Module Descriptors
DEVELOPING ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH SKILLS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
PPDE30416
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 3
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Jillian Salt
Email: Jillian.Salt@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 170
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College, UG Semester 1
- Occurrence E, CECOS College London, UG Semester 1
Sites
- CECOS College London
- City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
Assessment
- REFLECTIVE REPORT - 1000 WORDS weighted at 100%
Module Details
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This module meets the Care Certificate Standards: 1. Understanding you Role; 2. Your personal development.
This module is designed for learners that are new to higher education. You will be introduced to a range of learning strategies to help you learn independently such as searching for literature, developing action plans, academic writing and referencing and citation. In addition, skills such as the acquisition and dissemination of information using word processing, email, power point and presentation skills, as well as organising and managing time to maximise learning opportunities will also be provided. As part of the module the learners will be introduced to the nature of evidence / research and how to become critical thinkers.
By completing formative activities in the taught classroom sessions and directed online activity tasks, you will begin to identify your own strengths and weaknesses as a learner and build strategies that you will need to succeed in studying for the future. Tutor feedback will also be provided for each of these activities to support the final assessment preparation.
Respecting diversity, learners from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well supported in this module, students' learning will be addressed both in and out of class, and that the diversity that students bring to this class be viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. Learning materials and activities will be presented and delivered in such a manner that are respectful of diversity and learners’ individual identified needs.
This module is designed for learners that are new to higher education. You will be introduced to a range of learning strategies to help you learn independently such as searching for literature, developing action plans, academic writing and referencing and citation. In addition, skills such as the acquisition and dissemination of information using word processing, email, power point and presentation skills, as well as organising and managing time to maximise learning opportunities will also be provided. As part of the module the learners will be introduced to the nature of evidence / research and how to become critical thinkers.
By completing formative activities in the taught classroom sessions and directed online activity tasks, you will begin to identify your own strengths and weaknesses as a learner and build strategies that you will need to succeed in studying for the future. Tutor feedback will also be provided for each of these activities to support the final assessment preparation.
Respecting diversity, learners from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well supported in this module, students' learning will be addressed both in and out of class, and that the diversity that students bring to this class be viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. Learning materials and activities will be presented and delivered in such a manner that are respectful of diversity and learners’ individual identified needs.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
The assessment meets all the learning outcomes.
Reflective Report (1000 words). Reflect on academic and research skills, how these have developed throughout the module, student learning and challenges. Include an action plan for future academic and research skills improvement.
Formative assessments will take place throughout the module where learners will be applying the academic and research skills they have learned, get feedback by the tutor and then use this feedback along their own learning to prepare their reflective report and action plan.
Reflective Report (1000 words). Reflect on academic and research skills, how these have developed throughout the module, student learning and challenges. Include an action plan for future academic and research skills improvement.
Formative assessments will take place throughout the module where learners will be applying the academic and research skills they have learned, get feedback by the tutor and then use this feedback along their own learning to prepare their reflective report and action plan.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (35¿hours)¿¿
15 hours lectures
10 hours group work
5 hours individual Student activities
5 hours group/individual tutorials
Guided Independent Study: (170¿hours)¿¿
80 hours: Independent reading - You will be expected to read the recommended reading, utilise the learning materials which you will have full access to via the learning platform including the world wide web and the library.
40 hours preparing formative assessments
45 hours summative assessment preparation
15 hours lectures
10 hours group work
5 hours individual Student activities
5 hours group/individual tutorials
Guided Independent Study: (170¿hours)¿¿
80 hours: Independent reading - You will be expected to read the recommended reading, utilise the learning materials which you will have full access to via the learning platform including the world wide web and the library.
40 hours preparing formative assessments
45 hours summative assessment preparation
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate skills in accessing and using learning and research materials in order to inform own learning development.
Learning, Enquiry
2. Reflect upon and evaluate own skills in relation to all formative work done in class and plan changes for improvement
Problem Solving, Application, Reflection
RESOURCES
Library
World wide web
IT resources including Power point
Moodle
Core texts
Study skills CD Rom
World wide web
IT resources including Power point
Moodle
Core texts
Study skills CD Rom
TEXTS
Ghisoni, M. and Murphy, P. (2020). Study Skills: for nursing, health and social care. Lantern Publishing Ltd
Cottrell, S. (2019) The study skills handbook (5th Ed). London: Red Globe Press.
Cottrell, S. (2021) Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability (4th Ed), London: Palgrave
Tanguay, E. (2020) Reflective Writing for Nursing, Health and Social Work. London: Macmillan International
Aveyard, H. et al (2015) A Beginner’s Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care. Oxford: OUP
Hopkins, D. and Reid, T. (2018) The Academic Skills Handbook: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University. SAGE
Cottrell, S. (2019) The study skills handbook (5th Ed). London: Red Globe Press.
Cottrell, S. (2021) Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability (4th Ed), London: Palgrave
Tanguay, E. (2020) Reflective Writing for Nursing, Health and Social Work. London: Macmillan International
Aveyard, H. et al (2015) A Beginner’s Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care. Oxford: OUP
Hopkins, D. and Reid, T. (2018) The Academic Skills Handbook: Your Guide to Success in Writing, Thinking and Communicating at University. SAGE
WEB DESCRIPTOR
This module is designed for learners that are new to higher education. You will be introduced to a range of learning strategies to help you learn independently such as searching for literature, developing action plans, academic writing and referencing and citation. In addition, skills such as the acquisition and dissemination of information using word processing, email, power point and presentation skills, as well as organising and managing time to maximise learning opportunities will also be provided. As part of the module the learners will be introduced to the nature of evidence / research and how to become critical thinkers.