Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Module Offerings
4545NCCG-JAN-PAR
4545NCCG-SEP-PAR
4545NCCG-SEP_NS-PAR
Aims
This module introduces the student to:
• The need to communicate effectively using different tools and media
• The ability to apply critical reasoning and solve problems
• The dynamics of teams in terms of culture, roles and responsibilities
• Continuing professional development, self-improvement and working towards various goals.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to a target audience.
2.
Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range of problem-solving scenarios
3.
Discuss the importance and dynamics of working within a team and the impact of team working in different environments.
4.
Examine the need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its role within the workplace and for higher level learning.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to a target audience
Effective communication: Verbal and non-verbal; academic report writing; use of IT to enhance communication; use of source information to undertake research.
Interpersonal skills. Soft skills. Time management skills.
Specification of problems. Identification of possible outcomes. Tools and methods.
Evaluation of whether the problem was solved or not; measurement of solution against specification and desired outcomes; sustainability.
Dynamics of team and group work; informal and formal settings; purpose of teams and groups. Selecting team members; stages in team development; action planning; monitoring and feedback; coaching skills; ethics; effective leadership skills.
Own responsibilities: personal responsibility, legislation, ethics, employment rights and responsibilities. Performance objectives: Setting and monitoring performance objectives, measurement tools for success and achievement.
Continuing Professional Development: lifelong learning, training and development, personal development, professional development. Evidence criteria: Production data, personnel data, judgemental data; rating methods; skills audit; evaluating self-management; personal and interpersonal skills.
Motivation and performance: Application and appraisal of motivational theories and techniques, rewards and incentives; manager’s role; self-motivational factors.
Development plan: Current performance; future needs; opportunities and threats to career progression; aims and objectives; achievement dates; review dates; learning programme/activities; action plans; personal development plans.