Case study
Developing learning and personal skills through the social policy curriculum
| Case study summary | |
|---|---|
| Author | Anne Llewellyn |
| Organisation | Leeds Metropolitan University |
| Contact | a.llewellyn@lmu.ac.uk |
| Disciplinary focus | Social Policy |
| Publication date | 13 June 2002 |
| Keywords | social policy curriculum, employability, skills |
Description
In response to institutional requirements regarding the additional curriculum and changing student needs, the social policy teaching team designed a level 1 module which integrated the development of transferable and employability skills with subject specific knowledge and study. While retaining a skills focus, it was tightly structured around conceptual, theoretical and practice-related issues: poverty and social exclusion. Students worked in small ALGs, received supporting lectures and a module handbook. Student feedback was positive even though the workload was relatively demanding. Staff saw cohesion within the student body and also an excellent relationship between staff and students.
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