Module Descriptors
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
XXXX58631
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Rune By
Email: R.T.By@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- DEVELOPMENT PLAN weighted at 20%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 80%
Module Details
Module Resources
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities.
Module website
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - www.cipd.co.uk
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - www.berr.gov.uk
ACAS - www.acas.org.uk (incorporates useful links to business and regulatory sites covering module content)
Module website
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - www.cipd.co.uk
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform - www.berr.gov.uk
ACAS - www.acas.org.uk (incorporates useful links to business and regulatory sites covering module content)
Module Texts
Dransfileld R. et.al (2004), Business for Foundation Degrees and Higher Awards, Oxford: Heinemann
Peder M. et.al., (2006), A Manager's Guide to Self Development 5th Edition, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill
Peder M. et.al., (2006), A Manager's Guide to Self Development 5th Edition, Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill
Module Additional Assessment Details
Reviewing the Personal Development Plan, culminating in the identification of revised personal development objectives (400 words) (20%). (Learning Outcome 1)
A work based assignment of 1,600 words (80%) (Learning Outcomes 2 - 4 )
The student will be expected to demonstrate understanding (and / or application) of the learning through the production of a report. This will involve the evaluation, interpretation and contextualisation of module content to a given work-based situation. Where appropriate, recommendations for immediate and future action should be identified.
A work based assignment of 1,600 words (80%) (Learning Outcomes 2 - 4 )
The student will be expected to demonstrate understanding (and / or application) of the learning through the production of a report. This will involve the evaluation, interpretation and contextualisation of module content to a given work-based situation. Where appropriate, recommendations for immediate and future action should be identified.
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to expand on the Personal Skills module and introduce students to the range of issues and skills necessary for understanding the impact of their actions on others, both within and outside the organisation.
- Personal styles (eg. Jungian Analysis)
- Time management (inc. effective delegation)
- Learning styles
- Stakeholders in organisations
- Management styles
- Stress management
- Organisational structures
- Organisational cultures
- Emotional intelligence
- Personal styles (eg. Jungian Analysis)
- Time management (inc. effective delegation)
- Learning styles
- Stakeholders in organisations
- Management styles
- Stress management
- Organisational structures
- Organisational cultures
- Emotional intelligence
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 24 hours of class support and 126 hours of independent and self directed study.
The class sessions will include formal lecture, student exercises, case study analysis and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.
The class sessions will include formal lecture, student exercises, case study analysis and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.