Module FOUN0017: STUDY SKILLS/IT

Department: FOUNDATION YEAR [Queen's Campus, Stockton]

FOUN0017: STUDY SKILLS/IT

Type	Open	Level	0	Credits	10	Availability	Available in 2006/07	Module Cap	None.	Location	Queen's Campus Stockton

Prerequisites

• None.

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• This module covers: acquisition of basic word processing skills and introduction to Windows.
• development of confidence in the use of word processing, transfer of these skills to other modules on the course.
• introduction to the use of the library, review of electronic information.
• development of a range of essential study skills including time management, note making, reading techniques, report and essay writing, group skills, exam techniques.

Content

• Introduction to Windows 3.1.
• Word for Windows.
• Electronic communication.
• Study Skills.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this module students will have acquired the knowledge to be able to:
• confidently and competently use basic word processing skills.
• use the library effectively.
• be able to access electronic information.
• recognise personal development of essential study skills.

• By the end of the module the student will:
• have basic IT skills
• be able to communicate effectively in class debate/discussion
• work within a small group
• be able to produce written work in an academic style
• be able to use basic study skills such as presentations, research and note-taking

• be able to communicate effectively in writing
• be able to demonstrate basic IT skills
• have improved their own learning and performance
• be able to demonstrate problem solving skills

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Theories of learning and study skills and IT techniques will be introduced during lectures and practical sessions.
• Much of the learning, understanding and consolidation will take place through the use of structured IT practicals, and study skills exercises during sessions and independent work during students' own time.
• Knowledge and understanding of IT will be assessed by an IT test.
• Knowledge, analysis and ability to use and apply study skills techniques will be tested by a variety of methods including a group essay, note-production, evaluations and a learning log.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity	Number	Frequency	Duration	Total/Hours
IT Lectures	10	Weekly	2 hour	20
Study Skills Lectures	5	Weekly	2 hour	10
Preparation and Reading				70
Total				100

Summative Assessment

IT Test (40%); Study Skills Coursework Assessment: Production of notes (12%); Critical evaluation of group processes (12%); Essay (12%); Critical evaluation of peer group essay (12%); Assessment of personal skills development and action plan (12%)

Formative Assessment:

None

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■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University