Module Study Guide

Module Study Guide

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Module Study Guide
Academic Year 2021–2022
BA3UK32O – Academic Performance
Level: 3
Credits: 20
Academic Partner: UK College of Business and Computing
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Table of contents
Key team contact details……………………………………………………………………………………………………4
1 Module overview 5
Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
Module summary content and aims………………………………………………………………………….5
Learning outcomes to be assessed………………………………………………………………………….6
Indicative Contact Hours ………………………………………………………………………………………..6
2 Assessment and feedback 7
There are two summative assessments for this module …………………………………………………………7
Summative assessment grid …………………………………………………………………………………..7
Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learning outcomes………………………………..8
2.2.1 Assessment 1: Educational Artefact ……………………………………………………………………8
2.2.2 Assessment 2: Individual Case Study Report……………………………………………………….9
Learning materials……………………………………………………………………………………………….11
3 Things you need to know 13
Engagement……………………………………………………………… Error! Bookmark not defined.
Need help, just ask…………………………………………………….. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Getting support for your studies …………………………………… Error! Bookmark not defined.
Student support…………………………………………………………. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Module evaluation – have your say!……………………………… Error! Bookmark not defined.
Key team contact details

Module Coordinator Gayatri Vattem
Subject Area & School/College UK College of Business and Computing
Email [email protected]
Phone 020 8518 4994
Location Eastgate House, 40 Dukes Street, EC3A 7LP

AssignmentTutorOnline

 

Module/Course Administrator Florina Izbase
Email [email protected]
Phone 020 8518 4994
Location Eastgate House, 40 Dukes Street, EC3A 7LP

 

Librarian Lucy Birch
Email [email protected]
Phone 020 8518 4994
Location Eastgate House, 40 Dukes Street, EC3A 7LP

The Course Leader overseeing this module is Dev Raj and can be contacted at [email protected]
The Course Directors overseeing this module is Sobhi D’cruz, Dev Raj, George Muwonge, and can
be contacted at [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected]
The Director of Education responsible for this module is David Preston, and can be contacted at
[email protected]
1 Module overview
Introduction
Welcome to the Academic Performance module. This foundation year module has been developed
and enhanced with the benefit of feedback from students in previous years and aims to provide
students with opportunities to further develop a range of academic and transferable skills required
to move on to undergraduate studies and apply this to a final piece of written work at the end of the
module.
Module summary content and aims
The scope of this module includes conventions of academic writing, developing effective reading
strategies and effective techniques of observation, interpretation, and communication. This module
builds upon skills learned in the module Personalised Learning. The module content involves steps
to critical reading and thinking in and developing autonomous and independent learning strategies.
Students will further develop their skills in a range of academic, investigative and research
techniques including how to evaluate and select evidence appropriate to their discipline from a range
of learning resources. The module also aims to develop critical thinking and writing strategies in
students, encouraging them to become aware of personal learning development and to apply the
introductory skills learned in their first semester in order to produce a final piece of academic writing
relevant to their discipline.
Students will look at different methods of investigation and how to research and write for them. The
material covered in this module will help to develop skills in writing essays and reports, critical
thinking and argument development, evaluating alternative scenarios using academic sources,
using academic vocabulary, referencing, speaking and teamwork skills. Students will also be
expected to discuss their academic skills development and how they aim to further develop these
skills.
The module consists of a series of three-hour lectures and workshops which will use creative and
engaging materials for classroom and independent study and for formative and summative
assessments.
Expectations
Specific expectations students can have of tutors:
• Helpfulness
• Professionalism
• Timely responses to queries and timely marking
• Knowledge of the subject area and how to apply knowledge to the business environment
• Good timekeeping
• Help with assessment preparation
• To make learning enjoyable and relevant
Specific expectations tutors will have of students:
• Full attendance at classes
• If you cannot attend to let the tutor know in good time
• Engagement in all course activities
• 152 hours of independent study
• Timely work submission
• Professional behaviour in and out of class
• Good communication with tutors/Course Leader should difficulties occur
• Constructive feedback where possible
As with other module on a degree programme, the amount of benefit that you will gain from the
module is related to the amount of effort that you put in. This includes regular participation in
seminars, contact with your peers, active participation in class discussions, and regular visits to the
Blackboard and ULearn site.
Learning outcomes to be assessed
By the end of the module students will be able:
LO1: To construct an argument in an academic context using good quality evidence
LO2: To position yourselves within an argument
LO3: To apply a range of academic skills and techniques related to a discipline specific
scenario
Indicative Contact Hours

Teaching Contact Hours 48 hours
Independent Study Hours 152 hours
Total Learning Hours 200 hours

2 Assessment and feedback
There are two summative assessments for this module
Summative assessment grid

Type of
Assessment		 Word
Count or
equivalent		 Threshold
(if Professional
Body-PSRB
applies)		 Weighting Pass
Mark		 Indicative
Submission
week		 Method of
Submission
& Date of
Feedback
(refer to BB)
Educational
Artefact 		Equi. 500 N/A 30% 40 Week 7 Submitted on
Turnitin,
feedback with
15 working
days of due
date
Individual case
study report 		1000 N/A 70% 40 Week 14 Submitted on
Turnitin,
feedback with
15 working
days of due
date

 

Assessment (insert
below type of
assessment as per
the table above)		 Teaching Weeks in
which Assessment
Support Takes Place
(enter each week no. in
a new row)		 Outline of Type and
Form of Assessment
Support to be
Provided		 Student Preparation
Required Prior to or
After the Support
Session		 How will the
Support Session to
be Delivered
A1: Educational
Artefact		 Wk 5,6 Importance of
reflective through
creative artwork and
formative feedback		 Prepare a piece of
artwork in the form
of a drawing,
painting draft for
formative feedback
and discussion		 Formative/
written feedback.
A2: Individual case
study report 		Wk 11,12,13 Discussion of
assessment criteria
and online/face-to
face formative
feedback		 Case study report
focusing on a specific
question. After the
support session,
review changes.		 Review case study
report structure and
syntax

Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learning
outcomes
There are two summative assessments for this module:
• A1 – Educational Artefact used for reflection (30%)
• A2 – Personal Learning and Development Plan (70%)
This assessment will take place over weeks 7,14
Students will have opportunities to submit their assessment drafts for formative feedback in week 5
for A1 (Educational Artefact) and in week 11 for A2 (Individual Case Study Report). Students
will then modify their assessments based on the tutor’s feedback before final submission for A1 via
Blackboard at the end of week 7 and final submission for A2 via Blackboard at the end of week
14.
The grade for this assessment will be based on fulfilling all assessments criteria. Formative
assessment will take place in weeks 5,6, 11, 12 and 13. Summative assessment will take place in
weeks 7 and 14. Students must achieve a minimum mark of 40% to pass the module and achieve
20 academic credits at Level 3.
For guidance on online submission of assignments, including how to submit and how to access
online feedback, please refer to the UWL Blackboard student- help pages at:
http://www.uwl.ac.uk/blackboardhelp
2.2.1 Assessment 1: Educational Artefact
Starting from week one, students will be taught through lectures and seminar workshops the
structure and syntax of academic writing and creative writing. Students will learn how to use
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint to express their reflection using artwork and will keep improving this
through tutor’s feedback as you develop these skills.
Students will be provided with a sample template, made available on Blackboard and ULearn,
on how to design an educational artefact used for reflection. This artefact will be submitted, via
ULearn, for formative feedback at the end of week five. The feedback provided will guide the
students on how to improve their assessments before final submission in week 7.
Assessment 1 Details:
Drawing from the development of your academic skills since you started university you are required
to produce a piece of artwork in the form of a drawing, painting, to present your Individual reflection.
Your reflection should apply the SMART framework and define the steps to achieve the gaols
identified in the reflection supported with deadlines in order of priority where necessary.
Your goals MUST be SMART!! And you should show evidence of referencing skill!!
Weighting: 30%
Learning Outcomes Assessed:
LO1: To construct an argument in an academic context using good quality evidence
LO2: To position yourselves within an argument
Date/time/method of submission:
• Formative submission for in-class discussion in week 5
• Summative submission via Blackboard at the end of week 7
• The exact date will be confirmed on ULearn and Blackboard.
• Word count or equivalent: The artwork is wordcount equivalent of 500 words
Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria Maximum Marks %
Appropriate introduction 10%
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of topics covered 10%
Educational artefact design is done with Microsoft PowerPoint 5%
Demonstrate a very good PowerPoint Skills 10%
Education artefact design is appropriate and well structured 10%
Reflection includes assessment of own SWOT address learning needs 15%
Ability to provide suggestions for self-improvement 5%
Ability to organise and structure text, appropriate language and style 10%
SMART framework is identified, and goals are well-defined 15%
Ideas are appropriately concluded 10%
Total 100%

2.2.2 Assessment 2: Individual Case Study Report
The assessment 2, individual case study report is due in week 14. Students will submit 1000-words
on the case study topic as shown below:
Case Study Topic:
The effective management of time is crucial for students’ success. What is the importance
of effective time management to successful study? Explain your answers and reasoning.
You must discuss and justify your argument/position with regards to the above question.
The report is to be written individually, you will use your personal research and feedback from tutors
to improve your assessment. The text must be organised in a report format and all sources used in
your report must be correctly cited and referenced using Harvard Referencing conventions, a
minimum of 3 sources are required. There will be opportunities to obtain feedback on draft reports
before submission in week 14.
The Report Format:
Your report should be organised as follows:
• Cover page with name, title of the report, student ID, tutor’s name and word count
• Table of contents page
• Introduction (100 words)
• Main body of text with appropriate headings and subheadings (800 words)
• Conclusion/Recommendations (100 words)
• References
• Appendices (optional)
Weighting: 70%
Learning Outcomes assessed:
• LO1: To construct an argument in an academic context
• LO2: To position yourself within an argument
• LO3: To apply a range of academic skills and techniques to a real case scenario
Date/time/method of submission:
• Formative submission via ULearn at the end of week 11
• Summative submission via Blackboard at the end of week 14
• The exact date will be confirmed on ULearn and Blackboard.
Word count or equivalent: 1000 words (plus or minus 10%)
• Timing and method of feedback: 15 working days after submission on Blackboard
For A2, students will submit their individual draft report in week 11 and based on the tutor’s
feedback will have the opportunity to improve their report before final submission in week 14.
Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria Maximum Marks %
Appropriate introduction 10%
Discussion of context 20%
Critical analysis/evaluation of research 30%
Organisation of text 15%
Use of academic writing style / vocabulary and tone of text 15%
Conclusion / Recommendations 10%
Total 100%

The marking scheme for this is assignment will use the following criteria to determine grades:
Marking scheme:

100–80 % 79-70% 69-60% 59-50% 49-40% 39-30% 29-0%
The work
produced is
exceptional
in most/all
aspects,
substantially
exceeding
expectations
for this level.		 The work
produced is
of excellent
quality,
exceeding
expectations
for this level
in many
aspects.		 The work
produced
meets all of
the intended
learning
outcomes
and exceeds
the threshold
expectations
for this level
in several of
them.		 The work
produced
meets all of
the intended
learning
outcomes
and exceeds
the threshold
expectations
for this level
in some of
them.		 The work
produced
meets all of
the intended
learning
outcomes at,
but rarely
exceeding
the threshold
expectations
for this level.		 The work
produced
fails to meet
all of the
intended
learning
outcomes
and is
marginally
inadequate
for this level.		 The work
produced
fails to meet
all of the
intended
learning
outcomes
and is
inadequate
for this level.

Learning materials
The reading list for this module is available on Blackboard and ULearn in the module area and online
by searching https://ulearn.ukcbc.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=83 & uwl.rl.talis.com. This shows realtime availability of books in the library and provides direct links to online resources, recommended
by your lecturer.
Remember to log into Ulearn and Blackboard daily to receive all the latest news and support
available at your module sites!
Subject guides https://ulearn.ukcbc.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=83 are also available to help you find
relevant information for assignments, with contact details of the Librarian for your School.
You are reminded that the University applies penalties to students who commit an academic
offence, in which case the Academic Offences Regulations will be used to deal with any cases of
academic misconduct including examination offences, plagiarism, use of ghost-writing services
and other means of cheating to obtain an advantage.
Essential Reading
Cottrell, S. (2011). Critical thinking skills. Basingstoke, Hampshire.
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2013). How to cite, reference & avoid plagiarism at university.
Harlow: Pearson.
Recommended Reading
Palgrave Macmillan. Craswell, G. and Poore, M. (2012). Writing for academic success.
London: SAGE Publications. Creme, P. and Lea, M. (2012). Writing at university. Maidenhead:
McGraw-Hill Book Company. Fairbairn, G. and Fairbairn, S. (2010). Reading at university.
Buckingham: Open University Press. Kirton, B. (2011). Brilliant dissertation. Harlow: Prentice Hall.
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2013). How to cite, reference & avoid plagiarism at university.
Harlow: Pearson.
McMillan, K. and Weyers, J. (2011) How to write Essays and Assignments 2nd Ed; Pearson
Mounsey, C. (2013). How to write. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Osmond, A. (2013). Academic
writing and grammar for students. Los
Angeles: SAGE. Weyers J. McMillan, K. (2013). How to cite, reference & avoid plagiarism at
university. Harlow: Pearson
Weyers J. McMillan, K. (2012). The study skills book. Harlow: Pearson
3 Things you need to know
Engagement
Teaching at UKCBC during the academic year 2021-22 will be conducted face to face and may
involve a range of on site and online teaching and learning activities. Whether you are engaging
with teaching and learning activities on site or via the UWL Virtual Learning Environment (VLE),
we expect the same level of commitment and engagement from you. If you are unable to attend
scheduled on site or online activities or complete activities in the time frames set out, you should
let your tutors know. You should aim to stick to assessment deadlines; if you are concerned that
you will not be able to complete your assessments on time, you should talk to your tutors. Your
engagement, whether online or on site, will be tracked and if we see that you are not engaging, we
will get in contact with you. However, we encourage you to let us know if you are having problems
so we can work with you to find solutions and get you back on track as soon as possible. Give
yourself the best possible chance to succeed by engaging with the full range of learning and
teaching activities available to you.
Need help, just ask
The University recognises that there are times when you may encounter difficulties during your
course of study and provisions are made to help you. If you think you will be unable to meet
deadlines please talk to us, whether it’s your course/module leader, personal tutor or any member
of staff, so they can get you the support you need to succeed. You can extend your deadline if you
have a good reason why you are not able to submit a piece of coursework on time, apply online for
an extension before your deadline. If an extension is not sufficient and circumstances beyond your
control are preventing you from completing your assessment, then you can, apply online for
mitigation.
Please remember late submission without extension or mitigation may result in penalties
depending on how late it is, see University Academic Regulations.
You are expected to behave in line with UKCBC expectations, irrespective of whether your
interactions with staff and other students are in person or online. As you will be engaging with
others online and with a range of online materials, it is important to consider how to stay safe
online and ensure your communications are secure and appropriate. If you have any questions
about how to manage your online UWL activities, please contact your module leader.
If you have an issue about the module, you should speak to your Module Coordinator or Course
Coordinator informally in the first instance. Your Course Representative can also raise your
concerns at Course Committees, which take place each semester. If you are unable to resolve it
informally, you should refer to the Complaints Procedure. The College aims to ensure that issues
are resolved informally as quickly as possible to have minimum impact on your studies.
Getting support for your studies
Throughout your course of study, you will have access to a wide variety of sources of support
depending on your individual circumstances and needs. Your first point of call for getting general
academic support is your Personal Tutor. As well as approaching your Module Leader with any
questions specifically related to your module and your Course Leader with questions on your
Course, do contact your Personal Tutor or Apprenticeship Support Link Tutor for academic advice
in relation to your studies and your academic development.
Apart from the College-wide support framework, which encompasses the Module Coordinator,
Course Coordinator, the Librarian, and your Course Administrator, you will also have at your
disposal the UKCBC Engagement Team. The Engagement Team offers One-to-One Academic
Support opportunities helping you to develop skills relevant to your degree. Academic Skills
Workshops throughout the year include the following:
• Essay Planning and Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Reflective Writing
• Group Work and Presentation Skills.
Module evaluation – have your say!
Towards the end of the module, you will be invited to provide some anonymous feedback to the
Module Leader through an online survey. This is your opportunity to give some direct feedback
about the module through a series of questions and free text. Your constructive feedback will help
the Module Leader and teaching team to understand the module experience from your perspective
and helps inform the development of the module. At the end of the survey period, a response to
the survey will be available so that you can see exactly how your voice has been heard.

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