Module Code: |
H6BLR |
Long Title
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Building Learning Skills
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Title
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Building Learning Skills
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Coordinator: |
Laura Costelloe |
Module Author: |
ARLENE EGAN |
Departments: |
NCI Learning & Teaching
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Demonstrate an awareness of the strengths and limitations of different types of mindsets to learning and development |
LO2 |
Explain, apply and reflect on the value of setting personal learning goals |
LO3 |
Demonstrate an ability to think through the elements of reasoning |
LO4 |
Demonstrate how motivation, performance and feedback can be enhanced for self development and the development of different types of learners |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content |
Mindset
Understanding the types of mindsets,
the strengths and challenges of different types of mindsets in different learning contexts
understand our mindset and strategies for changing mindsets
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Goal setting
What is a learning goal,
how to recognise what we want,
how to set goals and plan for goal achievement
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Reasoning and the use of questions to enhance learning and development
What constitutes a question
Understanding reasoning, the elements of reasoning, distinguishing between inferences and assumptions, understanding implications, understanding the type and value of questions, questions as a means of investigating and reflecting, thinking within and across points of view
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Motivation, performance and feedback
What is motivation,
the strategies to manage motivation,
how do we identify performance opportunities as learners and how do we capitalise on these opportunities, the role and value of feedback in learning and development
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Self assessment
Core skills to identify and monitor in learning and teaching contexts, how to monitor performance of academic tasks, how to manage moving from one task to the next, understanding the concept of failure
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
Coursework |
Assessment Type: |
Continuous Assessment (0200) |
% of total: |
100 |
Assessment Date: |
Every Second Week |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4 |
Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description: Students will be required to complete 5 tasks across the semester which relate directly to the topics being covered in class; mindset, goal-setting, reasoning, motivation and feedback. The assessments will take the form of blog posts, reports, performance plans, evaluations and brief presentations. |
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No End of Module Assessment |
Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Lecture |
per week |
2 |
Once per semester |
0.17 |
Independent Learning |
No Description |
8.5 |
Once per semester |
0.71 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.17 |
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources |
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Brown, P.C., Roediger, H.L. & McDaniel, M.A.. (2014), Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, Harvard University Press, [ISBN: 9780674729018].
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Bingham, R. & Drew, S.. (2012), The Guide to Learning and Study Skills for Education and at Work, Gower Publishing Ltd, [ISBN: 978140945057].
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Paul, R & Elder, L.. (2013), Critical Thinking: Tools for Taking Charge of Your Learning and Your Life, 2. Pearson Education Inc, NJ, [ISBN: 9780133115284].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Journal of Learning Development in
Higher Education, [ISSN: 978080477].
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University of Cincinnati. Journal of Teaching Academic Survival
Skills, [ISSN: 1535-797X].
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DIT LTTC. Irish Journal of Academic Practice, [ISSN: 2009-7387],
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