Department of Education, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
ED10001 Exploring effective learning |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW 100% |
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Aims: To review the student's own learning in order to identify approaches to learning which are effective and to develop a better understanding of the learning process in the context of study in higher education.
Learning Outcomes: Students should understand better their own learning and be able to identify effective learning strategies in lectures, tutorials, seminars etc and assessment; they should be able to debate and discuss critically their own learning drawing on experience, reflection and research. Skills: Comprehensive and scholarly written communications (T/F/A) Effective oral/visual communication using digital media (T/F/A) Ability to select/summarise and synthesise written information from multiple sources (T/F/A) Ability to develop rigorous arguments through precise use of concepts and models (F/A) Ability to apply theory into practice (T/F/A) Ability to produce work to agreed specifications and deadlines (T/F/A) Ability to work independently, without close supervision or guidance (T/F/A) Ability to work effectively as part of group or team (T/F). Content: The nature of learning; what is learnt (skills, knowledge, values etc.); learning styles; learning in groups; autonomy in learning; communication as part of the learning process; metacognitive skills; study skills; elements of media literacy; presentation skills; time management; assessment and being assessed. This is the recommended unit for those wishing to do one education unit in the year, outside their degree programme. |