Module Descriptors
SKILLS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
XCPD30458
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 3
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 26
Independent Study Hours: 124
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Cottrell, S. (2003) The study skills handbook. 2nd Ed.,. Hampshire: Palgrave Study Guides.
Cottrell, S. (2005) Critical thinking skills: developing effective analysis and argument. Hampshire: Palgrave Study Guides
Creme, P. & Lea, M.R. (2003) Writing at university. Open University Press
McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2006) The smarter student skills and strategies for success at university. Harlow: Pearson Prentice Hall
Cottrell, S. (2005) Critical thinking skills: developing effective analysis and argument. Hampshire: Palgrave Study Guides
Creme, P. & Lea, M.R. (2003) Writing at university. Open University Press
McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2006) The smarter student skills and strategies for success at university. Harlow: Pearson Prentice Hall
Module Resources
Library
IT resources including Power point
Blackboard
Core texts
Study skills CD Rom
IT resources including Power point
Blackboard
Core texts
Study skills CD Rom
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (26)
15 hours lectures
8 hours group work
3 hours individual Student activities
Independent study hours: (124)
28 hours accessing world wide web
50 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparing assignment
6 hours groups activities in preparation for group tutorials
15 hours lectures
8 hours group work
3 hours individual Student activities
Independent study hours: (124)
28 hours accessing world wide web
50 hours reading and library study
40 hours preparing assignment
6 hours groups activities in preparation for group tutorials
Module Indicative Content
Using library services
The nature of evidence / research - becoming a critical thinker
Study skills: literacy skills, academic writing, referencing and citation.
Introduction to the concept of self assessment and its role in developing own learning for higher education
Becoming a reflective learner
Using information technology for identifying and retrieving good quality information and search strategies. The acquisition and dissemination of information using word processing, email, power point and presentation skills
Organising and managing time to maximise learning opportunities
The nature of evidence / research - becoming a critical thinker
Study skills: literacy skills, academic writing, referencing and citation.
Introduction to the concept of self assessment and its role in developing own learning for higher education
Becoming a reflective learner
Using information technology for identifying and retrieving good quality information and search strategies. The acquisition and dissemination of information using word processing, email, power point and presentation skills
Organising and managing time to maximise learning opportunities
Module Additional Assessment Details
A portfolio of work submitted at the end of the course. The portfolio will contain:
materials produced by the student about the course, their learning and study activities from the CD Rom
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Formative feedback will involve group tutorials centred on the development of a plan for their work.
Students will present to their fellow students (10 minutes) their reflection and action plan
materials produced by the student about the course, their learning and study activities from the CD Rom
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
Formative feedback will involve group tutorials centred on the development of a plan for their work.
Students will present to their fellow students (10 minutes) their reflection and action plan