Foundation Degree Learning and Teaching
Year 1
Learning outcomes
On completion of the year students should have provided evidence of being able to:1. demonstrate a familiarity with the basic concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are standard features of the discipline;2. use basic generic and subject specific intellectual qualities i.e.> be able to communicate the results of their work;> present a structured and coherent simple argument;> be able to interpret and evaluate the underlying concepts and principles of the discipline;> evaluate qualitative and/or quantitative data;3. demonstrate an ability to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to problem solving associated with the discipline;4. appreciate their strengths and weaknesses as learners;5. demonstrate an awareness of professional and disciplinary boundaries.
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment related to the subject area(s) studied;- skills necessary for the exercising of personal responsibility.
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:- demonstrating the knowledge and application of standard concepts, information and techniques relevant to the discipline;- work that covers a restricted area of the discipline;- demonstrating emerging abilities, skills and competencies.