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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |