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Week 1 - Introduction To PSSDR Module Update
Week 1 - Introduction To PSSDR Module Update
Success : Self
Development and
Responsibility
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WEEK 1:
2) Define and briefly explain the concept of self-development, and how self-
development can support a student’s personal and professional development.
4) Identify and appreciate some developmental strategies that they can apply in
their studies.
Contents of this module
You will learn about the followings;
Communication for academic and professional contexts – e.g. writing skills, presentation skills
Reading skills
Task and time management skills
Teamwork and group work
Interpersonal skills
Negotiating skills
Self-efficacy
Effective presentation of oneself (e.g., CV writing, interviews, using social media)
Taking responsibility for personal and professional development
Global citizenship
Making effective use of feedback
Academic and professional integrity
Preparing for further study – identifying existing skills, goal-setting and action planning
Numeracy – working with numbers, percentages, fractions, conversions, mental maths.
Organisation of this module
▪ 3 hours of teaching
and
ACTIVITY:
▪ Preparation
Discuss these
▪ Responsibility concepts in your
group
▪ Being successful
▪ Self
▪ Development
Understanding the concept of self-development
What is self-development?
Self-development is taking step to better yourself….
• Plan: Set goals and have clear objectives as to what you wish to
achieve.
• Document: Take notes during lessons to remember what you
have learnt. This also helps you when you draft your Assignment.
• Implement (start small, do what you can, take responsibility for
your own success and progress).
• Evaluate: check out what you have learnt or done well; and take
note of things you still need to learn or do.
Barriers to successful self-development
▪ Ambiguous goal
▪ Lack of ambition
▪ Low self-esteem
▪ Lack of self-confidence
Enablers to successful self-development
▪ Positive thinking
▪ Stay Focused & Confident
▪ Be Strong, Patient & Analytical
▪ Think, Look & Stay Positive
Responsibility
What is responsibility?
▪ Be diligent.
▪ Persevere.
▪ Use self-control.
▪ Be self-disciplined.
▪ Think before you act.
▪ Be accountable for your words, actions and attitudes.
▪ Set a good example for others.
▪ Choose a positive attitude.
▪ Make healthy choices.
Assessment for this module
Two elements / sections / aspects of this module:
1. Group Presentation
and
2. Portfolio.
Part 1: Oral (Group) Presentation (PR1)
▪ This assignment is worth 40% and presentations will take place in
Week 6 .
Assessment Criteria:
▪ Information Presentation 30%.
▪ Analysis and Criticality 35%.
▪ Written Communication 35%.
PR1 Continued…
You and your Group members are required to assess or focus on
the following aspects:
▪ Communication skills (verbal and written).
▪ Time management
▪ Planning.
▪ Evaluation .
▪ Reflection – look at factors which are challenging (e.g., always
arriving late for lessons); and
▪ Any other(s).
PR1 Task Requirements
▪ Written work submitted as part of this assignment should be presented in
Arial 20, 1.5 line spacing
▪ Each member of the group is required to submit their group’s slides via
the submission point for PR1 on LSST CONNECT.
▪ Group slides that are submitted must be identical for all Group
members.
▪ Any member of the group who amends or changes their slide(s) must
notify other members of the Group about such changes.
▪ Any secondary sources used should be listed in a Reference List using
Harvard Referencing System.
Part 2: Coursework 1:
Portfolio and Reflective Summary
▪ Coursework 1 is known as a PORTFOLIO.
▪ The minimum word limit for the Portfolio is 2000 words, and is worth 60%
▪ This assignment must be submitted on LSST Connect in Week 14 of the Term.
The following Learning Outcomes must be achieved:
▪ LO3: Identify own academic and professional development needs and create an Action
Plan.
▪ 500-word summary: How and why have the mini project workshops
contributed towards your personal development? (reflection on how it
meets the LO’s).
▪ An up-to-date CV.
▪ Action plan.
CW1 Task Requirements