2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
EDUC1604 Building a Career from Education Studies
20 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Annabelle Cross
Email: a.cross@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
This modules does not have any pre-requisite qualifications. However, it is anticipated that the students who would benefit most from this module will be looking to gain work experience (which could be summer or part-time work) since starting at Leeds and/or participate in the year out Work Placement Elective Module during their third year, (the CSER8000 Work Placement Module is to be introduced to Level 2 for 2013-2014)This module is mutually exclusive with
CSER1011 | Career Planning |
CSER1021 | Career Planning |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module is tailored specifically to Level 1 education undergraduates.It aims to provide a framework within which education students can learn about themselves and make the most of the work experience and career opportunities open to them whilst studying at Leeds. It is suitable for students who are interested in finding out more about themselves and researching what graduates do with an education degree and who are interested in exploring the different options (including work experience) open to them and how to compete effectively in applying for these.Objectives
The Module will encourage and develop all students to:- Have the opportunity to reflect on their own learning and development therefore developing a clearer picture of their own skills, interests and personal characteristics in relation to careers and work experience open to them with an education degree.
- Learn about what they need to do in order to develop their networks and employability and the resources, support and opportunities available to create and develop these.
- Understand what they need to be doing and how they can do this, so they can compete effectively in the work experience and job market.
- Develop a greater awareness of the support and opportunities available to them at the University of Leeds and how making the most of it could improve their experience, skills and competencies.
- Learn about the range of opportunities available to gain work experience whilst they are a student at the University of Leeds, including where to look for them, and how and when to apply for them.
- Have developed a skills based CV and Covering Letter, targeted for a specific work experience opportunity.
- Have the opportunity to develop practical techniques to deliver confident presentations and be part of an effective team in delivering group work.
-Have an increased understanding of the range of ways in which the Careers Centre can help them in their career planning and development through all stages of their education degree programme.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module students will :
- Have developed a clearer picture and understanding of their own skills, competencies, interests and personal characteristics in relation to work experience and career choices.
- Understand what they need to do to develop their work experience opportunities and employability and be aware of the resources, support and opportunities available to help with this.
- Understand how and what they need to do to compete effectively in the work experience and job market.
- Produced a targeted and skills based CV and letter.
- Have a clear understanding of what skills, competencies, qualities and experience are necessary for a specific occupation/sector and how their suitability meets this criteria.
Skills outcomes
Career Planning & Development
Research
Analysis
Self-management
Action Planning
Presentation
Written Communication
Team Working
Syllabus
11 Week Timetable:
Introduction to Module
- Setting the scene (i.e. Module Content, Module Expectations, and Introduction to the Assessments & Reflection)
The Graduate Marketplace
- External speaker
- Research Skills
- Researching Resources and Sources of Support at University of Leeds
Sources of Student Support
- Basic Presentation Techniques
- Mini group non-assessed presentations on Sources of Student Support
Know Yourself 1
- Values
- Learning Styles
Know Yourself 2
- Basic Presentation Techniques
- Skills & Competencies
Selling Yourself and CV Workshop 1
- Workshop Session - How to write a targeted CV and Letter including speculative applications
Selling Yourself and CV Workshop 2
- Workshop Session - How to complete an application form and write personal statements
Enhancing your Employability through Work Experience Part I
- Interactive session led by Work Placement Project Officer from the Careers Centre
Enhancing your Employability through Work Experience Part II
- Interactive session led by Work Placement Project Officer from the Careers Centre
Planning your Career
- Review of learning on module
- Action Plan for future career planning and work experience
- Evaluation
Tutor Support for Assessments and Career Planning - What Next?
- Tutor led session offering assistance and guidance relating to outstanding assessments and next step/career options
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
20 hours - Work Experience research, vacancy searching and 'CV and Cover letter' writing/targeting10 hours - Post- workshop completion of 'Learning Logs'
8 hours - 'Sources of Support' research and presentation preparation
35 hours - Research, analysis and report writing for 'Summative Statement'
5 hours - Action Planning
100 hours of occupational research developing research and written communication skills including identifying sources, attending careers events (where relevant), undertaking self analysis, networking, etc.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Attendance will be expected at every taught session.Students will be monitored to ensure they successfully complete the module and are well prepared for their future career progress. This will be done by:
- VLE Discussion Boards to identify level of individual student engagement.
- Module Tutors will be available for individual consultations out of teaching time regarding ALL aspects of their progress.
- Verbal feedback will be offered to students about their CV and letter though a CV checking service currently offered daily by the Careers Centre.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Project | Summative Statement (1000 words) & Action Plan | 20.00 |
Report | Occupational Report (2000 words) | 50.00 |
Personal Statement | Targeted skills-based CV and Covering Letter for a Work Experience Vacancy | 15.00 |
Reflective log | Learning Logs - nine logs for each of the taught sessions (100 words each) | 15.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
For each piece of assessed work, students will have access to the marking criteria being used, which tutors will discuss when each piece of assessed work is introduced in the workshops. The criteria will demonstrate what they need to do to achieve a first class, upper second class, etc. mark on this module.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 15/05/2017
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