UNIVERSITY MODULAR FRAMEWORK -MODULE SPECIFICATION
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DELIVERY MODE(S)* / Tick applicable: / √Blending Learning (standard)
Distance Learning
Work Based Learning
Trimester module
Semester module
Evening
Stand Alone Module
EXPECTED LENGTH OF MODULE (please specify in days, weeks or months) / 12 weeks in term one delivery
START MONTH/YEAR / September 2017
END MONTH/YEAR / July 2018
If more than one session please supply further start and end dates here
Any Additional Information / This module will be delivered across the full academic year in conjunction with subject specific modules for Foundation Framework students only.
UNIVERSITY MODULAR FRAMEWORK -MODULE SPECIFICATION
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FACULTY * / Arts, Science & TechnologySUBJECT AREA * / Foundation Year Programme
FIELD* / Foundation Study Framework
MODULE TITLE* / Investigation into your Subject Area 3 - Changemaking
MODULE CODE * / LEVEL* / CREDIT VALUE* / CO-ORDINATOR
FDN016 / 0 / 40 / Tim Curtis
DELIVERY MODE(S)* / Standard
DELIVERY LOCATION(S)* / UON
PRE-REQUISITES*:
None
CO-REQUISITES*:
None
RESTRICTIONS*:
Restricted to Foundation Framework students
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS*:
This module has supplementary regulations
DESCRIPTION*:
This module will equip students with problem- solving, analytical and investigative skills necessary to successfully work independently and with others to identify, design and critically evaluate evidence-based ethical and creative solutions to problems within their subject area.
OVERALL AIM(S) FOR THE MODULE* (Max 2 bullet points)
- To develop an awareness of how to identify problems, select and justify approaches from a range of predefined and self generated solutions
- To explore relevant real world issues that impact on the chosen subject area and identify aspects that could be improved
LEARNING OUTCOMES*: (Max of 10)
On successful completion of the module students will be able to:
Subject-Specific Knowledge, Understanding and Application
a) Analyse complex problem situations in real world contexts
b) Propose viable responses to the identified problem, informed by your subject area.
c) Demonstrate the application of subject skills in problem analysis and idea development.
Changemaker and Employability Skills
d) Demonstrate an ability to negotiate ways of working within groups/teams
e) Take responsibility for your participation and contribution to group working including leadership where appropriate
f) Develop creative and innovative ways to make the most of recognised opportunities, and demonstrate awareness that change usually brings uncertainty.
INDICATIVE CONTENT:
Students will build on the knowledge gained during the module Investigations into your Subject Area 1 and 2.
Students will be introduced to idea development and problem solving through a series of real world issues and scenaros being set around work-based social or environmental problems.
Students will be introduced to the following learning activities:
- Team based learning
- Working within an ‘innovation unit’
- Projects which focus upon student generated content
- Reflection upon the work of others and how their subject ideas and personal perspectives have evolved
- How current and historic contexts inform the evaluation of ideas
- The purpose of research in idea development
- Methods for developing and sustaining ideas
JUSTIFICATION OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT STRATEGY*:
This module will comprise two sessions per week for 24 weeks. The sessions may include a range of delivery methods such as: team based learning, lectures, tutorials, discussions, laboratory or studio classes, practical sessions, case studies, student presentations, performances or debates.
Teaching, learning + assessment activities Study hours
All contact hours: (total)
(please list contact hours separately below)96
48 x 2 hour sessions96
Independent study hours (total)
(please list guided independent study items below)204
Independent study 192
Tutorial support12
Assessment Hours (with detail) ¼ of the module
(this will be included with independent study hours)100
Portfolio80
Group presentation20
Total400
CONTEXT*
The module may include students registered on a range of programmes within the Foundation Framework. The module will be delivered to three cognate areas of study. These are: 1. Art, Design and Media 2. Health and Science 3. Business/Education/Social Sciences.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE*
Assessment ItemsUnitsWeightingLearning Outcomes
AS1 - Portfolio 880a,b,c,e,f
PS1 – Group presentation220d,e,
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
These modules use the level four University modular framework grading criteria.
A common theme looking into a real world issue will be set across all subject areas.
Portfolio:
Students will be required to work in interdisciplinary teams within a simulated work environment set up as an ‘innovation unit’ to explore the issue.
Following an introduction to the project and a workshop from the Changemaker Hub team, students will conduct a series of investigations and explorations of ideas around the theme, these will be recorded and submitted as part of portfolio and will reflect the subject specialismfor example outcomes could be notebooks/sketchbooks, film/interviews/drawings/
art and design work/short texts (500 words)/photographs/
research journal, reports)
All portfolios will include a business canvas, a communication log and a personal reflection on the learning experience.
The following criteria apply:
The application of appropriate subject skills in idea development and problem solving
Evidence of investigation and curiosity
Evidence of understanding relevant contexts
Evidence of basic understanding of source acknowledgement and subject specific referencing conventions
Evidence of analysis and evaluation in research and idea development
Group presentation:
A group presentation will outline research and idea generation and a group business canvas.
The following criteria apply:
Demonstrate an ability to negotiate ways of working within groups/teams
Evidence of understanding relevant contexts
APPROVAL/ REVIEW DATES:
Date of approval: