Ability to work in teams: Establishing and using networks; Collaborating with others to achieve team goals; Coaching and mentoring; Leading with integrity. Recognising and adopting roles within teams; Committing to a team for the period required to complete the task Development of a group contract by students. Creating an industry related blog. Engage in impromptu classes (or online) activities in assessment scheme that require collaboration with others. Students to work first, then share with others and agree a group position. Marks for individual contribution and group solution. Critical appraisal skills – plan and organise: Establishing clear goals and plans of action; Prioritising tasks according to need; Planning and managing workloads efficiently; and Allocating time and resources effectively. Aligning work and learning with personal vision and goals; Self-assessment Develop a study plan for the unit/semester. Students select from different options for assessment task. Critical appraisal skills - solve problems: Capacity to engage in logical and orderly thinking; Ability to complete research; Students engage in games involving risk to develop decision making abilities.
Ability to work in teams Seeks to cooperate with others Recognises barriers Uses some practices for building rapport. Pays attention to diverse perspectives Shares information and resources Looks for strengths in others Actively to build rapport and genuine understanding with others Provides useful feedback and seeks feedback to enhance own performance. Cultivates relationships to build networks. Acknowledges the points of view of others without compromising integrity. Uses high level influencing skills to motivate others Actively builds strategic networks. Critical appraisal skills Plan & organise Makes some decisions regarding sequencing and timing of tasks Starts to coordinate some activities with others Begins to seek guidance Plans sequencing and timing of tasks, links with work of others Makes realistic commitments Recognises and adjusts to deadlines are reached. Takes responsibility for workload Balances competing demands (own and others) Reassesses priorities when circumstances change Organises time and effort around priorities Monitors performance in relation to goals Renegotiates if necessary while managing expectations of others.
Solve problems Make decisions Addresses unfamiliar problems by applying past solutions May reflect on outcomes May seek assistance to develop an improved approach Applies formal problem solving processes Identifies and evaluates several options feedback or advice before implementing a solution. Redefines problems and identifies underlying causes when necessary. Clarifies key issues and generates possible solutions, Establishes criteria for deciding on a course of action. Uses nuanced understanding to recognise surface indicators of deeper problems Invests time in defining the real problem, using a variety of techniques Uses formal techniques to generate and evaluate solutions Ability to generate ideas Identifies how ideas in other contexts might be applied. Applies a formal lateral thinking technique. Supports adoption of ideas that appear to produce minimal change. Contributes to design of new approaches Seeks different perspectives in designing solutions to problems. Supports ideas that appear to produce some radical change. Considers radical as well as incremental change to current approaches Combines lateral and analytical thinking Supports ideas that contribute to broader goals and uses clear criteria to assist Challenges beliefs and assumptions that may be shaping thinking Facilitates a climate in which creativity and innovation are integral Addresses issues that may affect implementation
Ability to manage self and learning Some insight into personal aptitudes and preferences, Targets some development advice and feedback when confronted by barriers. Reflects on past experience and feedback Uses a systematic process to develop skills and knowledge Pro-actively seeks assistance to address identified gaps. Formally reflects on performance Seeks and uses feedback, takes on new challenges, Develops strategies to address factors that limit achievement, Treats every activity as an opportunity to learn, Actively seeks feedback from a wide range of sources Devises innovative ways of sharing knowledge with others. Ability to use technology Applies a small set of operating principles Uses technology in routine ways to store, retrieve and present information. Uses technology to access, organise, analyse and display information and improve efficiency. Interacts, collaborates and creates online Takes responsibility for security of online information. Uses a broad range of technologies to improve productivity Uses online profile and social networking to engage with others in virtual environments. Uses technologies to access and filter data and to extract, organise, integrate and share information effectively Actively seeks out technologies with potential to meet current and future needs Uses digital tools to filter and synthesise meaningful information from multiple sources. Evaluates benefits and risks when collaborating with others.