Module Descriptors
LIFELONG LEARNING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
XXXX56857
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Janet Turner
Email: J.E.Turner@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 18
Independent Study Hours: 132
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
You will attend 9 weekly sessions, followed by an assignment workshop.
A variety of learning and teaching methods will be used such as presentations by specialist practitioners, group discussions, case studies, role plays and task centred investigations.
In addition you will be required to engage in independent study in order to consolidate and build upon your learning from the taught sessions. This will take the form of undertaking follow-up tasks, work based investigations, and reading relevant literature.
A variety of learning and teaching methods will be used such as presentations by specialist practitioners, group discussions, case studies, role plays and task centred investigations.
In addition you will be required to engage in independent study in order to consolidate and build upon your learning from the taught sessions. This will take the form of undertaking follow-up tasks, work based investigations, and reading relevant literature.
Module Additional Assessment Details
This module will be assessed by:
A detailed 'SWOT' analysis with appendices (1800 words - 100%), based on reflective analysis of own learning journey throughout the programme, identifying own strengths and weaknesses, opportunities for further development, and threats which may hinder own development (learning outcome 1 ? partially; learning outcome 2). The appendices will comprise:
1. An example of an appropriate communication strategy to enhance own development (learning outcome 3).
2. A set of goals to facilitate own development in the context of the SWOT analysis (learning outcome 1 - partially).
A detailed 'SWOT' analysis with appendices (1800 words - 100%), based on reflective analysis of own learning journey throughout the programme, identifying own strengths and weaknesses, opportunities for further development, and threats which may hinder own development (learning outcome 1 ? partially; learning outcome 2). The appendices will comprise:
1. An example of an appropriate communication strategy to enhance own development (learning outcome 3).
2. A set of goals to facilitate own development in the context of the SWOT analysis (learning outcome 1 - partially).
Module Resources
Well-stocked University library for a range of relevant texts and journals
Internet access enabling exploration of relevant websites
Blackboard for access to learning resources and Discussion Boards
PebblePAD to reflect on individual implications of learning.
Internet access enabling exploration of relevant websites
Blackboard for access to learning resources and Discussion Boards
PebblePAD to reflect on individual implications of learning.
Module Texts
Recommended Reading:
Bolles, R. N. (2006) What colour is your Parachute? 2007. Ten Speed Press
Hawkins, P. (1999) The Art of Building Windmills: Career Tactics for the 21st Century. Graduate into Employment Unit
Scally, M. and Hopson, B. (1999) Build your own Rainbow 2nd edition. Management Books 2000 Ltd
Steps to Success (2006) Get Yourself Promoted: How to Move Up the Career Ladder. A & C Black Publishers Ltd.
Various relevant websites, in particular:
The Careers and Employability Service website at http://www.staffs.ac.uk/careers
Bolles, R. N. (2006) What colour is your Parachute? 2007. Ten Speed Press
Hawkins, P. (1999) The Art of Building Windmills: Career Tactics for the 21st Century. Graduate into Employment Unit
Scally, M. and Hopson, B. (1999) Build your own Rainbow 2nd edition. Management Books 2000 Ltd
Steps to Success (2006) Get Yourself Promoted: How to Move Up the Career Ladder. A & C Black Publishers Ltd.
Various relevant websites, in particular:
The Careers and Employability Service website at http://www.staffs.ac.uk/careers
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Typically participants will currently be working in an institution offering education to pupils or students.
Module Indicative Content
This module will give you an opportunity to reflect on your learning journey so far, and to identify goals and strategies for further development.
You will engage in individual and group activities reflecting on your personal, professional, career and academic development. Based on this analysis, you will explore the routes to progress within these contexts. To facilitate your progress, you will identify appropriate communication methods to enhance your career development, for example effective appraisee skills, strategies to enhance your role, application and interview skills. You will explore personal goal setting strategies to foster the implementation of own development plans.
You will engage in individual and group activities reflecting on your personal, professional, career and academic development. Based on this analysis, you will explore the routes to progress within these contexts. To facilitate your progress, you will identify appropriate communication methods to enhance your career development, for example effective appraisee skills, strategies to enhance your role, application and interview skills. You will explore personal goal setting strategies to foster the implementation of own development plans.