CILEx L6 Blended Learning

1. CILEx L6 Blended Learning A new way of learning

2. Welcome! • I have been working on a different way of delivering L6 for a number of years so am delighted to welcome you to the start of a new way of learning

3. What will it Entail? • Today – induction • Then – for each subject you get access to a half term of pre recorded e-lectures involving the Power Points with my commentary recorded over them . • You can watch them as often as you like, when you like • Each lecture can also be downloaded as an MP3 track (in other words a sound only) so you can listen to it on the move

4. And what else? Most pre recorded session have a piece of homework attached to it which you will be sent and marked on line Every half term there is a 3 hour live Q & A session so that I can check learning and answer any questions you may have

5. What if you don’t understand something in the e-lectures? • Ask me! • You will have unlimited e-mail support from me • And there is a CILEx student forum on Moodle so that you can support each other – link is on Moodle. I will drop in from time to time but it’s a space for you to support each other/ swap tips etc • Remember that I am there to support your learning so rather than worry over a point – just ask!

6. What happens after the first half term? Exactly the same - 6 e-lectures, 6 pieces of homework and a face to face session every half term up to Easter After which – 6 e-revision sessions and a 4 hour face to face session re exam technique and past papers For criminal lit and probate there will also be an additional case study session

7. What happens if you can’t make a face to face session? • The idea behind blended learning is that it’s a half way point between traditional lecture format and distance learning so coming to the face to face sessions is encouraged • If you can’t make it however I will contact you my email/phone and we can discuss any issues • All the materials used at the face to face sessions will be available on Moodle

8. So how do you access the slides ? • College Intranet is called Moodle • Link at the bottom of our home page • Username: Use your student idPassword: Your college login password • If you have never changed your password it will be your date of birth (dd/mm/yyyy)Accounts can become locked, expire or deactivated. Any problems contact Computer Helpdesk or the LRC:- Tel: x8678- Email: ictservicedesk@guildford.ac.uk- Visit: F38a, Stoke Park, Main Building

9. But – until everyone is enrolled … • https://moodle.guildford.ac.uk • Username:    ilex • Password:     ilex1216

10. Once you’re onto Moodle • Scroll down • Your course is : • PQ12HP1A001P-131401 2013 CILEX Professional Higher Diploma in Law and Practice Level 6 • Click on it • Under “announcements” click on “blended learning” • Then click on whatever subjects you are taking • Each lesson folder contains the Power Points with sound and an MP3 file

11. What next? • Each unit starts with a timetable of what lessons you need to have completed before the face to face at half term • I have listed them in individual weeks but how you divide up your time is entirely up to you - as long as you have been through all of the lectures listed by the time of the face to face • And completed the homework

12. How do you use the slides? • You must have the unit manual to take the course • When you are learning a chapter have the manual with you and open – I stick to its format and order but add explanations, thoughts and discussion where appropriate • These are based on my reading around the subject and will flag up current legal debate about the subject (often the basis of essay questions) • I strongly suggest you add notes to your manual and highlight parts of it

13. And then? • There is a piece of homework at the end of most (but not all) lessons • Really important that you do it • Is the only way that I can tell if you have understood the topic and is vital preparation for the exam • Those who do their homework generally do better in the exams than those who don’t • I will chase it !

14. Finally • We have a face to face once a half term • Attendance is encouraged if possible • Will recap the half term’s topics • Deal with questions and • Discuss how they’re examined

15. After Easter • We move onto revision • There is a 4 hour session face to face for each unit plus • A 3 hour case study work shop for criminal lit and Probate • The former will be about exam technique and past papers • The latter will be an analysis of the case studies. • Attendance at these is particularly important

16. And then? • You pass • Celebrate • And do the entire thing all over again next year for a different subject

17. Writing at L6 • Overall the national L6 pass rates are poor • They are academic exams but more people fail than necessary • Most common faults are: • Failing to answer the question asked • Lack of authority • Not concluding

18. Essay questions • “critically analyse” • “discuss” • “evaluate” • These all are asking for you to examine the proposition made and look for strengths and weaknesses – explore both sides of the Q then conclude which is stronger • “Critically” doesn’t be “be critical” it means “what is your opinion of”

19. L6 Papers • 4 Section A essay questions • 4 section B problem question • You answer one of each plus 2 others of your choice

20. Purpose of an essay questions? • Do you understand the question? • Can write using legal English? • Can you illustrate your answer with case law? • Have you answered the question? • Never write a general narrative on the subject • Never copy out your Statute book

21. Purpose of a problem question? • Have you identified the legal issue involved? • Can you define the legal rule? • Can you explain how the legal rule works? • Can you apply the law to the facts? • Don’t start with pages of law in the abstract • Don’t summarise the facts • Don’t copy out your Statute book

22. Not answering the question • What are you being asked? • If parts of the question seem purposeless you may not have understood it correctly • Essays - use the words of the title in question form • Problems - use the names of the clients as often as possible • Conclusion - use the words in the question again

23. Missing the point • Stop and think • What are you being asked? • Only discuss points which help you answer that question. • Make sure that you have read the instructions carefully – who are you advising? On what?

24. Lack of authority • In Law every assertion must be supported by evidence • Quote a case or statute where the legal principle can be found – underline them! • Discuss them briefly • The facts are rarely important (unless similar to those in a problem) what is important is the legal principle from the facts • Explain how they are relevant

25. Failure to apply law to Facts • Who are you advising? • About what? • Show that you can apply the law to this person • “In Fred’s case he would therefore be advised….” • Do Not write pages of law followed by a few facts • Facts/law facts/law etc etc

26. Lack of analysis • Particular problem re essay questions • What is the law? Don’t stop here! • Have you evaluated it? All this means is to assess its importance or accuracy • What is its effect? • Have you answered the question? • Have you told the examiner what YOU think?

27. Conclusion • ALWAYS conclude • Essay question repeat the Q and what your answer is • Problem question – each person needs a conclusion • Exams are a chance to show off your knowledge – take it!!

28. And finally.... • The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.  ~Attributed to both Vidal Sassoon and Donald Kendall • Recipe for success: Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.” ~ William A. Ward • We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence therefore is not an act but a habit”Aristotle