TS1S001 - Academic Skills for Inclusive Practice 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 7

Associated Module Information

Module Code: TS1S001
Module Title: Academic Skills for Inclusive Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Therapeutic Studies
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Learning in Education
Module Leader: Heloise Godfrey-Talbot
Module Team: Becky Davies, Alexis Jones, Dan Bowers, Leigh Attwood, Kirsty Richards
First Intended Intake: SEP 2015 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 4
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100495 - counselling
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 7
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

To develop skills and understanding in the conventions of academic literacy.

To develop an understanding of the relevance of research as a foundation for evidence-based practice.

Content Summary

Planning written assignments.


Collation, organising and structuring of material for assignments.

Interpreting assignment questions and directing responses accordingly.

Conventions of the Harvard Referencing System.

Plagiarism techniques and use of TURNITIN.

How to structure an academic document fit for purpose. 

Using search engines effectively.

Presentation skills – delivering a topic digitally. 

Evaluating sources.

Evaluating evidence. 

Evidence based practice.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Independent Study 92
Directed Study 72
Directed Study (Online) 12
Practical Classes and Workshops 24
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To demonstrate the ability to apply methods of referencing and to utilise a variety of sources and search tools in accumulating a knowledge base for working inclusively.
LO2 To develop understanding of the language conventions of an academic writing style.
LO3 To demonstrate an understanding of research in relation to evidence-based creative arts practice.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 An academic essay exploring Year 1 module themes. 0 2000 70 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Annotated Bibliography 1 Essay - An academic essay exploring Creativity and its relationship to Wellbeing within the context of the course. (4 x 300 word citation)) 0 1200 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Essay 1
Annotated Bibliography 1

Reading List

Van Emden, J. and Becker, L. M. (2003), Effective Communication for Arts and Humanities Students, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Smale, B. and Fowlie, J. (2009) How to Succeed at University: An Essential guide to Academic Skills and Personal Development. London: Sage

Godwin, J. (2018), Studying with Dyslexia (2nd Edn), London: Palgrave.

Rose, J. (2012), The Mature Student’s Guide to Writing (3rd Edn), Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.

Crème, P. and Lea, M.R. (2008) Writing at University: A Guide for Students (3rd Edn). Berkshire: Open University Press

Cottrell, S. ( 2019) The Study Skills Handbook. Fifth Edition. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan

Cottrell, S. (2017) Critical Thinking Skills. Third Edition. Basingstoke, UK: Palgrave Macmillan