Module Descriptors
INVESTIGATION REFLECTION AND EXPRESSION
CCIF30833
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Robert James
Email: R.J.Marsden@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 50
Independent Study Hours: 100
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
- CLASS PARTICIPATION weighted at 25%
- JOURNAL weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Texts
Cottrell, S. (2013). Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Cottrell, S. (2011). Critical Thinking Skills. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Hickman, R. (2005). Student Handbook for Art and Design. 3rd ed. Harlow: Pearson Publishing.
Moon, J. (2000). Reflection in Learning and Professional Development. London: Routledge
Cottrell, S. (2011). Critical Thinking Skills. Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Hickman, R. (2005). Student Handbook for Art and Design. 3rd ed. Harlow: Pearson Publishing.
Moon, J. (2000). Reflection in Learning and Professional Development. London: Routledge
Module Resources
Students will have access in all colleges to library and computer resources
Module Learning Strategies
Introduction to study skills
Information retrieval demonstrations & workshops
Writing skills and workshops
Presentation skills and workshops
Group tutorials and critiques with formative feedback
Individual tutorials
Information retrieval demonstrations & workshops
Writing skills and workshops
Presentation skills and workshops
Group tutorials and critiques with formative feedback
Individual tutorials
Module Indicative Content
In this module you will be able to explore a range of study skills in order to enhance your progression through the award and develop practical skills for the workplace. Research methods will form a core of the module, whilst integrating into other areas of study. Methods of communicating will be investigated and utilised, with consideration for appropriateness for the intended purpose. You will be encouraged to evaluate your own understanding of your work, and your responsibilities relating to your learning.
The Reflective Learning Journal will be a focus on the reflective evaluation of your study, serving as a tool for resolving difficulties and facilitating broadening awareness of your own and other people's viewpoints, as well as a record of progress. How to keep a Reflective Learning Journal and considering the relationship of theory to practice will be included in this module.
You will be expected to carry out substantial work in your own time, and may draw upon a wide range of sources for the assessment material, including from the workplace and personal experience.
The Reflective Learning Journal will be a focus on the reflective evaluation of your study, serving as a tool for resolving difficulties and facilitating broadening awareness of your own and other people's viewpoints, as well as a record of progress. How to keep a Reflective Learning Journal and considering the relationship of theory to practice will be included in this module.
You will be expected to carry out substantial work in your own time, and may draw upon a wide range of sources for the assessment material, including from the workplace and personal experience.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assessment 1: Portfolio of student's written work, comprising the following: A range of documents for different purposes, and a commentary describing suitability for purpose. Researched material from primary and secondary sources with a commentary evaluating their usefulness (50%) [Learning Outcome 1 and 3]
Assessment 2: Learning journal showing understanding of own progress (25%) [Learning Outcome 2 and 4]
Assessment 3: Participation in discussions and presentations (25%) [Learning Outcome 3]
Assessment 2: Learning journal showing understanding of own progress (25%) [Learning Outcome 2 and 4]
Assessment 3: Participation in discussions and presentations (25%) [Learning Outcome 3]