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MODULE HANDBOOK
Programme:
BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation.Midterm Assignment
Module:
Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility (FY027)
Academic Year
2022-2023
MODULE LEADER: Cadmel Misiani
EMAIL: [email protected]
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Table of Contents
1. Foreword ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
2. Module Specification……………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
3. Module Schedule ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6
4. Module Assessment ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
5. Cross-Referencing of Module Outcomes to Module Assessment …………………………… 8
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1. Foreword
Preparing for Success Self -Development and Responsibility (PSSDR)
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Preparing for Success Self -Development and Responsibility
(PSSDR) module and I wish you great success with your studies at London School of Science and Technology.
This module enables students to begin developing the Bucks Graduate Attributes associated with leadership,
self-development, social and ethical awareness and responsibility, which are essential for success in higher
education and in the world of work. In addition, preparing for Success Self -Development and Responsibility
(PSSDR) will give students an understanding and knowledge of wide range of concepts and techniques that will
support student’s ethical and social awareness and employability needs and skills in both locally and
internationally.
The module aims to prepare students for successful progression from Foundation Level to Level 4 academic
study and beyond, while enabling them to learn about and prepare themselves for employment in the twentyfirst century through inquiry based learning, problem solving and critical and creative thinking.
The module delivery is centered on weekly timetable of three (3) hours lecture and three (3) hours of tutorial, which
will be provided by lecturers. This means that in every week, there will be three (3) hour lecture for the module
with every campus having their own lecturers to deliver the module and there will be another three (3) hour tutorial
session.
Students will be given all the necessary resource and support in order to carry out the required tasks in relation
to their semester’s assignment. This is because students will find out that all lecturers are approachable, friendly,
and professional and have all the necessary experience to support your learning in order to achieve greatsuccess.
The teaching and assessment of the module is strongly based on the learning outcome of the module therefore,
lecturers and students should be familiar with all the learning outcome of Preparing for Success Self -Development
and Responsibility (PSSDR). Two coursework will be used to assess the module and students will achieve the
learning outcome of the module by successfully completing the two coursework.
It is important to stress that successful completion of the module involves a critical review of what it means to be
a learner as you seek to continue your own academic and professional development and responsibilities.
Once again all the best for the Preparing for Success Self -Development and Responsibility (PSSDR) module.
Name: Cadmel Misiani
E-mail: [email protected]
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2. Module Specification
| ABOUT THE PSSDR MODULE | |
| Module Code: | FY027 |
| Module Level: | Level 3 (Foundation). |
| Credit Rating: | 0 (Zero) credits |
| Teaching Weeks: | 15 weeks |
| Teaching Hours: | 45 hours |
| Module Aim: | The module is designed to prepare students for successful progression to Level 4 of academic study while enabling them to learn about and prepare them for employment in the twenty-first century. The module also prepares students for inquiry-based learning, problem solving and critical and creative thinking. |
| Module Learning Outcomes: | |
| LO1 | Demonstrate effective communication skills, applicable to academic and professional contexts. |
| LO2 | Work effectively with others in the delivery of a group project. |
| LO3 | Identify own academic and professional development needs and create an Action Plan. |
| LO4 | Demonstrate an awareness of the global context of higher education and employment. |
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Summative Assessment Regime
| Assessment Task | Key Date |
| PR1 – Group Work 15 Minutes Presentation Weighting 40% |
28/04/2023 by 2PM. |
| Coursework 1 (CW1): Portfolio 2000 Words Minimum Weighting 60% |
09/06/2023 by 2PM. |
| Core Reference Text Material: | |
| Skills for success: personal development and employability. 3rd edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Handy, C. (2016). |
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| Additional reading: | |
| 1 | BBC (2018) Bitesize: GCSE math’s. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/education/subjects/z38pycw. |
| 2 | Bucks New University (2017) Your career. Available at: http://bucks.ac.uk/learningandteaching/careers_and_employability/ |
| 3 | The Study skills handbook. 4th edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. Cottrell, S. (2015). |
| 4 | The second curve: thoughts on reinventing society. London: Random House Books Learning Development Unit (LDU) Organisation on Blackboard www.bucks.ac.uk/blackboard Macmillan International (2018). |
| 5 | Cite then right online. Available at: https://www.citethemrightonline.com |
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| 6 | The Open University (2018) Skills for OU study. Available at: http://www2.open.ac.uk/students/skillsforstudy/ (Accessed 26/02/18). Palgrave Macmillan (2018). |
| 7 | Pocket study skills series, available at https://www.macmillanihe.com/series/pocket-study-skills/14549/. |
| 8 | Skills4Study Campus (2017) Interactive e learning for students. Available at: http://www.skills4studycampus.com/palgrave/ . |
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3. Module Schedule:
| FY027 – PREPARING FOR SUCCESS: SELF DEVELOPMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY | |||
| Academic Week |
Week Commencing |
Module Activity |
Teaching Details |
| 1 | 20/02/2023 | Classes | Introduction to the PSSDR Module – including: overview of the module, Learning Outcomes, summary of contents, Task requirements, etc. |
| 2 | 27/02/2023 | Classes | Time and Task Management Skills |
| 3 | 06/03/2023 | Classes | Communication for academic and professional contexts –such as writing skills, presentation skills, etc. |
| 4 | 13/03/2023 | Classes | Team work and Group work |
| 5 | 20/03/2023 | Classes | Self-efficacy and Taking responsibility for personal and professional development |
| 6 | 27/03/2023 | Classes | Interpersonal and Negotiating Skills. |
| 03/04/2023 | Easter Break | ||
| 10/04/2023 | Easter Break | ||
| 7 | 17/04/2023 | Classes | Presentation Skills and Formative feedback for PR1 |
| 8 | 24/04/2023 | Classes | PR1 Deadline Date: 28/04/2023 – by 2PM |
| 9 | 01/05/2023 | Classes | Effective presentation of oneself – including CV writing, interviews, and using social media). |
| 10 | 08/05/2023 | Classes | Global citizenship. |
| 11 | 15/05/2023 | Classes | Academic and Professional Integrity. |
| 12 | 22/05/2023 | Classes | Numeracy and Reading Skills – including working with numbers, percentages, fractions, conversions, Mental mathematics, etc. |
| 13 | 29/05/2023 | Classes | Reflection and Reflective Learning. |
| 14 | 05/06/2023 | Classes | CW1Deadline Date: 09/06/2023 – by 2PM |
| 15 | 12/06/2023 | Classes | Making effective use of feedback. |
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4. Module Assessment
| ASSESSMENT 1: (PR1) | |
| Assessment Number | One (1) |
| Assessment Weighting | 40% |
| Due Date | 28/04/2023 – by 2PM |
| Assessment Method | Group presentation |
| Duration (Time Limit) | 15 minutes |
| ASSESSMENT 2: (CW1) | |
| Assessment Number | Two (2) |
| Assessment Weighting | 60% |
| Due Date | 09/06/2023 – by 2PM |
| Assessment Method | Individually written Assignment |
| Word Limit | 2000(two thousand) words (Minimum) |
Coursework Deadlines:
PR1 (40%) Submission- 28/04/2023
CW1 (60%) Submission- 09/06/2023
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Cross-Referencing of Module Outcomes to Module Assessment
PLEASE NOTE: The specific assignment details and the tasks can be found on LSST
Connect site.
| Cross-Referencing of Module Outcomes to Module Assessment | ||
| LEARNING OUTCOME | PR1 | COURSEWORK 1 |
| Demonstrate effective communication skills, applicable to academic and professional contexts. |
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| Work effectively with others in the delivery of a group project. |
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| Identify own academic and professional development needs and create an Action Plan. |
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| Demonstrate an awareness of the global context of Higher Education and employment. |
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