Subject-specific academic and employability skills: A tool to succeed in HE and beyond
In 2019-20, three new blocks on academic skills and one block on employability in Psychology were introduced in the UG Psychology Programme. These blocks were created, designed and delivered in partnership with colleagues from the Library, ASK, and the PDC. The goal of the academic skills blocks is to provide students with the necessary skills to succeed in their studies and are specific to Psychology; and to develop and enhance students’ academic and transferable skills which, in turn, will enhance their employability. For Level 4 specifically, it also assists students in managing their transition into HE regardless of their education background. All blocks are aligned with the needs at each academic year, are tailored specifically to Brunel Psychology students, are mapped to their assessments, and are aligned with the respective FHEQ-level requirements. The goal of the employability in Psychology block is to provide students with a grounding in employability skills and to increase their understanding of career options for Brunel Psychology graduates. This is done via the development of self-reflective skills; by building confidence in presenting and discussing academic and transferable skills.
Presented by: Dr Sofia Barbosa Bouças, Senior Lecturer (Education) in Psychology, Psychology UG Programme Lead and Dr Pauldy Otermans, Lecturer (Education) in Psychology, Level 4 Coordinator
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Although the content of the study blocks is specifically tailored to Brunel Psychology UG students, the principle and underlying concepts can be applied to a variety of subjects/disciplines and therefore a wider appeal beyond the life sciences. The intended learning outcomes of the session are a broader understanding of skills needed for students to be successful in their degree and beyond; choosing the teaching delivery style/pedagogy that fits with the learning objectives; and the ability to design subject-specific academic skills. The session will start with a short presentation on the study skills: their objectives, outline, content, delivery and impact. This is followed by several interactive activities where participants work together to create their own subject-specific academic skills.
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