Learning and Personal Development
| Module title | Learning and Personal Development |
|---|---|
| Module code | ESS1901 |
| Academic year | 2023/4 |
| Credits | |
| Module staff | Dr Sarah Jackman (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 180 |
|---|
Module description
Developing your employability is a vital aspect of your time at university, as it prepares you for success in the wider world. This module allows you to begin working on your personal development from the time you begin university, maximising its effects. As well as working on your CV and finding opportunities for work experience, this module helps develop skills that will aid you in university life. Taking time to learn about essay writing, referencing and revision techniques will prove invaluable throughout your degree. You will also learn about the fantastic resources Exeter has to offer with regards to employability, volunteering and about opportunities available to you, such as the Exeter Award. Overall this module aims to help you begin the personal development necessary to succeed during and after your degree. There are no pre or co-requisites for this module and it is suitable for non-specialist students.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of this module is to encourage learning and personal development through reflective practice. The module will do this by engaging you in a series of teaching sessions designed to highlight and develop a number of key skills which are essential for effective student learning and future employability. The sessions will be delivered in a theoretical and practical format requiring you to engage yourself in the specific topics. The workshops will be delivered every 1 - 2 weeks, supported by a self-organised independent study. In order to inspire you, a series of presentations from current staff and students will be incorporated throughout the year.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Appreciate and apply the processes involved in team building, time management, referencing and plagiarism, note-taking, critical thinking, essay writing, reflective thinking and revision skills
- 2. Describe and use the tools to aid in identification and development of personal and employability skills (namely ePDP and The Exeter Award)
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Communicate professionally with other students, tutors and lecturers
- 4. Manage your own learning time in relation to reading, course attendance, self- organised periods of study and formative / summative assessments in your modules throughout your degree
Syllabus plan
Skills to make the most out of your lectures and resources including
- Time management,
- Note taking
- Library skills
- Revision skills
- Exam technique
- Referencing and plagiarism
- eXfactor
- Scientific studies being undertaken in Sport and Health Sciences
- How to create a CV
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 76 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 18 | Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 8 | SHS eXfactor (Team development event) |
| Guided Independent Study | 10 | Preparing for formative assessment |
| Guided Independent Study | 22 | Reading |
| Guided Independent Study | 44 | Using employability webpage and attending workshops/courses |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| ePDP reflective writing | The personal statement and action plan of e-PDP is to be written (approximately 1 A4 side of paper) | 1-4 | Peer marking and group reflection |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This module is a non-credit module so no summative assessment will take place. | 100 | |||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| None needed |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Cottrell, S. (2003). Skills for Success. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Cottrell, S. (2003). The Study Skills Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Ryall, E. (2010). Critical Thinking for Sports Students. Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
For 'Web based Resources' in ELE, students can now access skills e-resources under the Student Resources button on the front page (http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=1850). On the drop-down menu students should choose Undergraduate Skills where they will find resources on the following:
Understanding Plagiarism
Essay writing
Presentation skills
Time Management
Team working
Exams and Revision
Dissertations
Reading and Notemaking
Learn Higher website http://www.learnhigher.ac.uk/ - has a wealth of resources on skills and personal development.
| Credit value | |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 18/04/2012 |
| Last revision date | 19/09/2013 |
