Professional/Short course Accelerating Learning for Professionals

Content

The course syllabus typically includes:

Tools and frameworks for learning

• Assessment and evaluation of learning styles
• Application of self-assessment of learning approaches, preferences and developmental needs.
• Development of professional practice Application of learning contractsConcepts of lifelong learning
• Frameworks for reflection
• Self-Management of independent study Problem solving
• Negotiation skills

Using evidence to underpin professional practice

• An introduction to assessing and evaluating evidence
• Sources of knowledge in personal and professional decision making Sources ofevidence
• The advantages and limitations of evidence based practice Appraising the suitability of information sources Accountability: justifying professional decisions and actions

Information management

• Structure of literature
• Types of information e.g. statistics, official publications, non-print media Access to and organisation of sources of information.
• Searching and reviewingliterature.
• Skills of communication and presentation of information AcademicWriting

Learning and Teaching

The key to this module is a blended approach to learning. The majority of the module will be delivered online with online learning activities and access to electronic resources. Face to face teaching will be in the form of seminars, master classes, practical workshops, case based discussions and simulation activities.  

Study time

A total of 48 hours in the form of seminars, lectures, online activities and face to face contact hours.

Assessment

Six formative tasks, reflecting on learning experiences already encountered - discussed within either of the two face-to-face tutorials but requiring no summative assessment. This would also be a further opportunity to review the learning outcomes and ensure that all are evidenced and supported through to the work towards the summative assessment.

One 3,000 word reflective essay and 1,000 words on one task summatively assessed. The task is to reflect on what sources of evidence could be utilised to inform your practice.