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THE PDP MODULE
This is an introductory course in Personal Development Planning.
Aims
To cover the skills needed for developing your approach to academic study both inside and outside the classroom.
The study skills needed for Higher Education evolve through practice over time, through careful reflection and feedback from others as you move forward. You will be surprised at how your thinking and attitude to learning tasks develop when you focus on learning styles and approaches to group work and classroom activity.
In Semester 1, the focus of the PDP module are academic skills and techniques; communication and interpersonal skills; responsibility, leadership and management skills; academic and professional conduct; critical thinking and reflection; and autonomous learning.
The PDP is an interactive module designed to help you maximise your learning experience and prepare for academic success.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the programme, you should be able to:
Understand differences in Higher Education classroom approaches
Become a more autonomous and independent learner
Reflect effectively on your learning experiences and to use this reflection to structure personal development
Identify learning styles and adapt study practices
Work both independently and in a group effectively in English
Make presentations in English and take part in academic debates
Develop ability to participate in group discussions
Take notes effectively from spoken sources
Understand basic research independently
Manage and prioritise time effectively
Please see your Student Handbook for more course information including assessment and marking criteria and information about QM Plus and QM Hub.