This module is designed to support you in identifying the range of skills you have acquired over the course of your integrated pilot licence training and the first two years of your degree. The module is designed to prepare you for Level 6 study. In particular, it develops your ability to reflect on your learning, your critical thinking and communication skills. It is delivered primarily through on-line individual tutor support.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Skills audit
Self-managed learning and the Learning Log
Personal learning styles
Technology enhanced learning and support available
Critical Thinking
Technical Report Writing and Structure
Research Methods
The learning in this module is primarily through supported individual reading and reflection. This learning style is introduced in the first year module AE4004 HE Skills and Professional Development but is further developed here.
The module has a one day induction explaining how it operates followed by on-line individual support by an assigned tutor.
Following completion of the three theoretical KU modules, students are given a series of lectures on report writing skills and research methods. The aim of these lectures is to prepare students for Level 6 study.
Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
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Scheduled learning and teaching | Group Induction at the beginning of the module (6 hours), individual on-line support (10 hours) | 16 |
Guided independent study | 284 | |
Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 |
Formative assessment is through discussion and submission of individual entries for the learning log with feedback from the tutor. The tutor will also provide feedback on compiling the portfolio of evidence.
The summative assessment strategy consists of portfolio of evidence that is based on work undertaken by the student as part of their normal job role as well as a self-reflection log reviewing their progress on the course and evidence of undertaking an appropriate range of practical activities.
The portfolio of evidence will include (but is not limited to) the following:
The summative assessment will be based on a portfolio of evidence submitted at the end of the programme but will be regularly reviewed by the tutor during individual on-line tutorials.
Summative assessment also includes a written technical report upon completion of the three taught modules and prior to commencement of the practical flight training. This is an opportunity for students to practice their written communication skills and for the tutor to provide feedback to the students on how to improve.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
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Critically reflect on and pro-actively manage their learning | Portfolio. Formative assessment will be provided through feedback on the learning log. |
Maintain a journal and, with the aid of feedback, take the appropriate action to rectify any shortfalls in their knowledge and/or personal development. | Portfolio, in particular the learning log. |
Assemble a portfolio of evidence to show that they have undertaken an appropriate range of practical activities suitable to their role. | Portfolio. Students will be expected to keep of log of practical activities as part of the portfolio. The key skills requirement of the programme will be explained in the introduction and tutor support will be available for students to identify suitable evidence. |
Research and write a technical report to a standard expected in Higher Education. | Written Report. Formative assessment will be provided through constructive feedback. |
Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
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Coursework | Portfolio | 70% |
Written Report | 30% | |
Total (to equal 100%) | 100% |
It IS NOT a requirement that any major element of assessment is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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