2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HECS3290 Independent Study (Apprenticeship)

10 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr Julia Maz
Email: j.maz@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Feb to 31 Aug (Adv pre 2223) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

Pre-requisite qualifications

Normally completion of 120 credits of Level 2 modules within the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult), BSc (Hons) Nursing (Child) and BSc (Hons) Nursing Mental (Health) - Apprentice route.

This module is mutually exclusive with

HECS3255

Independent Study

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module will enable the apprentice to focus on an area that is of interest to them and which is relevant to their personal and professional development. The apprentice will identify the topic for study in agreement with the Module Leader/Academic supervisor and engage in a process of reflection, reading and writing to evidence their personal learning. The module enables the apprentice to demonstrate how independent learning can impact on professional practice.

Objectives

Learners will be able to identify their learning needs to produce a learning contract, manage learning resources and engage in critical reflection.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module apprentices will:
- Generate a learning contract and own learning resources;
- Examine an appropriate subject in depth;
- Critically appraise the chosen subject from a range of theoretical perspectives;
- Discuss the implications for own practice of the chosen subject.

Skills outcomes
The apprentices identify and manage their own learning with an appointed academic supervisor to produce a learning contract, manage learning resources and engage in critical reflection.
Apprentices select a topic from their own discipline to develop a critical appraisal of key issues and theoretical perspectives within this area.

Independent working is a core skills to be developed in this module.

Syllabus

Apprentices will be expected to generate their own learning contract and agree with the appointed academic supervisor. This will include the identification of objectives for their study, key resources and planned actions in meeting objectives. Apprentice will select a topic/subject from their own discipline in which they will develop a critical appraisal of key issues inherent within this and discuss from a range of theoretical perspectives.

Application of knowledge/topic/subject to own discipline will be highlighted and defended. As part of the process of developing their learning contract, apprentices will develop their own reading list for the module.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision Meetings	3	1.00	3.00
Lecture	2	1.00	2.00
Tutorial	2	2.00	4.00
Private study hours			91.00
Total Contact hours			9.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

The module aims to support active learning, initiated by the apprentice. Support and direction for learning is provided through academic supervision. Private study time should be spent searching the literature, reading, developing the learning contract and preparing work for academic supervision and assessment.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Opportunities will be available for formative feedback on the learning contract via the academic supervisor to optimise successful attainment of learning outcomes. Apprentice support will be according to the School of Healthcare guidelines.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	2500 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Module team meetings will ensure parity regarding expectations and standards.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 18/03/2019

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