Modules/Units

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Developing Professional Competencies

This module aims to help the learner understand what professional competencies are and why they are important.. It also seeks to  help the learner conduct research on a prospective study and career path; identify skills areas you will need to develop; know how to compile a professional CV and cover letter, practice the skills needed for a successful interview; and lastly understand the value of becoming a life-long learner.

Living With Integrity

In this module you are going to investigate what it means to live with integrity. The mission to be accomplished is not only to learn what it is, but to begin to live your everyday life with integrity.

Navigating Across Boundaries

The aim of this unit is to help you to know what type of boundaries you encounter in everyday life; recognise the value of being able to venture beyond your own boundaries; develop the ability to readily adjust in new environments by managing your own emotions and behaviour; understand what respect is and demonstrate respect for others outside of your own group; and know how to collaborate and compromise with others in order to achieve a goal.

Working in Diverse Environments

The purpose of this unit is to help you become more aware of your own identity; embrace and value the differences between yourself and others; and be able to admit and work towards overcoming your own personal biases in order for you to be the most productive you can in the 21^st century world of work.

Solving Problems

This module aims to help the learner understand and apply the problem-solving process, to identify the essential elements of a problem and collect reliable information. It further aims to generate solutions from multiple perspectives, selecting possible solutions and finally evaluating solutions.

Critical Thinking

This module aims to help the learner understand the concept of critical thinking; use 6 thinking hats to critically approach a topic or a problem; identify the characteristics of an effective critical thinker; and become aware of what factors keep you from thinking critically.

Acquiring Knowledge

This module will teach students what brain based learning is, explain how the memory process works, identify your learning style and enhance study skills.