Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Education

Learning Methods

Lecture

Tutorial

Module Offerings

4101LDS-SEP-MTP

Aims

To develop awareness of study skills applicable to a Higher Education setting. To provide students with a range of opportunities to develop effective study and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Recognise a range of study skills methods to enhance their academic achievement.
2.
Identify the factors that determine successful communication.
3.
Apply techniques for effective information selection and data retrieval for academic research.
4.
Reflect on learning theories.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Induction to the programme Introduction to online learning Workplace learning and learning theory Definitions and models of communication Study skills - time management/tutorials/lecture notes/plagiarism/formats Study skills - reading techniques/essay and report writing/research skills Language and non-linguistic means of communication Working in groups (virtual or actual) Improving personal learning and performance
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to the skills essential for life-long learning, which include communication skills, academic skills and working in groups. Importantly, it gives you the opportunity to develop and apply these skills. It introduces you to a model for improving your own learning and performance, as well as relating this to your academic work and personal career planning.
Additional Information:This module introduces students to the skills essential for life-long learning, which include communication skills, academic skills and working in groups. Importantly, it introduces learning theory and gives students the opportunity to develop and apply these skills. It introduces students to a model for improving their own learning and performance and relating this to their academic work and personal career planning.

Assessments

Reflection