1. Developing Students’ Skills
A Case Study
Academic Platform
Structure
Skills Delivery
Success

2. Case Study Why develop skills? School v University Entry to University
DDE
Limited choices
Key to doing well

3. Foundation Built Environment
Entry Requirements
Unique Nature
Architecture, Construction, Planning & Real Estate

4. Foundation Built Environment
Structure
Core - Integrative and Contextual Studies x3
Core - Essential Skills
Core - Environmental Science
Level 4 x 2
Word Processing and Spreadsheet

5. Foundation Built Environment
Integrative and Contextual Studies x3 & Essential Skills
Academic Literacy
Live Projects
Subject knowledge
Practical Skills
Environmental Science
Practical Knowledge
Level 4s - Integration

6. Skills Developed Problem Solving Technical Skills Essay Writing
Research
Referencing
Presentation
Group Work

7. Success
The FBE has enabled me to develop my skills in terms of group work in which communication and task distribution are essential to form a great project. During the undergraduate program, a lot of group work is required and through the FBE I was prepared to tackle them. My writing skills have been enhanced through essay writing on topics related closely to the built environment. The undergraduate program requires a lot of individual essays and the FBE has made me more confident in writing them. Time management is another vital skill learnt in FBE which is essential in the rest of the undergraduate program.

8. Success? 2010 - 60% with first or 2:1 2011 – 75% with first or 2:1

9. How can we improve delivery?
Discussion
How can we improve delivery?
How do we tackle students that don’t engage?

10. Any Questions?