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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS10293: Introduction to HE study skills

Click here for further information Credits: 5
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 1 at Bridgwater College
Semester 1 at Chichester College
Semester 1 at Swindon College
Semester 1 at Wiltshire College
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 100%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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:
On completion of the unit the student should be able to:
* Create an audit of personal study skills and needs;
* Practise methods and techniques for effective study;
* Develop reflective practice skills and the integration of workplace learning;
* Demonstrate effective study skills through achieving the summative assignment.

Skills:
Intellectual:
* Research skills
* Academic writing skills
* Expressing skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation
Professional:
* Reflective Practice
Practical:
* Prioritising time and tasks
* Self organisation and management
Key:
* Communication
* Information and Communication Technology
* Working with Others
* Improving Own Learning and Performance
* Problem Solving.

Content:

* 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, eg. 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:

AS10293 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-HFF04 : FdSc Engineering Systems (Full-time at Swindon College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-HPF04 : FdSc Engineering Systems (Part-time at Swindon College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-RFF01 : FdSc Engineering Systems (Full-time at Bridgwater College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-RPF01 : FdSc Engineering Systems (Part-time at Bridgwater College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-SFF03 : FdSc Engineering Systems (Full-time at Chichester College) - Year 1
  • UDAS-WFF05 : FdSc Motorsport Engineering (Full-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1

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