Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
XHFD40077
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 42
Independent Study Hours: 108
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
IT suites
Study Centre Staff, Librarians and personal tutors
PC, PowerPoint & projector, Word, e-mail / internet access, Blackboard
Library
Study Centre Staff, Librarians and personal tutors
PC, PowerPoint & projector, Word, e-mail / internet access, Blackboard
Library
Module Texts
Internet Detective
McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2006) The Smarter Student Skills and Strategies for Success at University. Harlow, Pearson Prentice Hall.
Moss, B. (2007) Communication Skills for Health and Social Care. London, Sage publications
Payne, E. & Whittaker, L. (2006) Developing Essential Study Skills. 2nd Edition Harlow, Financial Times Prentice Hall.
McMillan, K. & Weyers, J. (2006) The Smarter Student Skills and Strategies for Success at University. Harlow, Pearson Prentice Hall.
Moss, B. (2007) Communication Skills for Health and Social Care. London, Sage publications
Payne, E. & Whittaker, L. (2006) Developing Essential Study Skills. 2nd Edition Harlow, Financial Times Prentice Hall.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (42)
8 hours Lead lectures
11 hours supported workshops
23 hours group activities
Independent study: (108)
Self directed study using Blackboard and other web based resources, searching for and acquiring appropriate literature, reading and interpreting literature, assignment preparation, peer support
8 hours Lead lectures
11 hours supported workshops
23 hours group activities
Independent study: (108)
Self directed study using Blackboard and other web based resources, searching for and acquiring appropriate literature, reading and interpreting literature, assignment preparation, peer support
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to introduce you to the study, information and communication skills needed for study and paramedic practice. The module will focus on three areas of learning:
Study skills: This module element will include a review of required literacy skills, academic writing, referencing and citation. You will then be introduced to the concept of self assessment and its role in developing own learning for professional practice. Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) will be discussed as an initial tool for self assessment of learning and development needs. Action planning will be discussed, including the formulation of action plans.
Information Literacy: You will be introduced to the use of information technology for identifying and accessing sources of good quality information including the development of a robust search strategy for accessing, obtaining, and using appropriate literature and the use of appropriate information technology skills to support the acquisition and dissemination of information e.g. word processing, Powerpoint, e mail, Pebblepad e - portfolio
Communication skills: An introduction to the role and purpose of communication in effective paramedic practice, together with an overview of the repertoire of skills used. The importance of courtesy, politeness and acknowledgement of others through verbal, written and electronic forms will be discussed.
Study skills: This module element will include a review of required literacy skills, academic writing, referencing and citation. You will then be introduced to the concept of self assessment and its role in developing own learning for professional practice. Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) will be discussed as an initial tool for self assessment of learning and development needs. Action planning will be discussed, including the formulation of action plans.
Information Literacy: You will be introduced to the use of information technology for identifying and accessing sources of good quality information including the development of a robust search strategy for accessing, obtaining, and using appropriate literature and the use of appropriate information technology skills to support the acquisition and dissemination of information e.g. word processing, Powerpoint, e mail, Pebblepad e - portfolio
Communication skills: An introduction to the role and purpose of communication in effective paramedic practice, together with an overview of the repertoire of skills used. The importance of courtesy, politeness and acknowledgement of others through verbal, written and electronic forms will be discussed.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Essay addressing all LO's
This essay will be based on a SWOT analysis and action plan that students have completed which identifies a learning need relative to the development of own communication skills and the appropriate opportunities to develop such learning.
The essay will contain an explanation of the importance of developing this communication skill for paramedic practice and clearly link to the SWOT analysis and action plan.
Formative assessment - preparation of
i) a SWOT analysis of personal study skills at the beginning of the course
and
ii) an action plan for one of the study skills identified which provides appropriate opportunities to develop such learning
Students will have the opportunity to submit their writing to `Turnitin' to assess for plagiarism and to complete web based tutorials such as Internet Detective.
This essay will be based on a SWOT analysis and action plan that students have completed which identifies a learning need relative to the development of own communication skills and the appropriate opportunities to develop such learning.
The essay will contain an explanation of the importance of developing this communication skill for paramedic practice and clearly link to the SWOT analysis and action plan.
Formative assessment - preparation of
i) a SWOT analysis of personal study skills at the beginning of the course
and
ii) an action plan for one of the study skills identified which provides appropriate opportunities to develop such learning
Students will have the opportunity to submit their writing to `Turnitin' to assess for plagiarism and to complete web based tutorials such as Internet Detective.