Module Descriptors
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
MECH40300
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Barnes
Email: P.Barnes@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 15
Independent Study Hours: 135
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
Personal development study pack.
LRC including library, learning materials, computers, Internet and Intranet.
LRC including library, learning materials, computers, Internet and Intranet.
Module Learning Strategies
10 x 1.5 hour workshops
Self-tuition through study pack and access to tutor and work-based guidance. It is expected that in-house mentoring will facilitate the learning environment. Additionally you can expect to utilise web based learning, such as COSE, as part of your independent learning.
This module may be delivered full-time on a block delivery basis at West Cheshire College.
Self-tuition through study pack and access to tutor and work-based guidance. It is expected that in-house mentoring will facilitate the learning environment. Additionally you can expect to utilise web based learning, such as COSE, as part of your independent learning.
This module may be delivered full-time on a block delivery basis at West Cheshire College.
Module Indicative Content
The module covers:-
- Identifying personal learning style
- Self-assessment of personal and interpersonal skills
- Study skills
- Research skills and methodologies
- Objective setting and time management
- Communication skills, managing meetings, presentation skills, report writing
- Team working
- Identifying personal learning style
- Self-assessment of personal and interpersonal skills
- Study skills
- Research skills and methodologies
- Objective setting and time management
- Communication skills, managing meetings, presentation skills, report writing
- Team working
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Learning Portfolio containing evidence of skills developed and knowledge gained during the module. Clear evidence of development on all the learning outcomes will be required. 100%.
Module Texts
Boud, D., Keogh, R. (1995), Reflection: Turning Experience into Learning, Kogan Page.
Weinstein, K. (1995), Action Learning - a Journey in Discovery and Development, Harper Collins.
Belbin, Management Teams, Butterworth-Heinemann 1994
Hayes J (1995), The Manager as a Helper, Routledge
Weinstein, K. (1995), Action Learning - a Journey in Discovery and Development, Harper Collins.
Belbin, Management Teams, Butterworth-Heinemann 1994
Hayes J (1995), The Manager as a Helper, Routledge