Courses / Module

• Reflect on their educational journey to date
• Manage timetables effectively, research and write to the university's required standards
• Understand the requirements expected to succeed in higher education
• Demonstrate the skills needed to complete the university's academic assignments in various formats
• Set goals and meet deadlines in accordance the demands of the course
• Demonstrate library skills for effective research

• The module aims to equip learners with the skills and confidence for successful learning as an adult in higher education. The module will use a variety of teaching techniques for learners/students to adapt their experiences and acquire skills associated with success in higher education to best suit their abilities as (self-) identified. Topics covered will include: • Managing stress including time management for learning • Interpersonal and communication skills • Developing healthy group learning environments and acting within these diverse groups • Assignment management including sourcing relevant materials and referencing • Becoming a reflective learner and thinking critically • Using appropriate learning resources such as lectures, tutorials, published materials and web-based publications • Effective reading and writing methods for academic learning and presentation • Data and research evaluation and analysis methods • Working with higher education systems and supports including information on CAO processes, funding, personal and academic supports Adult education methods will be followed focusing on experiential learning and group work.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded
• Continuous Assessment detail(s): Learners will be assessed using 2 Reflective Learning Journal essays (80%) Continuous Assessment including group and class participation (20%)

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No

This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Adult Education Department.