2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
DSUR5055M Transferable Skills 1
10 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Dr El Mostafa Raif
Email: e.m.Raif@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Jul View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
University degreeThis module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to acquire skills in the following:- those necessary for a career as a researcher and/or for employment in a senior and leading capacity in a relevant area of professional/clinical practice or industry;
- the ability to evaluate their own achievement and that of others;
- self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;
- independent learning skills and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
- understanding of relevant ethical and legal issues;
- understanding of relevant health and safety issues.
In the learning context of this module, alongside the other components of their programme of study, students will be provided with opportunities to develop:
- interests and informed opinions;
- their involvement in the design and management of their learning activities;
- communication of their conclusions.
The skills acquired in this module will facilitate the student in her/his expected progression to fully autonomous study and work.
Syllabus
This module aims to enable the student to begin to meet the Learning Outcomes relevant to Transferable Skills as stated by University of Leeds Graduate Board and the Research Councils'/AHRB's Skills Training Requirements for Research Students. Transferable skills will be provided over the complete academic year in a combination of one-to-one work with PhD supervisors, workshops, seminars, lectures, conferences, journal clubs and other formats as appropriate to the individual student and their research project. The teaching / training may be delivered in-house in the School of Dentistry, or by other Departments in the University, most notably the SDDU, or it may be externally provided.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Workshop | 1 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Presentation | 1 | 8.00 | 8.00 |
| Mini Conference | 1 | 12.00 | 12.00 |
| Lecture | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Seminar | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 65.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 35.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
Because much of this training is experiential and preparation beforehand is usually not required or possible, the contact time for this module will be higher than for other 'traditional' 10 credit modules. The remainder of the time on the module will be spent in discussion with supervisors and maintenance of reflective training log and in research and preparation of presentations.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Progress will be monitored by meetings between supervisors and students:- At the beginning of each semester to formulate a training action plan.
- Every month to discuss progress in the module and reflective training logs.
- At the end of each semester where reflective training logs will be presented and progress discussed.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Presentation | This will be undertaken at the end of the year on a pass/fail basis within the department by supervisors. Presentation will include: A reflective training log, which will include reflection on and discussion of the workshops and key points gained from them; Training action plan; A literature review (word processed, 3,000 words plus bibliography) of topic related to research project, to be agreed between student and supervisors; A presentation at a research seminar of their research aims and plans. | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 24/01/2017
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