Module Code: H6BLR
Long Title Building Learning Skills
Title Building Learning Skills
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Laura Costelloe
Module Author: ARLENE EGAN
Departments: NCI Learning & Teaching
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# 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).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

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
Goal setting
What is a learning goal, how to recognise what we want, how to set goals and plan for goal achievement
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
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
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
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full 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.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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
  • Brown, P.C., Roediger, H.L. & McDaniel, M.A.. (2014), Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, Harvard University Press, [ISBN: 9780674729018].
  • Bingham, R. & Drew, S.. (2012), The Guide to Learning and Study Skills for Education and at Work, Gower Publishing Ltd, [ISBN: 978140945057].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • 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
  • Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, [ISSN: 978080477].
  • University of Cincinnati. Journal of Teaching Academic Survival Skills, [ISSN: 1535-797X].
  • DIT LTTC. Irish Journal of Academic Practice, [ISSN: 2009-7387],
    http://arrow.dit.ie/ijap/
This module does not have any other resources
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