EDU204   Employability Skills Development   (20 credits)

Description

The module will focus directly on developing students¿ practical employability skills. This module provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills as well as to apply these to a placement or work-based project. Students will be supported to select an appropriate placement or work-based project, and produce a learning journal offering a reflective account of the experiences gained on this module. The module will enhance students¿ employability skills and competencies and their knowledge of workplace settings. The critical, reflective, and analytical skills developed over the duration of the module are transferable and will inform their thinking about future career paths.Students will be supported by a tutor/placement officer to identify and select an appropriate placement or a work-based project for completion, which can be undertaken between February and May of the Spring semester. During this period, students will engage with their selected activity and produce a detailed learning journal offering a reflective account of the experiences gained on this module. Engagement with all elements of the module including the coursework will enhance students¿ employability skills and competencies and their knowledge of workplace settings. The  critical, reflective, and analytical skills developed over the duration of the module are transferable and that will inform their thinking about future career paths.

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