2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
LUBS5620M Work-Based Learning Induction
15 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Margaret Gibbons
Email: mg@lubs.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be able to:1. appreciate and demonstrate the benefits of work-based learning as an approach to studying and learning;
2. identify their learning needs in the context of the programme;
3. devise a strategy for developing the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to complete the programme of study at the required academic level;
4. monitor and evaluate progress towards self defined learning targets;
5. demonstrate their ability to work as self managed learners; and
6. demonstrate their ability to work with others.
Syllabus
The aim of this module is to adequately prepare students to undertake postgraduate level work and to develop skills in reflective practice. Coverage will include:
1. The work-based approach to studying and learning; that includes reflective practice and learning sets
2. Identification of personal learning needs through an Action Plan and PDP;
3. Research, bibliography and referencing, project management writing skills and the integration of theory and practice;
4. Time management and use of Learning Logs/Journals to monitor and review personal learning;
5. Self-managed learning, internet work, including the University's Virtual Learning Environment and their implications;
6. Learning with and from others while giving and receiving feedback.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 3 | 7.00 | 21.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 5.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 124.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Contribution to online discussions / activities through the University's VLEPreparation for teaching sessions / reading
Development of Research Report
Maintaining of Learning Journal
Development of Personal Review of Learning
Meetings / activities with workplace mentor
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Feedback from individual and learning set activities during teaching sessions and tutorials.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | 1,500 words personal development plan & personal review of learning | 50.00 |
| Assignment | 1,500 words work based paper | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 23/03/2015
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