2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

LUBS5624M Work-Based Learning Project Planning

30 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

Pre-requisite qualifications

Attendance at prior compulsory modules in the WBL programme of study or programmes negotiated through the WBL Unit.

Pre-requisites

LUBS5620M	Work-Based Learning Induction
LUBS5622M	Work-Based Learning Research Methods

Module replaces

ADUL 5680M

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module students will be able to produce a feasible and fully operational project plan which:
1. provides a rationale for a workplace project that clearly formulates a problem in a complex and unpredictable area and is linked to the student's role in the workplace;
2. specifies a research methodology and resources, appropriate to the project, including relevant research literature, whilst demonstrating the methodology's merits against other possible formulations;
3. specifies the scope and level of the learning to be undertaken by the student to fulfil the learning outcomes of the project module;
4. recognises the importance of working with others (colleagues and other stakeholders who have an interest in the project); to assist the execution and sustaining of workplace projects;
5. demonstrates a creative response to problems identified, that expands or redefines existing knowledge and understanding;
6. develops new approaches for the student and/or the organisation; based on reformulation of ideas in the light of experience.

Syllabus

The aim of this module is to ensure that Work-Based Learning students have the skills necessary to produce a fully worked out project plan that can be implemented in the workplace.

Coverage will include topics selected from:
- review of possible research designs and methodologies relevant to the student's area of interest; desk research;
- approaches to project design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation;
- definition of scope of project;
- presentation of alternative formulations;
- assessment of feasibility;
- barriers and opportunities in the workplace;
- negotiation skills for effective project planning and management;
- identification of resources.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	3	7.00	21.00
Independent online learning hours			5.00
Private study hours			274.00
Total Contact hours			21.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

- Contribution to online discussions/activities through the University's VLE
- Preparation for teaching sessions/reading
- Review of research literature
- Development of Project Plan
- Maintaining Learning Journal
- Development of Personal Review of Learning
- Meetings/activities with workplace mentor

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Individual and group work (learning set) activities during teaching sessions and tutorials.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Project Plan 4,000 words	70.00
Assignment	Personal Review of Learning 2,000 words	30.00
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 website

Last updated: 07/10/2011

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