Skills for Employability and Study
Good Business with Soul
Join us as we explore social enterprise, looking at how we might improve some aspects of business and community life. This module will introduce the concept of social enterprise and offer students the tools to run a project for financial profit, and social benefit too – the second bottom line. Profit generation is essential to any project or business: it’s what happens to the profit that gives the enterprise social impact and integrity. Students will learn the necessary skills to set up and manage social and community enterprises in the competitive and complex environment of civil society. It is hoped that the module will include visits to social enterprises in York and input from people working in the sector. This module is the first part of the University Certificate of Lifelong Learning (Social Enterprise) and must be completed before students can undertake any of the other modules that form this certificate.
Paul Norbury BA PGCE
Term: Autumn
Day: Monday
Start Date: 03 October 2011
Time: 6.30-9.30pm
No. of weeks: 11
Full fee: £180.00
Credits: 20
Developing Academic Integrity
The world of the university is a complex one of rules and regulations, policies and procedures; but it is also a community of like-minded people looking to share their ideas, learn from peers and give credit where credit is due. This academic integrity has always been with us, but what are the principles and how does one go about applying them to avoid confusion? What is plagiarism and how do we avoid it? What is the difference between collusion and collaboration? How do we distinguish our own ideas from those of others in our writing? This session aims to demystify the jargon and give some practical examples of good technique, for example regarding paraphrasing and referencing, to ensure the probity of students’ work and to help them achieve as much as possible through attention to all the facets of assignment writing.
Adrian Lee BA PhD PGCAP FHEA
Term: Autumn
Day: Saturday
Start Date: 29 October 2011
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
No. of weeks: 1
Full fee: Free
An Introduction to Group Work
‘The essence of man is social,’ wrote Michael Foulkes, the founder of Group Analysis, and groups are indeed at the heart of our development as people, as well as our professional and social lives. This interactive workshop is suitable for anyone interested in how they interact in groups, whether in the family, workplace or socially. Participants will have the opportunity to find out more about group work, with an emphasis on ‘helping’ or therapeutic groups, and how it can sometimes offer more than individual help. We will explore the opportunities and challenges of group dynamics through a combination of discussion, exercises, some theoretical input and a taste of experiential work. Participants will be able to reflect on their own experiences and find out about further training opportunities. The workshop leaders are psychotherapists in the NHS and private practice.
Christopher Davies BSc MInstGA MBACP and Sally King MA MInstGA MBACP
Term: Autumn
Day: Saturday
Start Date: 12 November 2011
Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
No. of weeks: 1
Full fee: £35.00
Developing the Skills for Postgraduate Study
Ideal for anyone considering a return to university for postgraduate study, this course is designed to explore the key issues of research practice within the Humanities. Offered entirely via distance learning using the university’s virtual learning environment, the course will address the intellectual issues of identifying a topic suitable for study at MA level, and the practical issues of planning and undertaking research. It will therefore assist in the practical application of research problems to your own specific interests. By the end of the course, you should have an understanding of the intellectual and practical issues involved in conducting an extended piece of research at postgraduate level. Through successful completion of regular online exercises, by the conclusion you should be able to scope a research project of your choosing for consideration by a graduate committee of a university department in the Humanities.
Pragya Vohra PhD
Term: Spring/Summer (with a break over Easter)
Start Date: 09 January 2012
Time: Online
No. of weeks: 20
Full fee: £250.00
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Unfortunately this course has been cancelled |
Big Society – Big Ideas: Developing a Successful Social or Community Business Project
There has never been a better time for entrepreneurs to launch new ideas for the improvement of our lives. This module will give you the opportunity to air your ideas in an environment where they might well grow wings! A successful social entrepreneur needs a sound grasp of legal, ethical, financial, management, marketing and leadership skills to turn an idea into reality. This module combines basic project management training with workshop sessions on actual York-based projects (including the students’ own if appropriate) to encourage ideas into life. It will provide practical access to the knowledge and skills required to develop your career in social enterprise, the voluntary and community sectors at any level from volunteer, employee to self-employed or project manager. Students must have completed ‘Good Business with Soul’ to be eligible to enrol.
Paul Norbury BA PGCE
Term: Spring
Day: Wednesday
Start Date: 11 January 2012
Time: 6.30-9.30pm
No. of weeks: 11
Full fee: £180.00
Credits: 20
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Unfortunately this course is unavailable - we will endeavour to offer it again next academic year |
Confidence to Volunteer
Voluntary work can be a rewarding experience for many different reasons; putting something back into the community, career development, learning new skills, or meeting new people. Taking the decision to offer your time can be a daunting experience or an uncertain one with so many opportunities to volunteer. This module is ideal for those looking to undertake voluntary work or for those already engaged and who want to find out more about the voluntary sector and to feel more confident about the role they undertake. Classes will put voluntary work into the current social and political context of the ‘Big Society’, outline expectations on and of volunteers, and discuss the benefits of actively giving freely of one’s time. Attention will also be paid to developing key interpersonal and communication skills and students’ awareness of equality and diversity issues within the voluntary sector.
Adrian Lee BA PhD PGCAP FHEA
Term: Summer
Day: Tuesday
Start Date: 17 April 2012
Time: 7-9pm
No. of weeks: 11
Full fee: £107.00
Credits: 10
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Unfortunately this course has been cancelled |
Preparing Perfect Presentations NEW DATE
If you’ve ever found yourself coming out in a cold sweat at the thought of standing in front of an audience and presenting your work or ideas; if you’ve no idea of the power of PowerPoint; if you’ve got yourself lost in a dense forest of notes or gone blank at the meaning of a lone bullet point on a cue card, then this session will be for you. Even if you feel confident presenting your thoughts and addressing a class, this session should stimulate new ideas on what makes for an effective presentation, and offer tips on every stage of the process from planning to delivery and review. Individual and group exercises will offer you the opportunity to share ideas with others and to think about what makes for a perfect presentation in the classroom or beyond.
Adrian Lee BA PhD PGCAP FHEA
Term: Spring
Day: Saturday
Start Date: 17 March 2012
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
No. of weeks: 1
Full fee: Free
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Free course - enrol online |
Keeping the Wheels on – Running a Sustainable Enterprise
New opportunities are opening up in the third sector and civil society; however, projects are tested at an early stage for ‘sustainability’ by stakeholders. This means that even start-up enterprises in the community and voluntary sectors need to demonstrate they have the strength in leadership, planning, resources and finance to continue in operation and provide social benefit in the long-term. This module will be of interest to people seeking to start, develop and manage a social enterprise with a long-term vision, but also to those with experience of projects which have had grant support reduced or withdrawn. Participants will engage in theoretical and practical business planning, to identify and secure new revenue streams and diversification for sustained growth. It is hoped there will be field visits to social enterprises in York. Students must have completed ‘Good Business with Soul’ and ‘Big Society – Big Ideas’ to be eligible to enrol.
Paul Norbury BA PGCE
Term: Summer
Day: Monday
Start Date: 16 April 2012
Time: 6.30-9.30pm
No. of weeks: 11
Full fee: £180.00
Credits: 20
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Unfortunately this course is unavailable - we will endeavour to offer it again next academic year |
Developing Your Academic Skills
Is higher education something new to you and you’re not sure what to expect? Have you undertaken a module or two already and found study more difficult than you thought it would be? This module aims to boost your confidence to study at university level by equipping you with key transferable skills. Working throughout the term to produce a final assignment you will be introduced to the building blocks of academic writing step by step, supported by the tutor to develop independent learning skills and the ability to discuss with, and learn from, your fellow students through peer-to-peer activities. The module is suitable for those interested in any of the disciplinary areas of The Centre for Lifelong Learning, as there will be some opportunity to tailor the assignment to your interests.
Adrian Lee BA PhD PGCAP FHEA
Term: Summer
Day: Thursday
Start Date: 19 April 2012
Time: 1.15.3.15pm
No. of weeks: 11
Full fee: £55.00
Credits: 10
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Unfortunately this course has been cancelled |
An Introduction to Teamwork and Leadership
This course will explore what happens when a group of people come together as a team, the dynamics of the collective team and the contributions individuals can make. Using experience of leadership and as a leadership trainer in the voluntary sector, the tutor will outline well-respected models for team analysis and leadership. Discussion of models and theories will be complemented by participative and practical exercises in which the key principles can be applied in a safe and supported environment. Participants should find their confidence to work in teams and to take an active role is enhanced through understanding the value of the diverse skills, attributes and qualities individuals can bring to a task and the value of effective communication to completing it.
Adrian Lee BA PhD PGCAP FHEA
Term: Summer
Day: Friday
Start Date: 27 April 2012
Time: 10.15am-12.15pm
No. of weeks: 4
Full fee: £27.00
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Unfortunately this course has been cancelled |
Writing Skills
Do your essays sometimes meander aimlessly, sometimes barely moving and at others picking up breakneck speed? Are they a solid tower of even shaped bricks or a precarious edifice that might crumble at the slightest touch? This session will discuss the key elements of structure and planning on which to construct a sound piece of work; with activities guiding students as to how to balance the different sections, to develop the argument, incorporate evidence and ensure smooth transitions from point to point. The session will be useful to first-time students wanting to clarify expectation, as well as experienced students seeking to hone their skills.
Adrian Lee BA PhD PGCAP FHEA
Term: Summer
Day: Saturday
Start Date: 19 May 2012
Time: 9.30am-12.30pm
No. of weeks: 1
Full fee: Free
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Free Course - enrol online |
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