EA1S008 - Academic Skills and Reflective Practice 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | EA1S008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Academic Skills and Reflective Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Victoria Macmillan, Claire Pescott | ||
| Module Team: | Melanie Smith, , | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | 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: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
• To provide an opportunity for students to understand the contribution study skills can make to academic progress.
• To produce written work which is well-organised; relevant, makes use of appropriate terminology and is academic in style.
• Reflective upon practice to develop learners’ ability to provide effective support using various strategies appropriate to individual settings.
Content Summary
• The role of study skills in academic development
• Literature searches using the institutional libraries and Internet information highways.
• Strategies for effective reading and note taking
• Effective strategies for planning, structuring and presenting assignments.
• Appraising research reports
• Organising and storing notes (including electronic storage) and using drafting and editing techniques.
• Referencing and plagiarism
• Accurate use of the conventions of the Harvard System ( NB University of South Wales guidelines)
• Understand the criteria in the assignment marking matrix
• Consider the theory and application of reflective practice
• Reflect upon planning and delivery within practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 34 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Work based learning | 12 |
| Independent Study | 96 |
| Directed Study | 44 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply knowledge of academic skills appropriately to a range of educational tasks at undergraduate level. |
| LO2 | Explore professional and personal practice to identify areas for development. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Reflective Practice: (3 Logs 1,000 words each) With reference to specific areas of education, learning and development, reflect upon the role of the practitioner in practice. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |