Work-based Learning
| Module title | Work-based Learning |
|---|---|
| Module code | HPDM047 |
| Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Julia Baptista (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 10 | 10 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 15 |
|---|
Module description
In this module you will focus on applying the learning from your masters study to your own work place or a work-related project. You will be encouraged to identify an area within your own practice where your studies are influencing, or has the potential to influence, healthcare. This will form the basis for a short case based portfolio of study. This portfolio will embed learning within the context of your own work environment and could relate to patient cases, education or research. Through critical analysis you will evaluate current evidence / practice and demonstrate skills in identifying barriers or facilitators to change and will provide recommendations to improve care / practice within your area.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module explores the influence of new developments within the students own sphere of professional practice. These will be discussed and key areas for further study will be identified. The module aims to explore research in practice through critical analysis, evaluation of different types of evidence and through a short case based portfolio the students will develop recommendations to improve translate knowledge into tangible developments in practice. This module will develop understanding of the complexities of introducing / advancing knowledge within practice whilst considering any relevant ethical issues and will enable students to explore strategies to improve the integration / translation of knowledge to improve healthcare.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Describe and critically evaluate an area within your practice that is being influenced by recent advances in knowledge or technology.
- 2. Develop insight into the application of research into practice, including the barriers and facilitators to change.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Evaluate the role of different types of evidence (eg publications, media, patient / staff experience), to inform public and professionals.
- 4. Provide recommendations for your specific work area to improve integration of knowledge to improve practice / patient experience.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Critically reflect on personal practice to allow for personal development and change
- 6. Respond to innovation and new technologies and evaluate these in the context of best practice and the need for improvements in health care delivery or research.
- 7. Communicate accurately and effectively with peers, colleagues and tutors.
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary, an example of an overall structure is as follows:
- Group discussion within the students work place or work-related project
- Identification of particular areas for study within the module relating to practice
- Refining of ideas / discussion of techniques of critical analysis
- Identifying different types of evidence relating to the topic area
- Discussion of portfolio plan
- Student presentation to group of preliminary findings (formative assessment)
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 138 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled teaching and learning | 6 | Lecture / Group discussion. Small-group discussion in tutorials and seminars may be replaced by synchronous group discussion on Teams/ Zoom; or asynchronous online discussion |
| Scheduled teaching and learning | 6 | Group discussion / Formative assessment (presentation) Presentations (e.g. PowerPoint-based presentation to group in face-to-face setting) may be replaced by PowerPoint-based presentation to the group using Teams/Zoom |
| Guided independent study | 5 | Preparation for scheduled teaching and learning |
| Guided independent study | 10 | Tutor guided online discussion forum |
| Guided independent study | 20 | Presentation Preparation (including plan) |
| Guided independent study | 63 | Independent critical analysis / evaluation developing recommendations |
| Guided independent study | 40 | Writing portfolio / recommendations |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presentation of case based portfolio of study | 20 mins | 1-7 | Oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 100 | 2000 words | 1-7 | Written |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (100%) | Rewrite of portfolio (2000 words) | 1-7 | Typically within six weeks of the result |
Re-assessment notes
In the event of you failing a module, you will be given a chance to resubmit the failed components that led to the overall module failure. This will normally be within six weeks of the overall module result being known, except in the case of written and/or practical examinations which may take longer to reschedule. The module result will then be capped at 50.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=6149
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 14/12/2016 |
| Last revision date | 30/07/2020 |
