School of Digital & Business Induction

Topic outline

• Introduction

  At the start of your course you are required to complete a project which is driven by the question; what are the key knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to work in/be a …(your vocational area/career goal)…? with an end product that encompasses; how to get dream jobs in….(your vocational area/chosen career)?

  A large part of how you approach the project will be down to you, and to a certain extent the vocation that you are studying, but you will be required to reflect on various milestones set out over this course, work collaboratively and produce, or at least contribute to, a ‘public product’ at the end.

  Some part of your project may relate directly to the assessment of the main qualification you are studying, other elements will complement it.

  Success in your main qualification is very important as this will help you to develop knowledge, skills and understanding of the area that you are considering your career in.  However, whilst employers will value your qualification, they also value, just a much and sometimes more, a range of skills (including English and Maths) that enable people to function effectively in the workplace. 

  Employers are even more likely to be interested in you if, through practical work experience, you have had a chance to practice and develop these skills in a real working environment.  A big part of this project is aimed at helping you prepare for these experiences and to develop skills that will make you more successful in your studies.

  In summary your Induction Project:

  1. Is organised around an open-ended driving question or challenge - what are the key knowledge, skills and behaviours you need to work in/be a …(insert vocational area/career goal)…?

  2. Creates a need for you to know essential content and skills.

  3. Requires your own inquiry to learn and/or create something new

  4. Requires critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and various forms of communication - often known as 21st Century skills
  

  5. Allows you some degree of student voice and choice.

  6. Incorporates self-reflection, peer feedback and improvement.

  7. Results in a publicly presented product or performance - how to get dream jobs in….(your vocational area/chosen career)?

  Working your way systematically through the sections of this Moodle course will help you to develop the skills you need not only for your project, but to be successful on your course, and beyond it. We call these 'Skills for Success' and you can read more about these in the document at the bottom of this page. The Skills are also mapped against each section of this course.

  You might not use all the resources on this Moodle course as your teachers may suggest alternatives that are more suited to you personally and/or your vocational area.  However, you MUST check the introductory areas of each section as these outline the skills you need to develop and reflect on. Work with your Course Team Leader (CTL) to ensure you've covered everything you need to for your particular project. 

  At the end of each week ALL students are required to complete an evaluative journal entry in their ILP ‘My Learning Diary’ on Pro-Monitor.
  

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    Creating a reflective journal Lesson

    Mark as done

    Each week you are required to reflect on the knowledge and skills you have developed during this project and write this up in your ‘My Learning Diary’ on Pro-Monitor.

    Reflection draws on 2 key employability skills - analysis and evaluation. These are sometimes referred to as 'deeper thinking' or 'critical thinking' skills, and typically involve asking the questions how and why?

    As part of your induction project we want you to think about the knowledge, skills and behaviours that you are developing through your research and the activities you've taken part in. Think about these in relation to your personal goals and ambitions AND the goals of the project.

    The key is to not just describe - for example 'this week I did A & B', but think about what did you learn from A & B? How will this help you with your goals? How well did A & B go, and why? What could you do better in relation to A & B and why? How can you take A & B forward, what do you need to do now/next?

    You may wish to refer to the Short Guide to Reflective Writing on this page.

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    Short-Guide-Reflective-Writing File

    Mark as done
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    'Skills for Success' - our MKC Competencies that you will develop whilst carrying out this project File

    Mark as done
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    Self assessment SCORM package

    Complete or pass the activity

    Level 2  - How to self-assess.

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    Reflection SCORM package

    Complete or pass the activity

    Level 3  - Short guide to reflective writing.

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    Choosing a career SCORM package

    Complete or pass the activity

    Level 2  - Introduction to job research and career paths. 

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    Career Pathways SCORM package

    Complete or pass the activity

    Level 3 - Progression routes within employment sectors.