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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Uaneen Contributing Module
Module Code PSK1000 (ITS: UM404)
Faculty DCU Non-School Designated School No College Designated
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Description

This module aims to award credit to students who have had their involvement in extra-curricular activity assessed during their period of study at DCU and have demonstrated reflective learning arising from participation in those activities. The aim of the module is to encourage activity, outside the rigour of academic study and assessment, which is recognised as adding to the rounding of the education of the student in its broadest sense. The activity/ies and the student's reflection on the learning arising will be recorded by the student in a learning diary or portfolio and will be assessed and approved by an Award Board appointed by Academic Council for this purpose.

Learning Outcomes

1. Collect and synthesis information required to develop a unique learning portfolio, which is self crafted and self directed.
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3. Justify their own values, motivations and passions to display a personal value system to create a just and democratic society.


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Seminars10Mandatory workshops
Independent Study5Reading on topic of reflection
Assignment Completion20Completion of portfolio
Independent Study85Participation in Extra Curricular Activites
Online activity5No Description
Total Workload: 125
Section Breakdown
CRN11739Part of TermSemester 1 & 2
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade Scale40PASSPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC1Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorUna RedmondModule TeacherSandra MCCORMACK
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Portfolio4,000 word portfolio detailing activities and reflection on learning gained. It is also possible to submit supporting documentation.100%Sem 2 End
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

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:
  • Gillie EJ Bolton: 2005, Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development, Sage Publications,
  • Jenny Moon: 2006, Learning Journals: A handbook for Academics, Students and Professional Development, Routledge,
  • Dannelle D. Stevens: 2009, Journal Keeping: How to use Reflective Writing for Learning, Teaching, Professional insight and Positive Change, Stylus Publishing,
  • John Zubizarreta: 2009, The Learning Portfolio: Reflective Practice for Improving Student Learning:, Jossy Bass Higher and Adult Education,
  • Nedra Reynolds: 2006, Portfolio Keeping: A guide for students., 2nd, Bedford/St martin,
  • Mary Robbins: 2009, Guide to portfolios: Creating and Using Portfolios for Academic, Career and Personal Success, Prentice Hall,
  • Richard Paul: 2007, Thinkers Guide to how to write a paragraph: The Art of Substantive Writing, Foundation for Critical Thinking,


Articles:
  • Una Redmond and Jean Hughes: 2009, Learning from Life- The Uaneen Experience in Dublin City University, AISHE Readings no 1, 116-123,
Other Resources

None

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