Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2011/12 |
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 Credits:
| 10 |
| Level:
| Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
| Period: |
Academic Year |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: This unit is designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills for learning necessary for success in their chosen programme. Additionally, the knowledge and skills should assist learners in their future careers as these skills are increasingly demanded by employers. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit students will have demonstrated: * The use of cognitive skills including evaluation, analysis and synthesis; * An ability to use the appropriate format and style to write essays and reports and make presentations; * An ability in the use of word processing, spread sheets, databases and PowerPoint, to collate and present information; * Use of internet search engines to research and retrieve information; * An ability to assess the reliability and validity of data; * An ability to use numerical skills, in particular in the gathering and use of data and information and in their statistical analysis; * An ability to apply basic management techniques to managing resources, particularly time management; * The ability to apply the acquired skills to differing contexts. Skills: Skills in: cognition, communication; application of number; information technology, and basic management skills. Content: The unit focuses on the relevant study skills required at HE level : * Communication * Application of Number * Information Technology * Basic Management Skills * Introduction to Research The programme of teaching in this unit will focus on support for group and individual learning programmes through the use of a variety of methods including: * Problem based exercises * Case studies * Information technology * Class exercises Teaching and learning strategies should use subject specific or work based examples where appropriate. Use of key skills on line. |
| Programme availability: |
ED10372 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Education
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