The Context and Practice of Successful Learning

2. The Context and Practice of Successful Learning Developing Business Practice – 302LON Unit:1 Knowledgecast:1

3. Welcome

4. Module Learning Outcomes In this Knowledgecast, we will: • Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study • Evaluate current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills • Use programme and module information to develop a personalised academic strategy • Discuss the value of reflection and self-evaluation as a learner

5. Module Overview

6. Unit Structure and Learning Styles • Reading (Knowledge & Understanding) • Knowledgecast (Knowledge & Understanding) • Self Test Questions (Knowledge & Understanding) • Seminar (Application) • Group Activity (Analysis & Problem Solving) • 2 Regular Assignments and 1 End of Module Assessment

7. Lifelong Learning • “Lifelong, lifewide, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons” • Lifelong learning enhances: • social inclusion and active citizenship • personal development • competitiveness and employability. • Continually adapting to change by acquiring: • New skills • New ways of thinking Source: UK Department of Education (2000) Source: EU Commission (2006)

8. Changing Face of Graduate Careers • “We are... concerned about the lack of basic aptitude in business competence. We would like to see over specialism avoided. We want more generic transferable skills for a flexible labour market.” Education Policy adviser to the CBI • “most people are experiencing more frequent and less predictable life transitions. As a result of globalisation, technological and social change, transitions are more frequent, including entering and leaving the labour market, migration (into, out of, within the UK).” National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (2009) • “... graduates find it a lot harder to get a job these days .... employers have not got the resources to train people on the job so they look for more instantly usable people.”Chairman of the ABS • “Of the 8,000 applications for graduate jobs received in a year… most were way off the company’s requirements... The standard of some graduates’ English is appalling.” Head of Graduate Recruitment Asda Supermarkets

9. Managing Your Transition • Understand and demonstrate the core skills to succeed in your studies and in the international workplace • Be clear about your academic and career goals • Make a plan to achieve your goals • Get to know yourself, your strengths and your areas of development Source: Reuters

10. Your Core Skills Source: www.qaa.ac.uk

11. Using Learning Outcomes Programme Learning Outcomes – examples for BA Hons Top-Up 11.1 Knowledge and Understanding • K6: Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of business principles and practice 11.2 Cognitive (thinking) Skills • C2: Produce appropriate written, verbal or electronic format output 11.3 Practical Skills • PS2: Communicate in non-verbal and verbal formats appropriate to a specific business setting  11.4 Transferable Skills • TS1: Act as independent learners and carry this ability into their future career development

12. Using Learning Outcomes Module Learning Outcomes – examples from this module • Identify a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study • Assess current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills • Use programme and module information to develop a personalised academic strategy • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of independence in learning and the need for a ‘growth’ mindset

13. What are we going to cover next? In our next Knowledgecast, we will: • Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study • Evaluate current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills • Discuss the value of reflection and self-evaluation as a learner

14. Knowledgecast Summary In this Knowledgecast, we have: • Analyse a range of learning styles and the factors that influence successful study • Discussed the context of lifelong learning and careers for graduates • Evaluate current academic, self-marketing and personal skills and present a plan for developing skills • Discussed the context of lifelong learning and careers for graduates • Use programme and module information to develop a personalised academic strategy • Explained the purpose and use of module learning outcomes in planning your studies • Discuss the value of reflection and self-evaluation as a learner

16. Seminar Student Introductions • Background information • Study & career aspirations Using Learning Outcomes to plan your studies • QAA Core Skills • Programme and Module Learning Outcomes

17. Group Activity • Getting yourself organised to learn • Setting up your Learning Journal • Exploring your Learning Styles

18. Suggested Portfolio Structure • My Learning Journal • Unit 1 etc • Self Awareness Documents • Learning Styles • Personal Development Plan • Template • Current Version • Reading on Lifelong Learning • Career Search Information • CVs • Background Information on Industries