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Module title: Career Development Theory
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CRG11106
Module leader: Peter Robertson
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Teacher Education
Prerequisites

N/A
Description of module content:

This module will assume no prior knowledge of psychology or sociology. Career theories will be compared and contrasted. The relationship between theory and practice will be explored, while placing guidance in its political context. Every opportunity will be taken to relate the value of theory to the practical day to day work of professional careers advisers. Psychometric testing and other assessment practices will be explored in relation to their underpinning theory.
Learning Outcomes for module:

By the end of the module, students will be able to:

LO1: Analyse the main psychological and sociological theories of career development

LO2: Critically evaluate theories and models of vocational choice and career development.

LO3: Critically explore the implications of theory for professional practice, including assessment
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 2, FACE-TO-FACE, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: FACE-TO-FACE
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Peter Robertson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 12
Face To Face Tutorial 12
Online Guided independent study 26
Independent Learning Groupwork (Independent Study) 100
Other Work based learning 50
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Report 50 1,3 9 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2500
Essay 50 2-4 13 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2500
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

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CRG11106 Career Development Theory
 

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