MNM3PERD-Personal Development

Module Provider: Business Informatics, Systems and Accounting
Number of credits: 0 [0 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Dr Elizabeth Houldsworth
Email: liz.houldsworth@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

Aims:

The Personal Development module is an integrated and holistic part of your Apprenticeship programme at Henley Business School. It supports and challenges managers in all aspects of their growth and is a catalyst for self-reflection on learning from all other modules of your Henley programme. 

Personal Development is defined as the identification and removal of those restraints that limit the likelihood of sustainable individual, organisational, social and environmental health and well-being. 

Aims

1. Encourage learners to take control of their direction, have and pursue life and career goals


2. Development self-reflection in order to obtain maximum benefit for self and organisation from the learning opportunity


3. Develop range of inter-personal skills, especially those related to building and working in teams, communication, facilitation and coaching

Assessable learning outcomes:

1. Heightened self-awareness about capabilities, motivations and ambitions

1. Development of  reflective writing skills as a tool for self-development

1. Ability to produce an evidence based  personal action plan;

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

• Self-awareness and reflection:    

• Learning as an adult, and “learning to learn”: the learning cycle, lifecycle and learning styles  

• Personality, Values and motivation  

• Reflection in personal development 

• Development planning

• Dealing withpersonal dilemmas and choices: reconciling personality, motives, values and aspirations 

• Gap analysis, goal setting, action planning, reflection and recording progress      

• Career & Context 

• Progression in role and career development

• The social context of being a manager and requisite interpersonal skills, especially those relating to building and working in teams: communication, facilitation and coaching

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

The module is designed around a core process of teaching and learning by reflection to prepare Apprentices to make the most of their course overall.  Content is delivered through a blended learning approach comprising a combination of self-study via a range of online materials on the Canvas learning platform, face-to-face or virtual workshops with Academic Faculty.  Materials on Canvas include content on-screen, videos, PowerPoint presentations, journal articles, book chap ters, practice applications and reflection points.

Specific tasks for review, reflection and planning are built into the course materials, encouraging learners to create a learning journal. The module is in two stages with a written formative assessment at the end of both stages.

Each stage of the module involves one full-day PD workshops

Summative assessment- Examinations:

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Formative assessment methods:

Programme members submit their first assignment near the end of Stage 1 and one further Personal Development Review and Plan at the end of Stage 2.  

Stage 1: PD Assignment 1 (2,000 words) 

Stage 2: PD Assignment 2 (2,000 words) 

and a -10% to + 20% word count tolerance margin is allowed.

Penalties for late submission:

Although not credit bearing the formative assignments are a compulsory element of your programme and failure to submit will inhibit your progress through to the EPA.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

As a ‘formative’ assessment, no marks or grades are awarded. Emphasis is placed on providing clear and insightful tutor feedback to move the student forward with their personal development.

Reassessment arrangements:

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 19 September 2023