Module Descriptors
LEVEL 5 SCHOLARSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
GDEV50049
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
10 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Headleand
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours:
Total Learning Hours: 100
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
  • Occurrence B, Digital Institute London, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
Sites
  • Digital Institute London
  • Stoke Campus
Assessment
  • WRITTEN REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Students will develop an understanding of:

Critical reflection

Professional development planning

Study plan creation, review, and reflection
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
Assessment Component 1 – (Learning Outcomes 1, 2 and 3)¿

A written report weighted at 100% consisting of:

A critical discussion around your previous year of study identifying key areas of strength and weakness.

A professional development plan.

A personal study plan based on replacement module of study.

A list of resources used to inform professional development plan
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Critically assess performance in prior study, areas of strengths and weaknesses

Reflection

2. Create a study plan to improve academic and technical skills within chosen area study.

Learning

3. Utilise professional development planning techniques to address areas for improvement.

Problem Solving
LEARNING STRATEGIES
1 x 15min meeting with academic mentor or course leader per week.

1 hour per week online workshop.

SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Module should only be used where a student is trailing 30 credits, this module should be used to combine with a replacement 20 credit module at the same level.