AE4018 - Succeeding in HE: Criticality in Reading, Writing and Argument (2022/23)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2022/23 | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Succeeding in HE: Criticality in Reading, Writing and Argument | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Certificate (04) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 30 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Social Sciences and Professions | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 300 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2022/23(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
This module aims to enable students to:
- Experience, and develop confidence with, a range of academic skills
- Recognise areas for development relating to their own learning
- Understand key concepts relating to education research
- Explore the use of research relating to education
- Engage with a range of academic literature
Syllabus
Some of the key areas include:
- An introduction to study at Higher Education
- A range of academic skills
- Strategies for engagement with critical reading
- Academic/personal development planning
- An introduction to education research
- Literature searches
Balance of independent study and scheduled teaching activity
Theoretical input will be through seminars/workshops and online materials and exercises. Students will also benefit from a blended learning approach through the use of weblearn for supplementary materials, links to ebooks, online discussions and exercises such as reflective tasks.
Reflection and discussion are key to teaching for students and will be in the context of tutor-led sessions and exercises incorporated into web based materials. Teaching and learning strategies and methods also focus on workplace skills and professionalism.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a range of academic skills
2. Recognise areas for development relating to their own learning
3. Understanding of key concepts relating to education research
4. Explain the use of research relating to education
5. Engagement with a range of academic literature
Assessment strategy
Students will demonstrate that they have met the learning outcomes through the submission of:
1. A presentation
2. A portfolio of tasks which are assigned throughout the module
[2500 – 3000 words]
Students will be provided with detailed guidance of format, length, and requirements.
Bibliography
Core reading:
BECKER, L., (2009) The Mature Student’s Handbook Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan
BURNS, T., & SINFIELD, S. (2016). Essential study skills: the complete guide to success at university. London [etc.], SAGE Publication.
DREW, S. (2017). Guide to Learning and Study Skills. Taylor and Francis. http://lib.myilibrary.com?id=997073.
DAWSON, C. (2004) Learning How to Study Again: A Practical Guide to Study Skills for Mature Students Returning to Education or Distance Learning, Oxford: How to Books
JUDGE, B., JONES, P., & MCCREERY, E. (2009). Critical thinking skills for education students. Exeter, Devon, Learning Matters.
MCMILLAN, K., Weyers, J. (2010) How to Write Essays and Assignments, Harlow: Pearson
MCMILLAN, K. A. (2013). How to improve your critical thinking & reflective skills [electronic. Harlow, Prentice Hall/Pearson Education.
MUSGRAVE, J., SAVIN-BADEN, M., & STOBBS, N. (2017). Studying for Your Early Years Degree Skills and knowledge for becoming an effective early years practitioner. Northwich, Critical Publishing. http://public.eblib.com/choice/PublicFullRecord.aspx?p=4812804.
SMALE, B., & FOWLIE, J. (2015). How to succeed at university: an essential guide to academic skills, personal development and employability. London, SAGE Publications Ltd.
WYSE, D. (2012). The good writing guide for education students. London, SAGE.
Additional reading:
BARTLETT, S., & BURTON, D. (2016). Introduction to education studies. London: Sage