GEDU401B – Whai Whakaaro: Steps to Success

Module code

GEDU401B

Module title

Whai Whakaaro: Steps to Success

Prescription

The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, capabilities, and attributes to understand themselves as learners in a changing world and to identify, understand and plan for a specific study and career path.

NZQA Level

Level 4

NZQA Credits

Delivery method

Web-Enhanced

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: 1. Work independently and/or collaboratively to locate, select, analyse and apply information from a variety of sources to complete context-relevant academic tasks
2. Construct and communicate a reasoned and researched argument using a range of appropriate modes and media in a relevant field.
3. Evaluate qualities, skills and strengths of individual's rangatiratanga and identify areas for further development
4. Develop and critique a plan for study and/or employment pathway in a relevant field
Content: Study and employment
- Identify knowledge, skills, capabilities and attributes required for a chosen career path
- Goal setting and career planning
Rangatiratanga
- Identify own values, beliefs, knowledge, skills, capabilities and attributes in relation to chosen career path
- Self-management skills including intrapersonal skills, time management, stress management, independent learning, self-reflection and analysis
- Understanding self as a learner
Making sense of the world
- Understanding difference in perspectives and world views including te ao Maaori
- Cultural diversity
- The 21st century workplace
Whai Whakaaro
- Critical thinking skills, independent thinking, problem solving, decision making
- Literacy skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening, numeracy, digital)
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Research and presentation skills
Teaching and Learning Strategy: The predominant teaching and learning methods for this module will be enquiry-based learning. Students will gain knowledge, skills, capabilities and attitudes by participating in classroom and practical sessions that may include face to face tutor led targeted teaching sessions; online delivery and off campus learning; tutor demonstrations; collaborative group activities and discussions; student seminars and/or presentations; simulated activities and role plays; guest speakers; and practical workshops. All teaching and learning will be web-supported.
Assessment Criteria: The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, students must attempt each component, meet all learning outcomes and achieve an overall pass grade of 50%.
Learning and Teaching Resource: A full set of resources will be issued for this module, including course work and assessment materials, a list of recommended/required texts/library books, and web-based resources. Students will also be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec.