Module Descriptors
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
XXXX47014
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader:
Email:
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 15
Independent Study Hours: 135
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Boud D; Keogh R; Walker D (1995) Reflection: Turning Experience into Learning, Kogan Page
Weinstein K (1995), Action Learning - a Journey in Discovery and Development, Harper Collins
Belbin, Management Teams, Butterworth-Heinemann 1994
Hayes J (1995), The Manager as a Helper, Routledge.
Module Indicative Content
The module covers:

- Identifying personal learning style
- Self assessment of personal and interpersonal skills
- Study skills
- Research skills and methodologies
- Objective setting and time management
- Communication skills; managing meetings, presentation skills, report writing
- Team working
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Learning Portfolio containing evidence of skills developed and knowledge gained during the module. Clear evidence of development on all the earning outcomes will be required. 100%
Module Resources
Registered for access to COSE
Personal development student pack
LRC including library, learning materials, computers, Internet and Intranet
Module Learning Strategies
10 x 1.5 hour workshops
Self tuition through study pack and access to tutor and work-based guidance. It is expected that in-house mentoring will facilitate the learning environment. Additionally you can expect to utilise web based learning, such as COSE, as part of your independent learning.