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2020/21 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

HECS5312M Professional Work Based Learning

15 creditsClass Size: 20

If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.

Module manager: Elaine McNichol
Email: E.McNichol@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Jan (adv yr), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2020/21

Pre-requisite qualifications

Applicants will be currently working in practice or have access to placement areas through registration on an appropriate programme of study
AND
Applicants will normally possess a 2:1 honours degree from a recognised higher education institution in an appropriate subject

Module replaces

This module replaces DISC5012M which as a result of The School review has moved to LIME

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module will provide the opportunity to apply learning to work based issues and problems.This module allows students to design, negotiate and manage their own study relevant to their working experience.Students can build their project around a theme, topic or investigation, which directly relates to their placement / working circumstances and previous experience

Objectives

A work-based learning module allows students to design, negotiate and manage their own study relevant to their working experience / clinical placements. Students can build their project around a theme, topic or investigation, which directly relates to their working / placement circumstances and previous experience

Learning outcomes
The module gives students the opportunity to focus on issues of real concern to themselves and their placement / work place. They can use their placement / work place as a centre of learning, supported by the expertise and resources of the university.

Work based learning includes the following features: -

1. It relates to a study chosen by the student.
2. Learning arises from undertaking the study.
3. It is placement / work based.
4. Work based learning may be associated with the study of clinical or management issues.
5. It is autonomously managed by the student.
6. Learning takes place without direct instruction or formal tuition. Learners are expected to take a large measure of responsibility for carrying out the study and learning will take place as an associated activity.

Work based learning involves people managing their own learning through topic based study aimed at enhancing personal and professional development.

Skills outcomes
Identify, design and undertake an appropriate work based project.

Communicate the project findings effectively through a portfolio, written essay or project report with a practice assessment will also be considered, (equivalent to a 2,500 word assignment).

Syllabus

The module gives students the opportunity to focus on issues of real concern to themselves and their work place. They can use their work place as a centre of learning, supported by the expertise and resources of the university.
Work based learning includes the following features: -

1. It relates to a study chosen by the student.
2. Learning arises from undertaking the study.
3. It is work based.
4. Work based learning may be associated with the study of clinical or management issues.
5. It is autonomously managed by the student.
6. Learning takes place without direct instruction or formal tuition. Learners are expected to take a large measure of responsibility for carrying out the study and learning will take place as an associated activity.
Work based learning involves people managing their own learning through topic based study aimed at enhancing personal and professional development.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Clinical Sessions	12	1.00	12.00
Group learning	1	2.00	2.00
Tutorial	3	1.00	3.00
Private study hours			133.00
Total Contact hours			17.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Private study is allocated within this module to be used for reading textbooks and journal articles relevant to the module and includes time for course work and assignment preparation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Group tutorial incorporating discussion of proposed study

Submission of 200 word synopsis that clearly articulates the topic area the student is intending to study. This is then agreed and an appropriate supervisor identified

Individual tutorials with project supervisors and students to evaluate progress at regular intervals during the project or equivalent e-mail/phone communication (3x1 hours)


Monitoring of progress:
Work based learning involves people managing their own learning through topic based study aimed at enhancing personal and professional development The student will be supported through tutorials with tutors based at the university and by a mentor in their workplace / clinical placement (optional as appropriate)
Regular group tutorials embedded into the learning will allow individual and group progression to be evaluated, providing feedback to both students and teachers.
As a student you will know how well you are doing by: attending tutorials, discussing progress to date, exploring and sharing any challenges you are experiencing with the work based project and listening to and learning from the experiences of other students

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Negotiated Assessment based on learning objectives and outcome measures (equivalent to 2,500 word assignment)	100.00
Written Work	FORMATIVE: 200 word synopsis outlining intended project	0.00
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: 10/08/2020 08:37:18

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