Module: Transform Yourself

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Transform Yourself - Self-awareness
Module Code	SB107
School	DCUBS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Colette Real Semester 2: Colette Real Autumn: Colette Real
Module Teachers	Colette Real Catherine Faherty Cliona McParland Orlagh Reynolds
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This is a blended learning module which seeks to foster the capacity for awareness, reflection and self-assessment. Learners will be exposed to a variety of tools and techniques assessing personal learning styles, strengths, bias, cultural understanding, well-being and the management of technology. Through completion of digital badges learners will better understand their own strengths and identify opportunities for improved self-management, while reflective exercises will expose learners to a variety of career experiences. Learning in the module will be captured through the development of a dynamic e-portfolio providing a means for students to explore, reflect and monitor their own potential and progress.

Learning Outcomes

1. explore, reflect and engage in self-assessment (including as related to bias, cross-cultural understanding)
2. appreciate time management and prioritisation (including navigating digital technology and screen time)
3. understand career paths and portfolios
4. capture and communicate skill assessment and enhancement

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Workshop	12	No Description
Directed learning	30	No Description
Portfolio Preparation	30	No Description
Online activity	18	No Description
Assignment Completion	35	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Getting to Know Yourself
The basis and significance of reflection and self-assessment. Personality and strengths based assessment. Understanding leadership meta-competencies. Frenemies- descriptions of personal attributes that are core strengths but can also serve as obstacles to achievement and fulfilment

Self-Management & Personal Performance
Time management, setting goals and targets. Managing energy, flow and well-being. Understanding the role and impact of technology. Return on Ambition Toolbox.

Understanding and Valuing Values
Diversity and inclusion. Perceptual process model and implicit bias test. Cross-cultural awareness through virtual collaborative experience.

Career Orientation and Anchors
Building psychological capital. Career paths, ladders and anchors. Reflective intergenerational learning (past), alumni insights (Present), Futurology (Futures).

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Professional Portfolio	Skills based e-portfolio reflecting on key learning and insight	45%	n/a
Completion of online activity	Digital badge completion (bias, prioritisation and technological well-being)	10%	n/a
Practical/skills evaluation	self-assessment tool completion	10%	n/a
Report(s)	Career insights reflection- intergenerational learning and knowledge exchange	15%	n/a
Participation	Virtual cross-cultural collaborative experience	5%	n/a
Report(s)	Career insights reflection- Alumni	15%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Forni, P. M.: 2011, The Thinking Life: How to thrive in the age of distraction New York:, St Martin's Press,
Sedgley, M: 2020, Skills for Business and Management, 1-3 Self Management, Palgrave.,
Tillisch, N.: 2021, Return on Ambition: A Radical Approach to Your Achievement, Growth, and Well-Being, Fast Company Press.,

Other Resources

43978, e-tools, 0, DCU Career Service Digital Tools, https://www.dcu.ie/careers/digital-tools, 43979, Podcast, 0, DCU Career Conversation, https://www.dcu.ie/careers/career-conversations-series-1, 43980, on-line assessment, 0, Implicit Bias Test, https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/, 43985, Website, 0, School of Life, https://www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/, 43996, Sinek, Simon, 0, The Most Toxic Person In The Workplace, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljLlpOAGRsQ, 43997, Youtube video, Gorman, Trish, 2014, Disruptive tendencies: Harnessing the Innovation Potential of Your Team,

Programme or List of Programmes

DBI	BSc in Digital Business and Innovation

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