Module Descriptors
PERSONAL AND STUDY SKILLS
MKTG40180
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Linda Phillips
Email: L.A.Phillips@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities.
Module website
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - www.cipd.co.uk
Module website
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - www.cipd.co.uk
Module Texts
Cottrell, S (2008) The Study Skills Handbook, Palgrave
Dransfileld R. et.al (2004), Business for Foundation Degrees and Higher Awards, Oxford: Heinemann
McMillan, K and Weyers, J (2009) The Smarter Student, Pearson
Peder M. et.al., (2006), A Manager's Guide to Self Development 5th Edition, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill
Dransfileld R. et.al (2004), Business for Foundation Degrees and Higher Awards, Oxford: Heinemann
McMillan, K and Weyers, J (2009) The Smarter Student, Pearson
Peder M. et.al., (2006), A Manager's Guide to Self Development 5th Edition, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill
Module Additional Assessment Details
An assignment report (1,000 words), demonstrating the application of study skills drawing on a range of sources. (50%) (Learning Outcomes 1 & 3).
An individual student presentation of their Personal Development Plan. (15 mins, including questions), This should be supplemented by the submission of the PDP, and any visual aids. (50%) (Learning Outcome 1, 2 & 3)
An individual student presentation of their Personal Development Plan. (15 mins, including questions), This should be supplemented by the submission of the PDP, and any visual aids. (50%) (Learning Outcome 1, 2 & 3)
Module Indicative Content
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an introduction to the study and transferable skills necessary for the satisfactory completion of a higher education course and subsequent employment and career development.
In particular, the module will focus on communication and IT skills. personal development planning will be introduced through this module.
The significance of work based learning and its integration with theory will be examined. How to integrate work-based experiences to maximise experiential learning will be explored. The preparation of Reflective Journals, to monitor progress against personal development plans will also be examined.
Topics covered in the module will be drawn from: Introduction to IT including the use of Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Internet/Outlook etc); study skills, research skills and referencing; developing lines of argument and enquiry; written communication skills (e.g. essay, report writing); working in groups and group motivation and behaviour; managing time and the meeting process (agenda/minutes etc); oral communications (e.g. presentations, body language etc); assignment techniques.
In particular, the module will focus on communication and IT skills. personal development planning will be introduced through this module.
The significance of work based learning and its integration with theory will be examined. How to integrate work-based experiences to maximise experiential learning will be explored. The preparation of Reflective Journals, to monitor progress against personal development plans will also be examined.
Topics covered in the module will be drawn from: Introduction to IT including the use of Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Internet/Outlook etc); study skills, research skills and referencing; developing lines of argument and enquiry; written communication skills (e.g. essay, report writing); working in groups and group motivation and behaviour; managing time and the meeting process (agenda/minutes etc); oral communications (e.g. presentations, body language etc); assignment techniques.
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 36 hours of class support and 114 hours of independent and self directed study.
The class sessions will include formal lecture, student exercises, case study analysis, presentations and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate any work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.
The class sessions will include formal lecture, student exercises, case study analysis, presentations and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate any work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.