Module Descriptors
LEARNING SKILLS IN CONSTRUCTION
XXEM40092
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- GROUP ORAL PRESENTATION weighted at 20%
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 80%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Award and course philosophy - teaching and learning strategies
Award and course disciplines - Award and course handbooks
Personal learning styles identified
Computer skills
Conducting library research
Writing effective reports
Preparing a personal development plan
Maintaining a personal development record.
Award and course disciplines - Award and course handbooks
Personal learning styles identified
Computer skills
Conducting library research
Writing effective reports
Preparing a personal development plan
Maintaining a personal development record.
Module Texts
Cameron, S (1999) The Business Student?s Handbook. Developing Transferable Skills FT Prentice Hall ISBN 0273630830
Megginson, D & Whitaker, V (2003) Continuing Professional Development CIPD Publishing, The Cromwell Press ISBN 08529900
Murdoch, A & Scutt, C.N (2003) Personal Effectiveness Butterworth-Heinemann ISBN 0750656220
Megginson, D & Whitaker, V (2003) Continuing Professional Development CIPD Publishing, The Cromwell Press ISBN 08529900
Murdoch, A & Scutt, C.N (2003) Personal Effectiveness Butterworth-Heinemann ISBN 0750656220
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 20 minute group ORAL presentation weighted at 20% (Learning Outcome 1).
A Portfolio (1,500 words) weighted at 80% assessing Learning Outcomes 2 - 4
The Portfolio should demonstrate achievement of the module's Learning Outcomes and link closely to your personal development plan and personal development record, including reflective statements and a research element.
A Portfolio (1,500 words) weighted at 80% assessing Learning Outcomes 2 - 4
The Portfolio should demonstrate achievement of the module's Learning Outcomes and link closely to your personal development plan and personal development record, including reflective statements and a research element.
Module Learning Strategies
12 x 2 hours sessions incorporating lectures, workshops (including individual and group work, practical presentation) tutorials.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 36 hours in preparation for the workshops. Self tuition through a Study Pack is expected to take approximately 24 hours and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment and you could expect to spend about 24 hours on work-based learning. Additionally you can expect to utilise some web-based enquiry as part of your independent learning.
Independent study and guided learning will support each session. You can expect to spend around 36 hours in preparation for the workshops. Self tuition through a Study Pack is expected to take approximately 24 hours and access to tutor and work-based guidance will take place. It is expected that in-house support will facilitate the learning environment and you could expect to spend about 24 hours on work-based learning. Additionally you can expect to utilise some web-based enquiry as part of your independent learning.
Module Resources
On-line material; Blackboard
Library service; Athens; on-line books, periodicals and journals
Staffordshire University IT Services Data Sheets - on University website
Library service; Athens; on-line books, periodicals and journals
Staffordshire University IT Services Data Sheets - on University website