Work-based Learning Project
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Module Aims
Aim 1
To allow students to undertake specific work-based projects during the year. The module will allow a student to learn by relating theoretical knowledge to a practical work-based project and to reflect and learn from the experience. It will develop the student’s knowledge of work and employability skills.
Module Content
This will be individually agreed between the student and the module tutor but will include completion of the Graduate Attributes Passport in conjunction with the employer.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
Teaching Methods
Within the School of Management, we recognise the challenges faced by graduates in the current climate. We therefore aim to provide all of our undergraduates with a wealth of opportunities to enhance their future employability.
This module enables the development of graduate attributes and employability by our students.
The preparation included within this module will provide students with the skills to apply for, attain positions and thrive in the workplace, we have adopted and adapted the Career Edge model created by Dacre-Pool and Sewell (2007) focussing on the Key Skills (KS) of:
1. Written, oral and media communication skills (KS1)
2. Leadership, team working and networking skills (KS2)
3. Creative & critical thinking (KS3) 4. Information technology skills and digital literacy (KS4)
5. Problem solving and decision-making skills (KS5)
6. Research skills (KS6)
7. Intercultural and sustainability skills (KS7)
8. Career management / professional skills (KS8)
9. Learning to learn (managing personal and professional development, self- management/reflection) (KS9)
10. Numeracy (KS10)
11. Entrepreneurship (adoption to the model) (KS11)
This module will be student directed and researched to reflect the agreed module aims and objectives.
1. Before commencement of the project students will be required to:
a) Seek an interview with the Course or Module leader to indicate that they wish to undertake a Work Based project;
b) Agree an outline of their project covering the following:
i) the objectives of the project;
ii) the anticipated learning outcomes;
iii) the content, structure, scope, approach to study and time scales within the project;
iv) indicative reading as background;
2. The Course/Module Leader will sign the student onto the module, if the project is acceptable;
3. The Course/Module Leader will assign a tutor to supervise the project;
4. The student must seek regular meetings with the tutor assigned to ensure that progress is maintained;
5. The student must submit work by the deadlines set;
6. Work submitted will be marked as normal according to School procedures.
Assessment Methods
This module is assessed through a presentation (40%) and a report (60%).
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