Professional/Short course Practice Learning and Student Support

Structure

Content

The module syllabus typically includes the following key topics:

• Describing the role and identifying the attributes of the effective practice-based/ placement educator
• Identifying the knowledge, skills and personal attributes of an effective practice educator including positive role modelling, appropriate values and behaviours, clinical leadership
• Applying learning theories that are appropriate for adult and professional learners
• Planning, implementing and facilitating learning in the placement setting
• Applying sound principles and judgement in the assessment of performance in the placement setting
• Evaluating learning in the practice setting
• Reflecting on experience and formulating action plans to improve future practice

Core reading

You will be provided with access to essential reading either in electronic form via the Library website or Blackboard. The module handbook will also reflect the range of reading to be carried out and the reading from the Supporting Students in Practice (SSIP) module will be relevant.

Learning and Teaching

This module is delivered as an online, asynchronous module, with materials available for students to make use of at times convenient to them.

A variety of teaching and learning approaches will be used, which may include:

• Facilitated online learning activities
• Independent learning, including hours engaged with the suggested learning activities, essential and further reading, and assignment preparation and completion. Independent learning makes up the majority of this modules teaching and learning methods.

Throughout the module, you will have access to a module leader and/or module supervisor, to facilitate one-to-one support and guidance via telephone, email, and other online methods. You may also have access to peer support through the use of online tools such as discussion groups.

Study time

Study time is expected to total approximately 100 hours which includes online engagement with learning units; self-directed reading; and study and work-based learning.

You will have access to a module leader and/or a member of the academic staff involved in the module, which will enable additional one-to-one support and guidance. Individual support will be available via telephone or email.

Assessment

The assessment for this module comprises a 2,500 word (maximum) assignment related to the module learning outcomes. 

Formative assessment opportunities are provided in the provision of feedback on a draft section of work. 

You are also provided with a guidance to complete a formative portfolio, designed to support your learning and assessment preparation, encouraging learning and reflection on practice educator attributes and your role, learning theories, facilitating and evaluating learning, and the assessment of a placement setting performance.