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LP10428: Introduction to HE study skills

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2013/4
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Education (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 1 at Wiltshire College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions 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.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP10428 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • UHED-WFF10 : FdA Early Years and Childhood Studies (Full-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1
  • UHED-WPF10 : FdA Early Years and Childhood Studies (Part-time at Wiltshire College) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2013/4 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.