Contextual Studies
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Module Aims
Aim 1
To familiarise students within the standards and principles of undergraduate study and professional practice
Aim 2
To introduce concepts and terminology related to their subject discipline.
Aim 3
To provide an opportunity for students to develop their theoretical knowledge, skills and understanding related to their subject discipline.
Module Content
Material covered includes:
- Good use of time management
- The assessment of work in higher education
- Introduction of key terminology for the subject discipline.
- Identification of key skills and tools associated with their subject discipline.
- Use of appropriate words and language.
- Good health and safety working practices.
- Introduce ethical and legal issues related to their subject discipline
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
Teaching and learning will take the form of lectures and seminars. Learning will be supported by the use of demonstrations, practical activities as well as web-based resources. Students will study different ‘themes’ in sequence
These sessions will be timetable in varied locations to reflect the resource requirements of the different ‘themes’. Students are required to attend all timetabled learning activities for this module.
Participation in seminars and workshops is important for both their learning experience and that of their classmates.
The assessment will test all the intended outcomes. There will be the opportunity to submit coursework throughout the year, with the final mark for the coursework being awarded at the end of the module.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through coursework.
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