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Module Title
Module Code
School
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module covers issues relevant to Personal Development Planing (PDP), such as developing skills and qualities. Specifically, it provides students with an understanding of the skills and abilities at both (i) an individual and (ii)group level that they will need in order to operate successfully during their time in university and in their future careers. Students are expected to attend lectures, engage in self-reflective exercises, prepare for and contribute to class discussions.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify challenges and opportunities available for graduates in the future
2. Describe the range of information sources within the university that will assist him/her during the time at university and as a lifelong learner
3. Give examples of his/her skills and competencies
4. Identify the competencies required to work effectively as a member of a team

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	22	Weekly lecture
Group work	50	Working on group project
Independent Study	53	Reading and individual exercises
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

Introduction to Personal Development Planning
What is PDP? Why is PDP relevant for (i) your time at university, (ii) for your private life, and (iii) for your future career?

Learning about specific skills
In this section students will learn about specific skills and engage in self-reflective exercises relating to topics such as for example, Developing Information Skills, Persuasion Skills, Negotiation Skills, and Presentation Skills.

Managing yourself and your project
This section provides students with the knowledge and skills to engage in the group project which has to be completed for this module (worth 70 marks). Developing information skills and the role of the library, project management, the future of work

The vision - Managing yourself
This section includes activities and structured reflection on a range of issues such as: What success really means for you; Looking at your own life and life story; Increasing motivation; Thinking about future career options Identifying how you perform best

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
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
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Cottrell, S.: 2010, 'Skills for Success: The personal development planning handbook', Second, Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave MacMillan. .,

Other Resources

7248, 0, Additional materials are provided on moodle.,

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