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AR50314: Consolidating theory and practice

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Modular (no specific semester)
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Follow this link for further information on unit rules Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take AR50121 and take AR50122 and take AR50123 and take AR50124 and take AR50125 and take AR50126
Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
This unit aims to:
* reflect on translating theory into practice
* provide the opportunity for students to understand their own learning.

Learning Outcomes:
After taking this unit students should be able to:
* demonstrate the application of engaging theory with their own practice
* analyse their individual experiences and identify areas for improvement in their practice
* demonstrate professional competence through the recognition of personal strengths and successes as well as mistakes and weakness.

Skills:
Intellectual skills
* To appreciate the value of reflecting on practice - facilitated
Professional/Practical skills
* To prepare students to critique their own practice - facilitated and assessed
* To prepare students to critically engage theory with their own practice - facilitated and assessed
Transferable/key skills
* To organise and produce a reflective portfolio - facilitated and assessed
* To communicate ideas verbally and in writing - assessed.

Content:
This unit requires students to create a personal reflective portfolio. This shall consist of reflective exercises completed while undertaking units AR50121, AR50122, AR50123, AR50124, AR50125, and AR50126 as well as a written reflective commentary.
A briefing for this unit will be made during the Introductory Workshop at the outset of the programme. Students will receive a 2hr tutorial during the compilation of the portfolio. Assessment shall be by means of the reflective portfolio and a presentation during a programme residential. [special arrangements will be made from time-to-time for students to make their presentation by teleconferencing if they progress through the ICM programme at a quicker rate than the scheduled programme].
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

AR50314 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • TEAR-ADM04 : MSc International Construction Management (Distance Learning)
  • TEAR-ADM05 : MSc International Construction Management (Distance Learning)
  • TEAR-ZDM06 : MSc International Construction Management (Distance Learning)
  • TEAR-ZDM07 : MSc International Construction Management (Distance Learning)
  • TEAR-ZDM08 : MSc International Construction Management (Distance Learning)
  • TEAR-ZDM09 : MSc International Construction Management (Distance Learning)
  • TEAR-ZDM10 : MSc International Construction Management (Distance Learning)
  • TEAR-ADL02 : PG Dip International Construction Management (Distance Learning)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/14 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2014/15 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2013/14.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.