Core Module Information
Module title: Independent Study (40 Credits)

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 40.00
ECTS credit value: 20

Module code: SES11105
Module leader: Russell Martindale
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There is no prerequisite for this module

Description of module content:

The module promotes reflection and critical thinking in relation to your own learning in line with your personal, professional and/or academic interests and needs. The content includes a learning agreement: exploration of the concept of reflection, a variety of different frameworks and models; activities to facilitate a deeper understanding of the processes involved in thinking more critically. With your academic tutor you will be required to negotiate a learning agreement equivalent to 400 hours of study.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Construct an Independent Learning Agreement commensurate with SCQF Level 11
LO2: Demonstrate critical thinking and reflection in relation to academic, intellectual, personal and professional needs

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2023/4, Trimester 1, 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: Russell Martindale
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 6
Face To Face Tutorial 4
Independent Learning Guided independent study 390
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Oral Presentation 10 1 4 HOURS= 0.15, WORDS= 0
Oral Presentation 10 2 27 HOURS= 0.15, WORDS= 0
Portfolio 80 2 28 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 8000
Component 1 subtotal: 20
Component 2 subtotal: 80
Module subtotal: 100
2023/4, Trimester 2, BLENDED, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Duncan Mascarenhas
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 6
Face To Face Tutorial 4
Independent Learning Guided independent study 390
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Oral Presentation 10 1 4 HOURS= 0.15, WORDS= 0
Oral Presentation 10 2 27 HOURS= 0.15, WORDS= 0
Portfolio 80 2 28 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 8000
Component 1 subtotal: 20
Component 2 subtotal: 80
Module subtotal: 100
2023/4, Trimester 3, BLENDED,
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Occurrence: 003
Primary mode of delivery: BLENDED
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Duncan Mascarenhas
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 6
Face To Face Tutorial 4
Independent Learning Guided independent study 390
Total Study Hours400
Expected Total Study Hours for Module400


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Oral Presentation 10 1 4 HOURS= 0.15, WORDS= 0
Oral Presentation 10 2 27 HOURS= 0.15, WORDS= 0
Portfolio 80 2 28 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 8000
Component 1 subtotal: 20
Component 2 subtotal: 80
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES11105 Independent Study (40 credit)