Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation Name of Course/Module: Personal Development and Study Methods Course Code: BM006-3-0-PDSM Name(s) of academic staff: Vinothini Vasodavan, Neda Jebellie Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme: Refer to Programme Specification Semester and Year offered: Refer to Programme Specification Total Student Learning Face to Face Total Guided and Independent Learning Time (SLT) L = Lecture L T P O T = Tutorial 24 12 120hours P = Practical O= Others Credit Value:3 credit hours Prerequisite (if any): Objectives The aims of this module are to : • Enable students to be self-aware of personality traits and identify strength as learner • Help students to prepare for tertiary studies • Enable students to take effective notes as well as to encourage them to think about what they learn (reflection) 10 Learning outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to: Describe the factors which motivate students’ behaviour (MQF1, 3) Recognise traits of intrapersonal and interpersonal skills (MQF 1, 3, 5) Explore the elements of personal development, for tertiary study (MQF 2, 3, 4, 5, 7) Apply study skills for academic purpose and effective learning, in particular, application of writing skills & Harvard referencing (MQF 2, 7) MQF Learning Outcome Area MQF1 - Knowledge MQF2 - Practical skills MQF3 - Social skills & responsibilities MQF4 - Values, attitudes, professionalism and ethics MQF5 - Communications, leadership and team skills MQF6 - Problem solving & scientific skills MQF7 - Information management and lifelong learning skills MQF8 - Managerial & entrepreneurial skills 11 12 13 14 Transferable Skills/ Employability Skills introduced (I), developed (D) and/or assessed (A): Critical Thinking (I) (D); Social Skills (I), (D); Professionalism & Ethics (I), (D); Communications, leadership & team skills (I) (D)(A); Research, Information management & academic writing (I) (D) (A); Self-awareness (I), (D); Reflection and Thinking (I), (D); Independent work (I), (D) Teaching-learning and assessment strategy: In Course Assessment – 50% Final Exam – 50% Synopsis: This course is aimed at giving students the essential skills and techniques needed to survive and thrive as individuals in a collective of students at tertiary level Students will not only be exposed to theories and best practices, but also be guided around practical approaches and application of the skills and techniques learnt In this way, students not only get to know how to be better student, but also how to be a better lifelong learner Mode of Delivery: Lecture and Tutorial BM006-4-0-PDSM Page of Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation 15 16 Assessment Methods and Types • Individual In-course assignment weighted at 50% (LOs – 6,9 &10) Written Report; Hand-out: Week 6, Hand-in: Week 10 • An Exam length hours weighted at 50% (LOs – 4,6& 7) 2-hour unseen examination consisting of: Section A (Compulsory, short answer questions): 50 marks Section B (Choose of questions): 50 marks Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Aims : Refer to the Programme Specification 17 Mapping of the course/module to the Programme Learning Outcomes: Refer to the Programme Specification 18 Content outline of the course/module and the SLT per topic: Week BM006-4-0-PDSM Topics Introduction &Learning Methods Lectures, Tutorials and Seminars Types of learning situations and their purpose The role of learning outcomes Motivation and Behaviour self understanding motivational theories attitudes Time Management Formulation of Motivation and goal setting worksheet Ways to schedule time Formulation of checklists Urgency versus importance Note Making Purpose Types of note taking Mind Maps Reading for Degree Study Purpose Types of approaches Techniques/ Practical skills Harvard Referencing & academic ethics Personal Communication Skills Social Skills Argument and reasoning skills Listening skills Body Language Negotiation Skills Bargaining Approaches Negotiation Stages Identification of conflict handing collaboration, avoidance and compromise L T P O Ind 7 7 7 Page of Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation 10 11 12 Group Work Describe the way communication works in groups and how this is likely to affect our roles in many groups we belong to Evaluate leadership roles Apply specific strategies eg Brainstorming and computer aided decision making to problemsolving and decision making tasks in group situations Preparing for Group Meetings Ethics and Responsibility Difference between law, morality & ethics Thinking Skills Thinking skills Sources of ideas Reasoning and argument Exploration of Future Study Options Routes & Degree Options in APIIT & APU Current Market demands Career opportunities Administration of Holland Test & interpretation Revision Methods Note taking Mind mapping Revision techniques Exam Techniques Planning time and content Understanding questions Understanding assessment criteria Practical matters e.g arrive on time with pens etc TOTAL 19 7 7 10 24 12 84 Main references supporting the course Essential Reading th De Janasz, S, Dowd,K & Schneider, B, (2012) Interpersonal Skills in Organisations (4 Ed.) McGraw-Hill Austin Kleon, (2014) Show Your Work: 10 ways to share your creativity, Workman Stephen R Covey, (2013) Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change, Simon & Schuster Further Reading Cottrell, S (2010) Skills For Success: The Personal Development Planning Handbook, Macmillan Steve Errey, (2012) The Code of Extraordinary Change, Smashwords Edition 20 Other additional information: - Current News in local Newspapers - Library –Students are required to utilize and include resources available in the library as part of their research materials BM006-4-0-PDSM Page of