Learning Outcomes
1. Collect and synthesis information required to develop a unique learning portfolio, which is self crafted and self directed.
2. Critically select activities which contribute to learning and exercise judgement in selecting extra curricular activities which provide learning opportunities.
3. Apply learning to complex societal problems and identify, investigate, formulate and advocate solutions
4. Determine their role in the wider society and recall information, concepts and theories which are essential to build a democratic society.
5. Demonstrate leadership and self reliance while using an objective approach to problem solving.
6. Justify their own values, motivations and passions to display a personal value system to create a just and democratic society.
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Indicative Reading List
- 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, 2nd, Jossey Bass Higher and Adult Education,
- Nedra Reynolds: 2006, Portfolio Keeping: A Guide for Students ., Bedford/St Martins,
- Mary Robins: 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,
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