Developing Business Practice – 302LON

The Context and Practice of Successful Learning

Unit: 1 Knowledgecast: 1

Welcome

LECTURER NAME

Qualifications

Academic Experience

Professional Experience

Research Consultancy

In this Knowledgecast, we will:

• Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study

• Evaluate current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills

• Use programme and module information to develop a personalised academic strategy

• Discuss the value of reflection and self-evaluation as a learner

Module Learning Outcomes

Module OverviewUnit1 Developing as a learner2 Working independently and with others

3 Academic writing

4 Critical thinking, reading and taking notes

5 Using data in your studies

6 Business and management research

7 Career development strategies

8 Effective self marketing tools

9 Successful work experience

10 Personal Development Planning

• Reading (Knowledge & Understanding)

• Knowledgecast (Knowledge & Understanding)

• Self Test Questions (Knowledge & Understanding)

• Seminar (Application)

• Group Activity (Analysis & Problem Solving)

• 2 Regular Assignments and 1 End of Module Assessment

Unit Structure and Learning Styles

• “Lifelong, lifewide, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons”

• Lifelong learning enhances: – social inclusion and active citizenship– personal development– competitiveness and employability.

• Continually adapting to change by acquiring:– New skills– New ways of thinking

Lifelong Learning

Source: UK Department of Education (2000)

Source: EU Commission (2006)

• “We are... concerned about the lack of basic aptitude in business competence. We would like to see over specialism avoided. We want more generic transferable skills for a flexible labour market.” Education Policy adviser to the CBI

• “most people are experiencing more frequent and less predictable life transitions. As a result of globalisation, technological and social change, transitions are more frequent, including entering and leaving the labour market, migration (into, out of, within the UK).” National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (2009)

• “... graduates find it a lot harder to get a job these days .... employers have not got the resources to train people on the job so they look for more instantly usable people.” Chairman of the ABS

• “Of the 8,000 applications for graduate jobs received in a year… most were way off the company’s requirements... The standard of some graduates’ English is appalling.” Head of Graduate Recruitment Asda Supermarkets

Changing Face of Graduate Careers

• Understand and demonstrate the core skills to succeed in your studies and in the international workplace

• Be clear about your academic and career goals

• Make a plan to achieve your goals

• Get to know yourself, your strengths and your areas of development

Managing Your Transition

Source: Reuters

Your Core SkillsCognitive skills: critical thinking, analysis and synthesis

Problem solving and decision making: using quantitative and qualitative data

Research and investigative skills: as part of individual and team assignmentsInformation and communications technology skills: using a range of business applications Numeracy and quantitative skills: data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation

Communication skills: oral and written English, using a range of media

Interpersonal skills: talking, listening and negotiation

Team-working skills: leadership, team-building, influencing others Personal management skills: time management and planning, motivating yourself, using initiative Learning skills: reflective, adaptive and collaborative Self-awareness: sensitivity and openness to others who are different to you, emotional intelligence

Source: www.qaa.ac.uk

Programme Learning Outcomes – examples for BA Hons Top-Up11.1 Knowledge and Understanding• K6: Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of business principles

and practice11.2 Cognitive (thinking) Skills• C2: Produce appropriate written, verbal or electronic format output 11.3 Practical Skills • PS2: Communicate in non-verbal and verbal formats appropriate to a

specific business setting 11.4 Transferable Skills• TS1: Act as independent learners and carry this ability into their future

career development

Using Learning Outcomes

Module Learning Outcomes – examples from this module

• Identify a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study

• Assess current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills

• Use programme and module information to develop a personalised academic strategy

• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset

Using Learning Outcomes

In our next Knowledgecast, we will:

• Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study

• Evaluate current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills

• Discuss the value of reflection and self-evaluation as a learner

What are we going to cover next?

In this Knowledgecast, we have:• Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence

successful study– Discussed the context of lifelong learning and careers for graduates

• Evaluate current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills

– Discussed the context of lifelong learning and careers for graduates

• Use programme and module information to develop a personalised academic strategy

– Explained the purpose and use of module learning outcomes in planning your studies

• Discuss the value of reflection and self-evaluation as a learner

Knowledgecast Summary

Student Introductions• Background information• Study & career aspirations

Using Learning Outcomes to plan your studies• QAA Core Skills• Programme and Module Learning Outcomes

Seminar

• Getting yourself organised to learn

• Setting up your Learning Journal

• Exploring your Learning Styles

Group Activity

• My Learning Journal– Unit 1 etc

• Self Awareness Documents– Learning Styles

• Personal Development Plan– Template– Current Version

• Reading on Lifelong Learning• Career Search Information

– CVs– Background Information on Industries

Suggested Portfolio Structure