SBUS1006D Developing Academic Competencies

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module has been designed for mature students returning to education on a part-time distance learning basis. This module will assist students in building upon the study and learning skills acquired in SBUS1005D Introduction to Academic Competencies.

Among the areas covered in this module are: developing analytical and critical thinking and writing skills, reflective learning and writing, creative learning, and managing group work as a part-time student.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module you should be able to:
Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to your reading, academic writing, and study.
Offer constructive feedback to peers, accept constructive criticism from tutors and peers to apply to your own work.
Actively engage with your peers in group work projects and troubleshoot potential barriers to working in groups.
Practice critical reflection to develop your critical and analytical writing skills.




Indicative Module Content:

Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12

Specified Learning Activities

25

Autonomous Student Learning

88

Total

125

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Developing Learning Competenci (HRM1003D), Devel Learning Competencies (SBUS10020)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Online e-tivities undertaken thoughout the semester Unspecified n/a Graded No

50

Project: Group or individual project on developing learning resources for incoming 1st years Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer No
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

General feedback is provided to students on all their submitted assessment components.

Name Role
Dr Katherine Collins Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Gerard Dooley Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Ciara Finlay Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Orna O'Brien Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

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