Unit 1 Study Skills Project for Access to Higher Education Diploma in Midwifery

This assignment brief for Unit 1 Study Skills Project for Access to Higher Education Diploma in Midwifery requires students to analyze factors affecting planning and organization of study, produce and evaluate a detailed, time-scaled study plan, and understand how to apply theories of learning in relation to personal approaches to learning.

Access to Higher Education Assignment Brief
Student Name ULN
Diploma Title Access to HE Diploma
Midwifery
Module title: Study Skills
Unit title: Unit 1 Preparing to Study
Non-Academic Subject
Content
Unit Code:
Unit Status and
credit value
Level 2 Level 3 U
✓
Level 3 G
Credit Value: 3 credits
Grade descriptors: N/A
Tutor/Assessor Name:
Set Date: Week 1 Due Date: Week 4
Method of Submission: Via e-Assessors
Date Submitted: Approved Late
Submission Date
Assessment method: Written task
LO/AC Ref Level Three criteria applied to this assignment*
Tick if
achieved

LO 1 Understand how study
is organised and planned.
AC 1.1 Analyse factors affecting planning and organisation of
study.
AC 1.2 Produce and evaluate a detailed, time-scaled study
plan.
LO 2 Understand how to
apply theories of learning in
relation to personal
approaches
to learning.
AC 2.1 Evaluate at least two learning theories.
AC 2.2 Evaluate personal learning strengths and weaknesses
in relation to a learning theory.
AC 2.3 Indicate a strategy for addressing learning
weaknesses.
LO 3 Understand a range of
constraints upon study
AC 3.1 Develop and evaluate a range of strategies to address
the factors which may impact on study
LO 4 Understand the
importance of assessment
feedback
AC 4.1 Discuss the value of feedback, and the appropriate
response.
Task Description (including word count) Assessment
Criteria Ref
Mapping to:
In order to successfully complete this assignment, you must pass all assessment criteria
attached.
You are required to produce a written piece of work where you have considered your
preparation for study. The word count for this task is 2000 words (+/- 10%); minimum
word count = 1800 words: maximum word count = 2200 words.
Within this task you are required to analysis different facts that can affect planning and
organisation of study for yourself and students in general (AC 1.1) Remember analysis
means to break an issue into its constituent parts and look in depth into each part. When
AC 1.1
AC 1.2
AC 2.1
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evaluating consider how planning and organisation can impact/effect your studies -
remember your criteria asks you to produce a detailed, time-scaled study plan which
needs to be evaluated. (AC 1.2) (As a guide your response should be approx. 500
words).
The written task also needs to include an evaluation of two recognised learning theories.
(AC 2.1) Learning theories are approaches to learning that attempt to explain how
people learn and are used to improve learning. The resources available on e-Assessors
should be accessed for support. (As a guide your response should be approx. 500 words)
You also need to include an evaluation of your learning strengths and weaknesses in
relation to a learning theory. (AC 2.2) You should also include a statement identifying
practical and realistic strategies for addressing your learning weakness. (AC 2.3) Note:
ac 2.2 and 2.3 must link together (As a guide your response should be approx. 750
words)
Within the written task you need to develop and evaluate a range of strategies to address
the factors which may impact on your study (AC 3.1) You could consider, for example,
your study environment or distractions; resources available on e-Assessors should be
accessed for further support (As a guide your response should be approx. 250 words)
The final part of this task requires you to discuss the value of feedback, and the
appropriate response. (AC 4.1) You need to include notes outlining your discussion
with your tutor as evidence.
The work submitted must include in text citations and a reference list which follows
Harvard Referencing conventions
Additional guidance:
The written task should be word processed and include a title page; the title page should
include your name, the word count and the date of submission
It is your responsibility to upload the work through e-Assessor; failure to submit may
AC 2.2
AC 2.3
AC 3.1
AC 4.1

result in work not being marked.
NOTE: Extensions for mitigating circumstances must be submitted to Course Leader
before submission date.
Student Comment:
Student declaration: I confirm that this
assignment is my own work and that it
complies with this centre’s plagiarism policy.
Signature:
Date:
AC 1.1 Analyse factors affecting planning and organisation of study.
Procrastination
Please provide an overview why this would affect your planning and organisation of study. Ensure you
write at least 6-7 sentences. Answer each of the questions below to help:
From my point of view, organized study plan plays a crucial role as it directly impact the performance
of the students. The biggest challenge which is being faced by every student is maintaining the
studying balance with the social life. Excess of one thing could lead failure to another like if I am
studying hard, at one point it would make me depressed or be stressed (Spiteri and Chang Rundgren,
2020). That is why it is essential to be socialized with friends or continue any hobby which helps to
recharge my batteries to study back.
Why this would affect your planning of study?
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The factor which affect me and most of the students during the assignment was procrastination which
refers to an act of delaying or doing the task unnecessarily or voluntarily slowly. It is a complex
phenomenon which affects my efficacy, reduced my task value, cause of high impulsiveness and
distraction and a long delay between completion of task.
How it would affect your learning and planning study?
The factor which affect the study of the students is they didn't plan the long-term and short-term goals.
what could be done to avoid this?
I never framed my goals which result in my low performance in the academics. Many students of my
classroom formulate day-to-day tasks which helped them to manage the tasks in a balanced way.
Does it affect you?
These factors have a negative impact on the students which could reduce the performance and decrease
the chance of success in the near future. It could be developed and corrected by time table of the study
plan because it directly affects the success of individual in the future.
Lack of Focus
Please provide an overview why this would affect your planning and organisation of study. Ensure you
write at least 6-7 sentences. Answer each of the questions below to help:
I got distracted because of surfing the social media apps, playing outdoor & indoor games, watching
TV and partying out with friends resulting in late submissions of the tasks. The other factor which
affect the study planning are distraction which result in the lack of focus. Using different social media
platforms waste the time of the students which results in the low performance of the students (Mok and
et.al., 2021).
Why this would affect your planning of study?
I am an extrovert and want to share my life socially this motivates me to always use the social media
platforms like instagram, facebook etc.
How it would affect your learning and planning study?

Distraction affects my learning and planning study because it can become my habit and it cannot easily
leave so, it affects.
what could be done to avoid this?
Students require to formulate the plan for avoid the affects of learning and planning study. With the
helps of schedule time-frame helps in improve performance of students as well as avoid the distraction
activities.
Does it effect you?
Yes, it affects me, because it directly impacts on study plan and my learning study.
Time Management
Please provide an overview why this would affect your planning and organization of study. Ensure you
write at least 6-7 sentences. Answer each of the questions below to help:
Time management is the process of plan and organize the time table for study. It helps in achieve the
goal faster and it reduces the stress as well as helps in break down my task in activities, so I able to
manage and organize my time. It also includes the greater capability, confidence and clarity for
accomplish the task at the given period. Good time management helps in reduce the procrastinating
and enhance the productivity as well as better outcomes.
Why this would affect your planning of study?
During the activities I was not able to complete my task in a given time period. There was an
assignment which I had to submit in a week but despite the fact that I had already done that work
earlier, I keep on postponing it and marked it as a late submission.
How it would affect your learning and planning study?
It would affect my learning and planning study, if I will not follow the task and study plan because it is
most important for not affect planning study.
what could be done to avoid this?
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This factor assist to produce a scheduled time task which set goals for the long run of a student and
provide them an edge against the other students. I should follow SMART strategy to set the target so to
achieve success in the future.
Does it effect you?
Yes, it affects me because time management are important for achieve goals and objectives as well as
success in the future, so I require to spend my time ion learning and planning study.
AC 1.2 Produce and evaluate a detailed, time-scaled study plan.
Time-
table
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunda
y
6:00AM Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake up Wake
up
7:00-
7:20AM
Form a list
for a day
Schedule the
plan to do
work
Make a list
of things to
be done
Formulation
of a day
plans
Determinati
on of things
for the day
Develop to
do list
Task
for the
day
7:30 -
8:30AM
Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation Meditation Medita
tion
8:30 –
9:30AM
Learn new
language
Learn about
facts
Collect the
information
Read articles Formation
of notes
Conduct test
and
evaluation
of mistakes
Work
on the
area of
improv
ement
9:30-
10:00
AM
Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakfast Breakf
ast

10:00 -
10:45
AM
Study Study Study Study Study Evaluation
of the
problem
Resolv
e the
proble
ms
10:45 to
11:00
AM
Refreshment
of mind
Refreshment
of mind
Refreshment
of mind
Refreshment
of mind
Refreshment
of mind
Refreshment
of mind
Refres
hment
of
mind
11:00 -
11:45
AM
Completion
of education
work
Completion
of education
work
Completion
of education
work
Completion
of education
work
Completion
of education
work
Work on
assignment
Work
on
assign
ment
11:45-
2:00
PM
Study Study Study Study Study Study Study
2:00 -
2:30
PM
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
2:30-
3:00
PM
Checking
out updates
Checking
out updates
Checking
out updates
Checking
out updates
Checking
out updates
Checking
out updates
Checki
ng out
updates
3:00-
5:00
PM
Learning Learning Learning Learning Learning Evaluation
of learning
Work
on area
of
improv
ement
5:00- Coffee break Coffee break Coffee Coffee break Coffee break Coffee Coffee
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5:30
PM
with family with family break with
family
with family with family break with
family
break
with
family
5:30-
6:00
PM
Exercise and
go for walk
Exercise and
go for walk
Exercise and
go for walk
Exercise and
go for walk
Exercise and
go for walk
Exercise and
go for walk
Exercis
e and
go for
walk
6:30 to
7:00
PM
Spend time
with friends
Spend time
with friends
Spend time
with friends
Spend time
with friends
Spend time
with friends
Spend time
with friends
Spend
time
with
friends
7:00-
8:30
PM
Revision Revision Revision Revision Revision Revision Revisio
n
8:30-
9:30
PM
Study Study Study Study Study Study Study
9:30 to
10:00
PM
dinner dinner dinner dinner dinner dinner dinner
10:00-
10:30
PM
Revision Revision Revision Revision Revision Conduct test Practic
e for
improv
ement
10:30-
11:30
Read novels Read novels Read novels Read novels Read novels Read novels Read
novels

11:30-
6:00
AM
Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep Sleep
Evaluation of my Study Plan
It evaluates with the helps of negative and positive about my study plan as well as discuss that how I
can I go on track.
Positives about my study Plan
My whole schedule are good because it is 24 hours study plan. It is sufficient time and yes, I am able
to fit must study plan in around my time table because my whole time table focus on study and it is
more effective because it helps me in guide direction to study.
Negatives about my study Plan
I can distract from my time table and any extra activity and negatively effect on my study plan because
if I get distract in one activity than it can affect it. It can also cause stress because I have to adjust my
whole activities according to my study plan.
What can I do to stay on track
It will meet this study plan with alarm clock in my phone because it helps men in remind that what I
have to do next step so, it can help me stay on track with it.
AC 2.1 Evaluate at least two learning theories.
Learning and teaching appears to be a universal experience. The meaning of learning refers to
the process which grooms overall personal and environmental experience by enriching an individual
skill, value, attitude, knowledge, view and behaviour whereas learning theories means the hypothesis
which explain how the particular process takes place. There are primarily four learning theories i.e.
behaviourism, constructivism, cognitivism and kolb's learning cycle. In this report behaviourism and
constructivism theories are going to be discussed.
Constructivism
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Constructivism learning theory means that when learners through the self interpretation of the
information rather than just following the given path. According to Piaget, knowledge must be actively
created by the students. The aim of this theory is to promote communication skills through
collaboration in the classroom by sharing their ideas in the group tasks or projects. It aids the student
to develop advanced skills such as analytical thinking, evaluation, intermediary skills and diversified
viewpoints.
Positives of Cognitivism
it helps in enhance life long learning and students are able to build their previous ideas and knowledge.
It also helps in boost confidence of students and improve their problems solving skills as well as helps
to learn new things faster.
Why is this a positive to the learner?
According to my point of view, this approach of learning is beneficial for the learners due to the
advanced learning skills taught during the tasks.
Do you agree with the theory?
Yes, according to me this theory of learning is beneficial for the students because it actively constructs their
knowledge instead of ingesting knowledge with the help of textbooks or teachers.
Can you relate to the theory?
In the classroom, helps students to explain and understand theory helps in enhance knowledge. Ask
students to explain and justify their thinking helps in improve students recall as well as understanding.
Negatives of Cognitivism
The drawback for this theory is that it is time-consuming method as it is a trial-and-error mode and
lack of structure provide an environment which the students cannot be excelled.
Why is this a negative to the learner?
This is negatively to learner because its cannot be measure directly and it is relies on the inference. It
also ignores the other factors of behaviours and it has been shown to affects the behaviours of students.

Is there a way that the learner could overcome this?
Learning theory negativism can be overcome with the helps of provide proper environments so,
students are able to excellent the relevant knowledge and ideas.
Do you agree? Link to your opinion - do you agree with them, or do you think they have any issues
that you disagree with?
Yes, I agree with my opinion because the proper structure of environment helps in high controlled
and produce the objective and reliable data.
Overall Opinion
It focuses on the change in knowledge and experience of individuals. There are three components
which are defined the cognitive such as the causes of learners is the experience of learners. Change in
the learner knowledge as well as learning are involves the changes.
Behaviourism
Behaviourism learning theory states that it focused on the idea that learning all behaviour could be
possible by interacting with environment. In other words, it refers to the process where inherited
factors have very less impact on the behaviour and it has to be learned through the environmental
stimuli (Oommen, 2020). Continuous feedback, praising, reward system and positive reinforcement
are the behaviour techniques examples. Learning is not only acquiring new knowledge but to get new
behaviour. During classroom, teachers should restrict themselves in giving too much of negative
feedback and instead of that should focus on to motivate the learners by providing positive feedback.
According to my point of view, I completely agree with this theory as helps the learner to focus on a
single goal. This learning theory emphasize on measuring the objective with the assistance of
reinforcement and punishment.
Positives of Behaviourism
One of the biggest strength of this theory is that it provides an ability to easily observe the behaviour
by conducting the data. Learner can focus on their goals and also emphasize goals and objectives
measurements.
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Why is this a positive to the learner?
Personally, behaviourism theory kept me motivated during classroom when the teachers provided me
positive feedback regarding the task I had completed.
Do you agree with the theory?
Yes, I am agreed with this theory because it is observable change in behaviour and its is the acquisition
of the behaviour as well as it lead changes in behaviour positively.
Can you relate to the theory?
There are certain points which need to be criticized as according to different authors this theory is an
extrapolation of behaviour of animal to that human. For example, like dogs praising him on the correct
attitude with the treat. Dogs would hear the ring bell, and then they would be given food.
Negatives of Behaviourism
The reason that this theory fails according to the thinkers is not correct because treats for animals is
like incentive for the humans. Another weaknesses are that it does not include the human languages
which needs to be developed and lastly the impact of environment not to be considered by the
behaviourists.
Why is this a negative to the learner?
It can be negative for learner because in some aspects it can consider as the immoral and it is negative
impact on learners. It can also ignore the metal process that are involved in the learning.
Is there a way that the learner could overcome this?
It can be overcome with the helps of rules and procedures that can be applied in classroom so, the
negative behaviourism can easily overcome as well as punishments and rewards also helps in
overcome the negativism in individualism.
Do you agree?
Yes, I agree with that because it helps in improve the individual behaviour in the learning theory. Its id
negative and positive reinforcements can be the motivators for the students.
Can you relate?

For example: if I wake up to an alarm in early morning and then turn off it and them I reward myself
by removing the uncomfortable stimulus is the example of the negative reinforcements.
Overall Opinion
It is useful theory because it helps in measure the learning for students and it is the easiest way theory
for measure the learning of students. The principle of behaviourism includes the reinforcers, roles of
consequences, shaping. Schedules of reinforcements, maintenance, etc.
AC 2.2 Evaluate personal learning strengths and weaknesses in relation to a learning
theory.
After evaluating different learning theories I am going to investigate my strengths and weaknesses
which are based on the constructivism learning theory that helped me to improve myself in the near
future. The constructivism approach helps me to learn different techniques which can profound
wisdom.
MY STRENGTHS
I could figure out that I am always eager to
learn & being enthusiastic, confident,
leadership qualities, good listener, creative
and honest.
Overcome: constructivism learning theory
already include my elements of strengths as
creativity, eagerness to learn and good
listening skills are the part of this theory.
The given theory helps the students to
critically analyse or think according to the
given situation which develop the following
skills that provides an edge in the
classroom. These are known as advanced
skills for example, reciprocal learning,
cooperative learning, inquiry-based learning
MY WEAKNESSES
my weaknesses i.e. writing skills, studying,
communication skills, time management,
procrastinating and performing task I am
being distracted.
Overcome: The constructivism learning
theory helps to overcome my weaknesses
and overall development could be easily
done. This approach promotes different
methods of teaching rather than following
old concept of teaching i.e. students are not
required to just listen to the teachers rather
than that they involve the learners to
participate in this process (Clark, 2018).
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and problem-based learning.
It would develop advanced skills such as
analytical thinking, creativity, identifying
intermediary skills which are to be acquired
based on the students need. Therefore, this
theory helps me in the overall learning and
plays a crucial role in my future by either
providing me a better job opportunities or in
academics.
MY OPPERTUNITIES
I am open to get internship opportunity
which would help me with the application
for the Universities. I can enhance my
learning skills and knowledge by pushing to
grab different opportunities (Carver-Thomas
and Darling-Hammond, 2019).
Overcome: This theory helps to build the
advance learning skills which required
during the classroom session and assist me
to grab the opportunity by having extra
skills other than the other students. The
opportunity gate is open due to this theory
and I can participate in various summer &
winter programmes.
With the help of constructivism theory I
could develop time management strategies
which reduces procrastination from my side
MY THREATS
Recently, I witnessed that writing is my
biggest threat as I faced problem while
article writing competition.
Overcome: This theory would aid me to
determine and better my writing skills
which further assist me in extracurricular
activities and academics. The learning
theory also develop interpersonal skills
which helps me to easily communicate with
the peer group or the teachers. Lack of the
above skill could cause social awkwardness
within the classroom but building this skill
significantly help to improve the experience
level by maintaining the relations.

as I would be able to efficiently manage the
time. The distraction could be limited by
performing tasks in a timely scheduled
manner, and I am fully motivated due to do
the given task in a time bound without any
distraction caused due to surfing social
media apps or playing sports.
AC 2.3 Indicate a strategy for addressing learning weaknesses.
To overcome the weaknesses I started including strategies which develop my skills, knowledge and
experience in specific reference to my weaknesses.
Following are the strategies used by me are:
Pomodoro strategy: This technique is being used by me to overcome the time management weakness
by setting a to-do list of tasks which need to completed in a given time period (Swan and et.al., 2020).
I tried to complete my homework in 55 minutes without any distraction and set timer for that. After
that I record what I had completed and enjoy a break of five minutes. This really aids to boost up my
time management skills.
Freewriting technique: The another strategy which I involved to fight the weakness is by start writing
on a random topic by structuring it in a proper format whether it is article, essay or answers. This helps
me in the framing my answer better and presentable resulting by an improvement in the grades.
Clear goals: One of the important strategy is to set a clear aim which includes daily, short-term and
long-term goals. This strategy combining with the time management skill help to better achieve the
goals which are formed at the starting of pursuing a task. This would keep me motivated as when I
achieve my short-term or any long-term goals the reward would definitely encourage me to perform
more for my overall development and to achieve success.
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Stop procrastinating: There is no specific strategy to stop delaying the work. I should keep myself
committed to do the task in a given duration of time which would give a great impression of mine in
the classroom (Grunschel and et.al., 2018).
AC 3.1 Develop and evaluate a range of strategies to address the factors which may impact
on study
There are following strategies which could be developed that had an impact on study are:
Digital Downtime
Beating the clock: This strategy helps to set time-oriented goals which helps to keep a check on the
performance of the task (Duncan, 2020). While studying, I usually set timer before starting a topic
which helps to figure out the performance.
Time Management
I can also schedule time frame for my study according to time and day because it helps in effectively
learn about that how to schedule and what I should learn on next day. It is beneficial for me. It
positively affects on my outcomes. I will priorities and make the to do list for completing the daily
task before dealines.
Planning or Study Plan
Quality lighting: It is important to have proper lighting when studying. Many times the natural light is
not enough for studying and there is a need for extra light to get better visibility.
Comfort: It is the another strategy which could be followed i.e. comfort should not be an option while
studying. I can't expect to study on a bed rather I always need a table and chair to pursue studying. The
climate also plays an important role while studying in a winter or summer as during summer I require
proper temperature of the room.
Setting mini Goals

I will set the short term goals to achieve goals and objectives. I set target my result from above as
compare to my friends. It is more effective because at previous classroom I set this types of target and
it gets better result from my friend. But is negatively affected my friendship with my friend and it is
negative reinforcement in behaviourism learning theory. I will set my goals with the best thinking
strategies and scheduling the time frame for achieve the accomplish goals and get better future.
Study Environment
Study jams: Listening to soothing songs rather than distracted noises like construction sites
disturbance, people talk could help to drown out. It is better to listen study jams which could assist me
to be focused during studying.
Background noise: I am the kind of person who required absolute silence during the study. The
background noise distracts me and not allow to be focused (Calabrese Barton and Tan, 2020). This
problem could be resolved by joining local university or private library that help me to get an
environment of study.
Food and smell: The another biggest distraction for me is the smell of food which badly distracts me.
I can't think about the other thing when there is a food or pastry around me. This environmental factor
can't be controlled and are not in my hands.
4.1 The value of the feedback
after the submission of the assignment the teacher provide the feedback which is positive as well as
negative too. with the assistance of the feedback I am able to determine the area of improvement
which I need to focus on for dealing with the forthcoming challenges and develop my best career path.
according to the feedback of the teacher the development of planning is not proper due to which I am
not able to bring the effective plans of action for performing the task in effective as well as efficient
manner. along with that the teacher deliver that I am having good communication and interpretation
skills that help me in developing the better understanding with the people and accomplish success in
the forthcoming time period. apart from that the mentor asked me to manage the work on time as I am
not able to collect the information and submit my assignment on time. as per the views of the teacher
the procrastination is the biggest threats in obtain the opportunity and success in the career path. the
teacher elaborated that I can perform the task much better in the forthcoming time period I work on
area of improvement. for the further changes and productiveness in the work I need to avoid all kind of
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distraction as due to which I am not able to express my ideas and deliver proper concentration at my
assignment. apart from that the teacher appreciated me for the efforts I have delivered in the
completion of the work.as per the teacher I have good understanding and my researching power is
good because of that I can deal with the forthcoming challenges in an appropriate manner. as per the
feedback some of the areas which I need to focus on such as development of planning, distraction and
procrastination of work.

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