A 10min. Presentation outlining the principal issues of an article of your choice, related to counselling. weighted at 60%. (assessing LO's 1 and 2)
A 1000 word reflection. weighted at 40%. (assessing LO 3)

All elements must be passed to achieve the unit

Formative learning:
Students will be given feedback in group tutorials centred on the development of a plan for their work.

In this module you will be introduced to study skills necessary for study at HE level. These skills will include:
• Conducting a literature search to include accessing texts, journals, research publications and the internet
• Constructing a bibliography and referencing using the Harvard system
• Develop presentation skills
• Develop oral presentation skills
• Planning and presentation of written documentation including a range of reports, essays, reflective journals
• Develop appropriate critical thinking skills by examining issues from a range of professional, work based and theoretical perspectives
• Reflective writing

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (12 hours)
8 hours lectures
4 hours group tutorials

Guided Independent Study: (138 hours)
24 hours accessing world wide web
50 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparing assignment
18 hours Study Skills pack
6 hours groups activities in preparation for group tutorials

Library
IT resources including Power point
VLE
Core texts

Cottrell, S. (2013) The study skills handbook. 4th Ed. Hampshire: Palgrave Study Guide
van Emden, J. & Becker, L. (2010) Presentation Skills for Students. 2nd Ed. Hampshire: Palgrave.
McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2012) How to Cite, reference & Avoid Plagiarism at University. 1st Ed. Harlow: Pearson Prentice Hall