Module Descriptors
PERSONAL SKILLS
ORGB40057
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Cooper
Email: J.Cooper@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- DEVELOPMENT PLAN weighted at 25%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 25%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the range of skills and techniques essential for planning and developing their own future learning and career strategy.
- Personal SWOT analysis
- 360 degree feedback
- Analysis of subjective & objective feedback
- Personal development planning
- SMART objectives
- Report and assignment writing
- Effective communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Personal SWOT analysis
- 360 degree feedback
- Analysis of subjective & objective feedback
- Personal development planning
- SMART objectives
- Report and assignment writing
- Effective communication skills
- Presentation skills
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 24 hours of class support and 126 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 their 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 their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.
Module Resources
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities.
Module website
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - www.cipd.co.uk
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - www.berr.gov.uk
ACAS - www.acas.org.uk (incorporates useful links to business and regulatory sites covering module content)
Module website
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - www.cipd.co.uk
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - www.berr.gov.uk
ACAS - www.acas.org.uk (incorporates useful links to business and regulatory sites covering module content)
Module Texts
Cottrell, S (2003) The Study Skills Handbook, Palgrave
Dransfileld R. et.al (2004), Business for Foundation Degrees and Higher Awards, Oxford: Heinemann
McMillan, K and Weyers, J (2006) 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 (2006) 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
Assessment for this Module comprises three elements:
i. Completion of a Personal Development Plan, culminating in the identification of 4 - 6 personal development objectives (Learning Outcomes 1 & 3). This element is weighted at 25%
ii. Element (i) to be augmented by an individual student presentation, of 10 minutes duration (Learning Outcome 2). This element is weighted at 25%
iii. An assignment report, of 750 words, examining both objective and subjective feedback from a range of sources (Learning Outcomes 1 & 3). This element is weighted at 50%
i. Completion of a Personal Development Plan, culminating in the identification of 4 - 6 personal development objectives (Learning Outcomes 1 & 3). This element is weighted at 25%
ii. Element (i) to be augmented by an individual student presentation, of 10 minutes duration (Learning Outcome 2). This element is weighted at 25%
iii. An assignment report, of 750 words, examining both objective and subjective feedback from a range of sources (Learning Outcomes 1 & 3). This element is weighted at 50%