Module Code: H6MYLAP
Long Title Managing your learning and academic practice
Title Managing your learning and academic practice
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Meera Oke
Module Author: Stephanie Roe
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 Apply a variety of learning skills and strategies that coincide with their learning strengths and learning preferences.
LO2 Identify a range of relevant learning technologies (including classroom technologies, internet based, mobile learning) and apply them effectively.
LO3 Communicate effectively in a variety of modes (i.e. oral and written).
LO4 Identify the processes of individual and group problem-solving strategies in their own lives.
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
Learning skills and strategies
• Introduction to learning and learning techniques • Learning at third level • Independent learning skills • Effective reading, writing, note-taking and summarising skills • Growth Mindsets verses fixed mindsets • Memory and critical thinking technique
Learning technologies
• Introduction to learning technologies • Varieties of learning technologies • Benefits of learning technologies • Adoption of technology to enhance practices
Personal development and self-management
• Managing own learning • Self-assessment of own skills and learning needs • Time management and getting the balance right. • Stress management • Communication (oral and written)
Group work and collaborative approaches to learning
• How to work in a group • Developing inter- and intrapersonal skills • Learning through peer interactions and peer assessment
Practical Problem Solving Skills
• Looking at different solutions to facilitate effective, flexible learning and problem solving in personal and • professional domains • How to become a more autonomous learner • Setting short-term learning targets
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Project % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Development of Learning Portfolio
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
Reassessment Description
Students must pass all components of assessment on the module; a component fail leads to a component repeat.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Lecture 36 Per Semester 3.00
Independent Learning Independent Learning 178 Per Semester 14.83
Workbased learning Workbased Learning 36 Per Semester 3.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Atherton, P. (2018), 50 Ways to Use Technology Enhanced Learning in the Classroom: Practical strategies for teaching, Sage, London.
  • Cottrell, Stella. (2013), The Study Skills Handbook, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke.
  • John Dewey. (2008), How We Think, Cosimo, Inc., p.236, [ISBN: 1605200999].
  • Carol S. Dweck. (2006), Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Random House Incorporated, p.276, [ISBN: 1400062756].
  • PWC (Price Waterhouse Coopers). (2014), Leveraging Technology in Education, PWC.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Carter, C., Bishop, J & Kravits, S. (2014), ), Keys to Effective Learning: study skills and habits for success, 6th ed. Pearson, London.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
This module does not have any other resources
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