Employability and Professional Development
MODULE CODE
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Module Aims
Aim 1
This module is designed to enable students to conduct critical self-analysis and reflection and develop a range of employability skills. It will provide opportunities for students to develop key employability skills that meet the changing skill requirements of knowledge-based organisations. It will develop students’ knowledge and self-awareness of specific graduate employment opportunities. It also aims to enhance subject specific and transferable skills that enhance graduate employment opportunities and to incorporate this skills development within personal development planning (PDP). It is also suitable for placement preparation.
Module Content
Students will be introduced to a range concepts and practices that will develop their employability skills. These will include practical skills as well as critical thinking, reflection, creativity, cognition and evaluation. This module will be very closely linked to PDP development and give students material to put towards this including CV writing, interview techniques and employability related topics. It will develop skills in research, communication, presentation, taking initiative and working in teams. It will also develop reflective learning and action planning. The module will also cover health and safety requirements for going out on placement.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
This module will utilise a range of learning strategies. These will include lecturer and student-managed workshops, self-directed study and directed reading time. The lecturer-managed sessions will involve formal teaching in workshops, guest speaker presentations and one-to-one PDP sessions. The module will make use of online lectures to support the workshops
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through one Coursework and one Practical assessment (Group Presentation).
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