PDLS - Mind Map

PDLS - Mind Map

1. Course Outline

   • The Principles of learning & learning styles
   • Identifying appropriate personal learning styles

2. Note taking skills & exam planning

   • Identify main ideas in text/presentation
   • Mind mapping
   • Tips to prepare for exams

3. Self-awareness & reflections

   • Identifying important moral values
   • Reflecting on values in daily activities
   • Cultural sensitivity to the different cultures in Malaysia

4. Goal setting, career planning, & planning personal mission statements

   • Importance of goal setting
   • Setting academic goals
   • Setting career goals

5. Employment & in-training skills

   • Suitable format for a CV & a cover letter
   • Workplace etiquette
   • Interview skills

6. Presentation skills

   • Presentation skills
   • Presentation practical

7. Managing meetings

   • Identifying meeting's purpose
   • Key steps in organizing & running an effective meeting
   • Planning, organizing & managing an effective meeting

8. Understanding leadership styles

   • Key qualities of good leaders
   • Various leadership styles

9. 7 essential behaviors of leaders

   • Identify role of one's passions & strengths in success
   • Set clear goals
   • Apply the steps in following through goals

10. Time management

    • Memorize Stephen Covey's model for managing priorities
    • Evaluate use of own time
    • Identify own time wasters & actions to be taken about them

11. Problem solving techniques

    • List basic steps in problem solving
    • Practice at least 2 problem solving tools

12. Assessments

    • Coursework 50%
      • Individual assignment 15%
      • Group tutorial activities 15%
      • Research based group presentation 20%
    • Final exam 50%