DE100 Investigating psychology 1
Online Activity 20.2: Skills inventory
Skill domains Examples of skill development from
DE100
Cognitive skills 1. Interpreting numerical data from
Cognitive skills refer to thinking skills, tables accurately (TMA 01).
such as problem solving, analysis and 2. Evaluating information by
research. identifying its strengths and
limitations (TMA 03).
3. Analysing information by
identifying similarities and
differences for two studies (TMA
02).
4. Understanding and interpreting
evidence to support arguments in
essays (TMA 03).
Key skills 1. Writing in clear sentences and
Key skills are gained as a result of study, structured paragraphs.
such as communication skills and time 2. Writing for specific purpose and
management. audience (blogs, essays, reports).
3. Using references to acknowledge
sources and comply with specific
writing guidelines.
4. Managing time to complete
assignments by the cut-off dates.
Practical and professional skills 1. Working with feedback to support
Practical and professional skills are skills reflection on learning and skill
which can easily be applied to a particular development.
vocational area such as working with 2. Searching for and evaluating
people, for example, in a caring or information from the internet and
other sources.
educational context.
3. Understanding the importance of
ethics in research and professional
activity.
4. Using a computer for learning and
sharing information (e.g.
wordprocessing, online forums,
module website).