Module Descriptors
SELF REVIEW AND LEARNING CONTRACT
ORGB40093
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: 15
Independent Study Hours: 135
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- SELF ASSESSMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A self review of prior learning experiences and career aspirations, including a log of previous study (with supporting evidence). The completion of a Learning Contract detailing the award to be studied, the choice of modules including provisional topics for the negotiated module. (1500 words, excluding the Learning Contract) (100%) (Learning Outcomes 1 - 4)
Module Texts
Moon, J. (1999) Learning Journals: A Handbook for Academics, Students and Professional Development RoutledgeFarmer
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). Of this there will be 15 hours of tutor support, and 135 hours of self-directed study. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon all of the following:
- Tutor-led sessions
- Group discussions
- One-to-one review of the student profile prior experience and personal development planning
The module will draw upon all of the following:
- Tutor-led sessions
- Group discussions
- One-to-one review of the student profile prior experience and personal development planning
Module Indicative Content
The module provides students with the opportunity to review their current academic and work experiences, to consider their personal aspirations and to plan a programme of study which reflects the outcome of the review process. This will include:
- The student's self evaluation of her/his personal development and the prior learning experience and the production of a Personal Development Plan.
- The extent of prior learning, which may form the basis of a claim for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APCL and APEL).
- The extent of completed study at Level 3 within a qualification framework (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in management, business administration or equivalent), which will be eligible for recognition in the Managing in the Workplace module.
- The choice of route through the award structures of their 'home' University.
- The choice and compatibility of modules outside their 'home' University.
- The potential subject areas for the negotiated Work Based Project module.
- The resources provided by the employer (time, access to facilities & mentoring)
Students will also be provided with an introduction to the University learning environment (e.g. library induction, accessing on-line resources)
- The student's self evaluation of her/his personal development and the prior learning experience and the production of a Personal Development Plan.
- The extent of prior learning, which may form the basis of a claim for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APCL and APEL).
- The extent of completed study at Level 3 within a qualification framework (e.g. NVQ Level 3 in management, business administration or equivalent), which will be eligible for recognition in the Managing in the Workplace module.
- The choice of route through the award structures of their 'home' University.
- The choice and compatibility of modules outside their 'home' University.
- The potential subject areas for the negotiated Work Based Project module.
- The resources provided by the employer (time, access to facilities & mentoring)
Students will also be provided with an introduction to the University learning environment (e.g. library induction, accessing on-line resources)
Module Resources
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities
The Module website
The Module website