Thank you for choosing APU on your journey to embark on a Foundation Course via Open Distance Learning. This is the Personal Development and Study Methods course page, comprising complete sets of online materials for your learning. 

You will be guided by me, Muhammad Ma'wa, during the course of your study period. Allow me to introduce myself via the video below.




Module Information:

1. Module Name and Code-BM006-3-0-PDSM (Personal Development and Study Methods)

2. Course synopsis- The aims of this module are to enable students to be self-aware of personality traits and identify their strengths and weaknesses. The module also helps students to adapt to university life with topics related to study skills and personal development.


3. Course Learning Outcomes-

CLO1: Comprehend traits in personal development areas in achieving high self-awareness.

CLO2: Discuss current issues in the community.

CLO3: Present ideas in an engaging way.

4. Assessment-

Individual Assignment   - 30%

Group Project                - 60%

Presentation                  - 10%

5. Reference text-

Essential Reading:

Cottrell, S. (2015). Skills for success: Personal development and Employability. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan.

Further Reading:

De Bono, E. (2015). Serious creativity: How to be creative under pressure and turn ideas into action. London: Vermilion.Mather, P. & McCarthy, R.R. (2015). The art of critical reading. United States: McGraw Hill Higher Education.




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