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2013/14 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC2226 Work-based Learning 2

40 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Sally Gibbs
Email: s.e.gibbs@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2013/14

Pre-requisite qualifications

120 credits at Level 1 FD Learning and Teaching

Pre-requisites

LLLC1309	Work-based Learning 1
LLLC2201	Contemporary Issue in Learning
LLLC2202	Curriculum & Assessment

Module replaces

LLLC 2203

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module allows you to carry out an in-depth investigation of an aspect of work that interests you. This could be a piece of research identified by your organisation, a critical evaluation of a recent activity, a feasibility study for a new activity, the development of a new learning resource - the choice is yours.

Objectives

The aim of this module is to provide the opportunity to undertake an in-depth project or activity in the workplace.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the module students will have knowledge of:
- a particular aspect of the workplace & its context within the whole;
- the skills & knowledge needed to undertake & manage project work&/or activities in the workplace;
- the roles & responsibilities of significant staff within (& potentially outwith) the organisation.

Skills outcomes
By the end of the module students will be better able to:
- work individually & as part of a team to complete an agreed project or activity;
- utilise a range of skills for researching the workplace;
- reflect critically on their personal contribution to the workplace;
- determine the most effective way to present information to particular groups.

Syllabus

- Researching the workplace, development & application of skills
- Identification, negotiation & management of a work-based project/activity
- Reflection on personal performance & career development
- Presentation of project to a variety of audiences

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	2	4.00	8.00
Tutorial	1	1.00	1.00
Private study hours			391.00
Total Contact hours			9.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			400.00

Private study

Reading: 42 hours
Planning and Management: 42 hours
Workplace Research: 300 hours
Reflection: 7 hours

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will be allocated an academic tutor & will need to identify an internal mentor. Progress will be monitored via regular contact (email, online) plus a tutorial meeting mid-semester

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	6,000 words	70.00
Oral Presentation	2,000 words	20.00
Written Work	1,000 word project plan	10.00
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: 12/05/2014

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