Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity

Module Title: Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity
Module Code: FY026
Credit Value: 0
Academic Level: Foundation
Tutor: Assaad Dib
University: Buckingham New University in partnership with London School of Commerce & IT

Develop knowledge and applications through Bucks Graduate Attributes, essential for higher education and the world of work.
Encourage students to recognize the overlap between study skills and employability skills, and provide opportunities to develop them.
Prepare students for successful progression to Level 4 academic study, learning about preparing for 21st-century employment.
Enhance inquiry-based learning, problem solving, critical and creative thinking skills for academic and professional success.

Communication Skills: Communication for academic and professional contexts, including writing and presentation skills.
Learning and Research: Reading skills, reflection, learning styles, multiple intelligences, research skills, evaluating sources, citing sources.
Professional Development: Applying knowledge and transferring skills, lifelong learning in a knowledge economy, digital literacy, and technology skills.
Future-Focused Skills: Knowledge and understanding of the world of work in 2024 and beyond, creative thinking and problem-solving, numeracy, working with numbers, data interpretation, presentation, and manipulation.

Demonstrate effective communication skills applicable to academic and professional contexts.
Reflect on individual performance, behavior, and experience in education and/or employment.
Locate and evaluate resources for academic and employment-related purposes.
Think critically and creatively about graduate employment opportunities in the future.

Varied Approach: Lectures, tutorials, practical activities, and workshops.
Guided Self-Study: Students are expected to supplement guided self-study with independent learning and research.
Interactive Learning: Emphasizes interactive and engaging learning experiences to enhance understanding and skill development.
Tutor Advice and Feedback:
- Regular discussions to review student progress.
- Constructive feedback identifying strengths, weaknesses, and areas requiring further improvement.
- Supportive engagement to clarify expectations and direct students towards fulfilling their potential.
Formative Assessment: Used throughout the module to assess learning and guide students to relevant support.

Coursework 1 (CW1): Written assignment worth 40%, assessed on outcomes 1 and 2, with a 1000-word limit.
Coursework 2 (CW2): Portfolio worth 60%, assessed on outcomes 1, 3, and 4, with a 2000-word limit.

Texts and Books:
- Study Skills Handbook by Cottrell (2013)
- Personal Development and Employability by Cottrell (2015)
- Reinventing Society by Handy (2016)
Online Platforms:
- BBC Bitesize
- Bucks New University Career Resources
- Cite Them Right Online

Definition: Avoiding plagiarism, cheating, and owning your own work.
Plagiarism: Submitting work that is not entirely your own without acknowledging the author or properly referencing the original source.
Essay Mills and AI Content: Considered academic misconduct.
Consequences: Failure to meet standards can lead to penalties under Academic Offences Regulations.

On-Time Submission: Strive to submit work on time.
Extension: Allows submission up to 10 calendar days late without penalty.
Mitigation: Allows a further attempt without penalty if failing an assessment or non-submission.