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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS00366: Introduction to HE study skills

Click here for further information Credits: 0
Click here for further information Level: Foundation (FHEQ level 3)
Click here for further information Period: Academic Year at Chichester College
Academic Year at City of Bath College
Academic Year at Greenwich Community College
Academic Year at Wiltshire College
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Supplementary assessment information not currently available (this will be added shortly)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
The aims of this unit are to ensure that students develop the study skills which will ensure success at higher education level study and the academic confidence to enable them to maximise learning opportunities.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the unit a student will be able to:
* Word process assignments incorporating use of at least one image;
* Prepare and deliver a PowerPoint presentation;
* Read and synthesise information from at least two extended documents;
* Write two types of document giving different information about complex subjects;
* Obtain information from relevant sources;
* Carry out multi-stage calculations;
* Interpret results, present findings and justify methods.

Skills:
Intellectual (taught and assessed) -
* Research skills
* Academic writing skills
* Expressing skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation
Professional (facilitated, taught and assessed) -
* Reflective Practice
Practical (facilitated and assessed) -
* Prioritising time and tasks
* Self organisation and management
Key Skills (facilitated - assessed through other units) -
* Communication
* Application of number
* Information and Communication Technology
* Working with Others
* Improving Own Learning and Performance
* Problem Solving.

Content:
This unit concentrates on:
* Creating an audit of personal study skills and needs
* Practising methods and techniques for effective study
* Accessing appropriate learning resources successfully
* Selecting and using appropriate resources for specific learning and assessment including note taking
* Strategies for effective time management and planning assignments
* Managing assessment tasks effectively, e.g. essay writing, using seminar papers, presentations
* Writing in approved academic style, avoiding plagiarism and referencing correctly
* Applying and integrating learning from the workplace
* Sharing and synthesizing learning with others
* Using IT effectively to research and present work
* Using constructive feedback and continuous reflection in order to improve performance and self confidence.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS00366 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-DFB10 : University of Bath International Foundation Year (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-SFB01 : University of Bath International Foundation Year (Full-time at Chichester College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-TFB01 : University of Bath International Foundation Year (Full-time at Greenwich Community College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-WFB15 : University of Bath International Foundation Year (Full-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1

NB. Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.