MBM0040 - Personal and Academic Development

Objectives:

On successful completion of the unit, students will be able to:
Record and evaluate their performance in the units they are studying.
In terms of both their programme performance and integration into UK HE, identify areas of strength to build on areas for further development.
Draw up a personal and academic development plan to foster progression throughout the programme.

Content:

This unit allows students to work on a one-to-one basis with an Academic Advisor to monitor and evaluate all aspects of their development, in terms of both the Pre-Masters Programme and living in the UK.
Students will be expected to keep a progress journal to identify strengths and areas for develop- ment and improvement.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The unit uses one-to-one sessions with an appointed Academic Advisor. Academic Advisors will liaise with unit tutors, as appropriate, to ensure students are fully supported in all areas of study.

Tutorials
Hours: 6 (30 mins/week)
Intended Groups size: 1

Guided independent study
Hours: 84

Further details relating to assessment
The progress journal is expected to form the basis of discussion in the weekly meetings with Academic Advisors. Academic Advisors will, in many instances, be able to provide the help and guidance required to address areas of concern, through the weekly meetings. Where issues arise which cannot be addressed in this way, the Academic Advisor will put the student in touch with appropriate support.

Assessment:

001 Progress Journal 1500 words equivalent Throughout the Academic year 50%
002 Personal and academic Development Plans x 6 50%

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