| Module Title |
Transform Yourself - Self-awareness |
| Module Code |
BAA1044 (ITS: SB107) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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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
5. Gain an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of Gen AI in relation to national culture
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 8 | No Description | | Laboratory | 1 | No Description | | Directed learning | 30 | No Description | | Portfolio Preparation | 30 | No Description | | Online activity | 21 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 35 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20075 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Colette Real | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Reflective journal | Individual Patchwork Reflective E-Portfolio "Reflecting on Getting to Know Myself and Discovering Life Skills".
To cover online learning, application in day-to-day life, lecture materials and assigned readings.
Containing six individual reflective journal entries completed, one for each of the first six weeks of the module:
1. Introduction
2. VR Lab experience (presentation skills)
3. Emotional Intelligence (online self-assessment and challenge week)
4. Values-Based Motivation (online self-assessment and challenge week)
5. Discover Life Skills (Self-management, self-efficacy, growth mindset)
6. Overall conclusion | 50% | n/a | | Reflective journal | Career insights e-portfolio reflection to include completion of online career visioning exercises Block 1 (Your World of Work), Block 3 (Career Research Skills and Career Wisdom), Block 4 (Career Action Planning); Block 5 (CV: Find Your Future), career anchors reflection (desert island discs exercise), and career management lecture. | 40% | n/a | | Participation | Cross-cultural awareness online discussion board (assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a national culture assessment tool and the strengths and weaknesses of using Gen AI to understand national culture). | 10% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Getting to Know Yourself
The basis and significance of reflection and self-assessment. Personality and strengths based assessment.
Presentation Skills
Virtual Reality lab session with opportunity to practice presentation skills and receive feedback.
Emotional Intelligence
Online self-assessment EQi questionnaire and application in real-life during challenge week.
Understanding and Valuing Values
Online self-assessment Values-based indicator of motivation (VbiM) questionnaire and application in real-life during challenge week.
Self-Management & Personal Performance
Online learning (Discover Life Skills) in relation to self-management, self-efficacy, and growth mindset. Includes time management, setting goals and targets, managing energy, flow and well-being, and understanding the role and impact of technology.
Cross-cultural awareness discussion board
Assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of a national culture assessment tool and the strengths and weaknesses of using Gen AI to understand national culture. Discussion and interaction with other students.
Career Orientation and Anchors
Career paths, ladders and anchors. Reflection on the past, present, and future. Career visioning exercises Block 1 (Your World of Work), Block 3 (Career Research Skills and Career Wisdom), Block 4 (Career Action Planning); Block 5 (CV: Find Your Future), career anchors reflection (desert island discs exercise), and career management lecture.
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- 0: Cottrell, S. (2021) Skills for Success: Personal Development and Employability. Palgrave Macmillan.,
Articles:
- 0: Côté, S. (2014). Emotional intelligence in organizations. Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, 1(1), 459-488, 524686, 1
- Goleman, D., & Boyatzis, R. (2017). Emotional intelligence has 12 elements. Which do you need to work on. Harvard Business Review, 84(2), 1-5.: 524687, 1, Hirschi, A., & Koen, J. (2021). Contemporary career orientations and career self-management: A review and integration., Journal of Vocational Behavior, 126, 103505.
- 524688: 1, Sagiv, L., & Schwartz, S. H. (2022). Personal values across cultures. Annual Review of Psychology, 73, 517-546., 0,
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Other Resources
- 1: e-tools, DCU Career Service Digital Tools,
- 420981: 1, Podcast, DCU Career Conversation,
- https://www.dcu.ie/careers/career-conversations-series-1: 420986, 1, Youtube video Daniel Goleman introduces emotional intelligence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7m9eNoB3NU,
- 420987: 1, Hofstede National Culture Model https://geerthofstede.com/,
- 420988: 1, Youtube video What is Culture https://youtu.be/NPxZuR630ns,
- 420989: 1, Youtube video Cross cultural communication Pellegrino Riccardi TEDxBergen https://youtu.be/YMyofREc5Jk,
- 420990: 1, Youtube video Gestures around the world https://youtu.be/qCo3wSGYRbQ,
- 420991: 1, Youtube video Getting to Yes Across Cultures https://youtu.be/iSPeLrKJLYo,
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