MNM2PERD: Personal Development

Module code: MNM2PERD

Module provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour; Henley Business School

Credits: 0

Level: Postgraduate Masters Stage 2

When you'll be taught: Full year

Module convenor: Dr Elizabeth Houldsworth, email: liz.houldsworth@henley.ac.uk

Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: na

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students: Yes

Talis reading list: Yes

Last updated: 28 May 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

he Personal Development module is an integrated and holistic part ofthe Apprenticeship programmeat Henley Business School. It supportsand challengesmanagers in all aspects of their growth and is a catalyst for self-reflection on learning from all other modules of your Henley programme.The module employs interactive and experiential learning approaches. 

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

The contact hours are show for one semester in the table below and are illustrative only.  

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to: 

1. Take control of their direction,have and pursue life and career goals 

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

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

The assessable learning outcomes are:  

1. Heightened self-awareness aboutcapabilities, motivations and ambitions  

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

3. Ability to produce an evidence based personal action plan 

Module 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 with personal dilemmas and choices: reconciling personality, motives, values and aspirations 

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

The module is designed arounda core process of teaching andlearning 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 chapters, practice applications and reflection points.  

Specific tasks for review, reflection andplanningare 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.  

The total module study hours are equal 100 hours which are spread across the two stages of personal development. This MDF is for the first element. 

Each stage of the module involves one full-day PD workshop. 

Study hours

At least 0 Study hours listed below are for both PD1 and PD2 and incorporate activity in MDF MNM2PERD hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Asa ‘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. 

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.  

Summative assessment

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

Assessments marked Pass/Fail

• where the piece of work is submitted up to 30 days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): no penalty will be applied;

• where the piece of work is submitted more than 30 days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a grade of Fail will be awarded, and a resubmission will be required.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

There is one formative assignment of 2,000 at the end of PD 1. Students receive feedback from a tutor and thought not credit-bearing the assignment is a compulsory element of the programme 

Reassessment

Additional costs