Skills for Learning Social Care
This module is about how to learn more effectively. You’ll cover a range of different skill areas, including information technology, academic reading and writing, finding and using sources and study skills. It will allow you to develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP) that will help you reflect on your existing skills and identify gaps where you need to develop.
Key Topics
In this module you will cover a range of topics including:
>Learning styles
>Stress management and work-life balance
>Continuing professional development
>Skills development – essay writing, effective reading and note taking, critical thinking and analysis, taking part in research, accessing sources of information, using computers and online resources
Assessment
There are a number of formative assessments that you complete as part of your study and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.
You’ll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module that determines your final mark.
Summative Assessment Breakdown
70% Written Assignment
30% Examination
Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place in April and November.
Please note there are additional assessment fees for each module.