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Curricular information is subject to change
The Intended Learning Outcomes for the Module are:
• To understand the requirements and expectations for Third Level assessment.
• To introduce critical thinking into assignments and exams.
• To establish good practices in communication, both verbal and written.
(i) Addressing your expectations of University Life; and University's expectations of you.
(ii) Getting organised.
(iii) Using technology.
(iv) Writing.
(v) Synthesising, Analysing, Presenting.
(vi) Building a portfolio of work.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 10 |
Computer Aided Lab | 24 |
Specified Learning Activities | 48 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 16 |
Online Learning | 2 |
Total | 100 |
None
Learning Exclusions:None
Learning Recommendations:None
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Portfolio: Each student will be required to contribute specific tasks to their eportfolio throughout the semester | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | Yes | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Students will be given feedback as they build up their portfolios over the trimester. Initially feedback will be given a group basis, in both lectures and small group computer labs. This will be followed by peer review and self-assessment activities; and finally with individual grades.