Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 9 x 2 hour lectures |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 3 x 15 minute group tutorial per week |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Coursework Group poster presentation | 70% |
| Semester Assessment | Individual profile & SWOT analysis | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Problem-analysis essay 2,000 words. | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to...
1. Identify styles of learning and the primary individual roles within a group
2. Analyse a problem giving a clear statement of both objectives and obstacles
3. Identify and evaluate possible courses of action
4. Make decisions and produce a plan of action
5. Work productively in a group
6. Communicate findings to others
7. Demonstrate self-awareness and reflection on personal development
Brief description
This module is concerned with developing students' generic skills in problem solving so that skills can be applied to any situation. This module provides a structured approach to organizing information, identifying a range of possible actions, evaluating these and producing a course of action. The module will also investigate individual styles of learning and how people work in groups and take up different roles. Work will predominantly be in groups to allow the personal experiences and knowledge of students to be shared and thus broadened, drawing out the multi-disciplinary nature of the study of sport and exercise science.
Aims
2. To develop a greater awareness of the variables involved in problem-solving
3. To encourage skills in problem-solving through a structured process
4. To develop co-operation between individuals
5. To develop communication skills
Reading List
Adair, J. (1997) Decision making and problem solving. Training extras IPD Books. Primo search Boud, D and Felletti, G. (1991) The challenge of problem-based learning. Kogan Page, London. Primo search Glen, S. and Wilkie, K. (2000) Problem based learning in nursing: a new model for a new context. MacMillan Press, Basingstoke. Primo search Honey, P. and Mumford, A. (1992) The Manual of Learning Styles 3rd Maidenhead: Peter Honey Primo search Instone, I. (1988) The teaching of problem-slolving. Longman, London Primo search Sodden, R. (1994) Teaching problem solving in vocational education. Routledge, London Primo search Woods, D.R. (1995) Problem-based learning: resources to gain the most from PBL. Woods, Hamilton, CA Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4