Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity PDF Foundation Year L0, Buckingham New University

Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity This module will help you develop important skills for your studies and future career. You will learn how your study skills can also be useful in the workplace. This will prepare you for advanced studies and the modern job market through engaging activ...

Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity This module will help you develop important skills for your studies and future career. You will learn how your study skills can also be useful in the workplace. This will prepare you for advanced studies and the modern job market through engaging activities. Tutor: Assaad Dib University: Buckingham New University in partnership with London School of Commerce & IT Academic Year: 2024-25 Level: Foundation Year L0 Today's Session Overview 1 Knowing each other's Meet your lecturer and fellow students 2 Module Overview Get an understanding of the FY026 course structure and content 3 System Thinking & Mind Mapping Exploring the meaning and requirements of critical thinking and understanding how to develop a mind map as a result of the thinking process. Let's get to know each other! Name Meaning Share Your Story Take a few minutes to research the meaning behind your first Once you've learned about your name, share it with the rest of and last names. A quick Google search can help! the class. Let's get to know each other! Name Meaning Share Your Story Take a few minutes to research the meaning behind your first Once you've learned about your name, share it with the rest of and last names. A quick Google search can help! the class. Learning Outcomes for Today's Session 1 Gain a comprehensive understanding of the module's key topics. 2 Develop valuable skills relevant to your studies and future career. 3 Understand the module's aims, delivery methods, and intended learning outcomes. 4 Obtain a clear roadmap of your learning progression throughout the course. Module Overview Module Title Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity Module Code FY026 Credit Value 0 Academic Level Foundation Module Aims Knowledge and its Applications Study Skills and Employability Skills To begin developing knowledge and its To encourage students to recognise the overlap applications through the Bucks Graduate between study skills and employability skills and Attributes, essential for higher education and provide opportunities to reflect on and develop the world of work. these abilities. Module Aims Progression to Level 4 Inquiry-based Learning, Problem-solving, To prepare students for successful progression and Critical/Creative Thinking to Level 4 academic study while learning To enhance inquiry-based learning, problem- about and preparing for 21st century solving, and critical/creative thinking skills for employment. academic and professional success. Indicative Content / Syllabus 1 Communication Skills Communication for academic and professional contexts - e.g. writing skills, presentation skills 2 Learning and Research Reading skills, Reflection, Learning styles, multiple intelligences, Research skills, Evaluating sources, Citing sources 3 Professional Development Applying knowledge and transferring skills, Lifelong learning in a knowledge economy, Digital literacy and technology skills 4 Future-Focused Skills Knowledge and understanding of the world or work in 2024 and beyond, Creative thinking and problem solving, Numeracy - working with numbers, data interpretation, presentation, manipulation Module's Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1 Demonstrate effective communication skills, applicable to academic and professional contexts. 2 Reflect on their individual performance, behaviour and experience in education and/or employment 3 Locate and evaluate resources for academic and employment-related purposes 4 Think critically and creatively about graduate employment opportunities in the future Learning Outcome Types The University recognises the following types of Learning Outcome which are linked to its Graduate Attributes: (K) Knowledge and its application; (C) Creativity; (S) Social and ethical awareness and responsibility; and (L) Leadership and self-development. Knowledge (K) Creativity (C) Application of knowledge Creative thinking and innovation Social Awareness (S) Leadership (L) Ethical and social responsibility Self-development and leadership skills Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities Lectures 1 28 hours (14 x 2-hour lectures) 2 Seminars 28 hours (14 x 2-hour seminars) Tutorials 3 6 hours (per individual student) 4 Practical classes and workshops 28 hours (14 x 2-hour workshops and/or practical activities) Learning & Teaching Strategy: Overview Varied Approach You will experience a varied approach to learning in this module, with lectures, tutorials, practical activities, and workshops. Guided Self-study You will be given guided self-study and will be required to supplement this with independent learning and research. Interactive Learning The teaching strategy emphasises interactive and engaging learning experiences to enhance your understanding and skill development. Tutor Advice and Feedback Regular Discussions Constructive Feedback Supportive Engagement Your tutors will offer you Your relative strengths and This supportive engagement frequent opportunities to weaknesses will be examined, helps to clarify what "good discuss your progress, including and areas requiring reflection performance" is, and also reviews of your work. and further improvement will be encourages, motivates and identified. directs you towards achieving your full potential. Formative Assessment It is critical for you that formative assessments (linked to the summative assessment) are used throughout the module to ensure there are opportunities to assess your learning and therefore guide you to relevant support should it be deemed necessary.  Independent Study and Total Hours 210 Guided Independent Study 300 Total Hours for Module 10 Credit Equivalence 1 credit is equivalent to 10 notional learning hours (i.e. 15 credits = 150 learning hours) Assessment Methods ID Activity Type Weighting % Size of Outcomes assessment Assessed CW1 Coursework: 40 1000 words 1, 2 Written Assignment CW2 Coursework: 60 2000 words 1, 3, 4 Portfolio Key Resources: Texts and Books 1 Study Skills Handbook Cottrell, S. (2013) The Study skills handbook. 4th edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. 2 Personal Development and Employability Cottrell, S. (2015) Skills for success: personal development and employability. 3rd edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. 3 Reinventing Society Handy, C. (2016) The second curve: thoughts on reinventing society. London: Random House Books Key Resources: Online Platforms BBC Bitesize Bucks New University Cite Them Right Online Career Resources BBC (2018) Bitesize: GCSE Macmillan International maths. Available at: Bucks New University (2017) (2018) Cite then right online. https://www.bbc.com/education Your career. Available at: Available at: /subjects/z38pycw (Accessed, http://bucks.ac.uk/learningandt https://www.citethemrightonline 12/03/18). eaching/careers_and_employab.com (Accessed 26/02/18). ility/ (Accessed 26/09/17). Additional Learning Resources 1 Learning Development Unit (LDU) Organisation on Blackboard www.bucks.ac.uk/blackboard 2 Open University Skills The Open University (2018) Skills for OU study. Available at: http://www2.open.ac.uk/students/skillsforstudy/ (Accessed 26/02/18). 3 Palgrave Study Skills Palgrave Macmillan (2018) Pocket study skills series. Avialable at https://www.macmillanihe.com/series/pocket- study-skills/14549/ (Accessed 10/03/18). 4 Skills4Study Campus Skills4Study Campus (2017) Interactive e-learning for students. Available at: http://www.skills4studycampus.com/palgrave/ (Accessed 26/02/18). Module Structure and Delivery Attendance-based Duration Primary Regime of Delivery: Attendance Typical Duration (Weeks): 15 Academic Integrity Definition Academic Integrity means avoiding plagiarism and cheating and owning your own work. Plagiarism Submitting work which is not completely your own without acknowledging the author or properly referencing the original source. Essay Mills and AI Content The use of essay mills and AI content is also considered academic misconduct. Consequences Failure to meet these standards of behaviour and practice is academic misconduct, which can result in penalties being applied under the Academic Offences Regulations. Meeting Deadlines 1 On-Time Submission Always try your best to submit your work on time. 2 Extension Allows you to submit coursework up to 10 calendar days late without penalty. 3 Mitigation Allows you a further attempt without penalty if you fail an assessment or do not submit. Getting Support Academic Support Personal Tutors Module Leaders Subject Libraries Programme Leaders Student Support Counselling services Welfare officers Mental health support Additional Resources BNU & LSCI Advice Service Online support resources Student Hub