Module Descriptors
APPROACHES TO FLEXIBLE LEARNING
COST70305
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 7
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Louise Reynolds
Email: L.Reynolds@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 7
Independent Study Hours: 193
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, PG Semester 1
- Occurrence B, Stoke Campus, PG Semester 2
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Learning Contract weighted at 10%
- Reflective Report - 2000 words weighted at 90%
Module Details
MODULE LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Systematic Knowledge and understanding of the key themes and issues involved in flexible learning approaches and the ability to make informed judgements regarding the application of these approaches.
2. The ability to evaluate and select the most appropriate solution to the management of negotiated learning, giving a clear rationale for the choices made. (University Learning Outcomes:).
3. The ability to reflect in writing on the experience of flexible learning and to critically evaluate progress in this area. (University Learning Outcomes
2. The ability to evaluate and select the most appropriate solution to the management of negotiated learning, giving a clear rationale for the choices made. (University Learning Outcomes:).
3. The ability to reflect in writing on the experience of flexible learning and to critically evaluate progress in this area. (University Learning Outcomes
MODULE ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
The Learning Contract is required so that students can map their postgraduate course.
Learning outcomes 1-3 are assessed via the Reflective Report, which is a strategy document relating to how each student will manage their Negotiated Study.
Learning outcomes 1-3 are assessed via the Reflective Report, which is a strategy document relating to how each student will manage their Negotiated Study.
MODULE INDICATIVE CONTENT
This module supports you in the initial stages of your Master by Negotiated Study. At the beginning of the module you will be introduced to the concept of ‘flexible and self-directed learning’ and we will use the module to explore the demands of undertaking research by negotiated study. You are expected to attend a series of three workshops In the sessions, you will be encouraged to discuss your ideas with others in your cohort, in order that we can work in a collaborative way to assist you with the development of your proposed Masters. This will also encourage you to reflect critically upon the process of developing ideas for negotiated study, understand how you can manage your time on the course and prepare you for the next step on the masters, which is the formalisation of your ideas in a formal Learning Contract.
To support your individual progress, early in the term, you will also be provided with a one-to-one tutorial with the module/course leader, where the details of your Learning Contract will be established.
To support your individual progress, early in the term, you will also be provided with a one-to-one tutorial with the module/course leader, where the details of your Learning Contract will be established.
WEB DESCRIPTOR
The module will introduce you to a variety of approaches that are implicit to negotiated study. This will provide you with the key knowledge and skills required to successfully manage your Masters programme. The module will combine one-to-one tutorials and workshops in order to provide you with both the opportunity to develop your own research programme and meet with fellow learners to share experiences of self-managed study.
The module will also involve the development of the learning contract, which is the agreed plan of study for the Masters as a whole. You will also be expected to critically reflect upon the process of developing ideas for negotiated study and consider how you will manage your postgraduate studies.
The module will also involve the development of the learning contract, which is the agreed plan of study for the Masters as a whole. You will also be expected to critically reflect upon the process of developing ideas for negotiated study and consider how you will manage your postgraduate studies.
MODULE LEARNING STRATEGIES
The module will combine one-to-one tutorials with workshops and online learning materials in order to provide you with both the opportunity to develop your own research programme and meet with fellow learners to share experiences of self-managed study.
MODULE TEXTS
BOUD, D. (2006). Aren’t we all learner-centred now? Online source, available at: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290992373_Aren't_we_all_learner-centred_now
BASSOT, B. (2016) The reflective practice guide: an interdisciplinary approach to critical reflection (Routledge). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwjV3NTsMwDI7EDsC0NwCpEgfEoVJ-2LJemYp4AMTVyp85sAOi3Z4fO24lemKnKsont0laO7abz7dqRX5rUZXOkunemMPVOMP7WstZ882ifTW3Pe2jdS2XSwZ768gv8dfTe-HIyNF3aW7UPc1dQ5bjKMqgmU8SNZ-nyqy8Gn9OZSOXtfp47d8Pb-1UVKAN5K-bfbuzXcScc3DBoy-7xLmhGMnOFgwuWZtKDp31GU12ZJ9R71PcalNSpzH65NbqTgTT9g1xgCnOAlbzoVTqfpLuMHyRniIdNg5wPtbc5wCLwV6O1Sz3UbCzyYAKm_7hhP7l8Mx0et5eitScbO8F-ZelFcYaK0Ap7CGPQq4CryUs1g7OEtLjOz6IHEn1wrcwZSzh_03cLwvno7g
BEARD, C. & WILSON, JP. (2013) Experiential learning: a handbook for education, training and coaching (Kogan Page) Here is a link to the e-book at Staffs Uni library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwfV2xCsIwEI3QQa2Obg6CgzgUUi9tk9VS8QPENZxJ62AHsdXv99K0QxGcQsjjkkByuXcX7uYsIN5aTnxum0y4Eu6p4yfjvnO7JSDInk3EdPCJuOee7PMZWw15fumU15u-fsJ9wYL29S6XvgnZ9VRc8nPUFw2IEFyuu8hwqWJjibYkFqUUkFrOMbU0HUBsKsEtCkBQhphGhqWN0RJJuimh0EqFELK1F0zmWVU1uvej6AOHTLniWns_jM2D9BDpqLbRn7qLbTZ6tEnC7jx2UPO6g_X_LnVxzGO6U2ThE3LrkT5Yqp8-18SPvL9L-wKZIWiA
BELL, J. & WATERS, S. (2018) Doing Your Research Project. 7th Edition. (McGraw-Hill). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbU5khZ9uAdvSYGBtbmnFA49gYtHHT1NyYk0HaJR9YOCtUAoNMAXqwTYYCdPiBh4GlpKg0lRdCcTPIuLmGOHvoAttLaWnF8dCBjXgjYA4xBt0zhFcaANtiKMw
BIGGAM, J (2011). Succeeding With Your Masters Dissertation: a step-by-step guide. 2nd Ed.(Open University Press). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbU5lBE6PAyh20UTOCAzboAWqeAus4Tgat4NJkaPGsABpwVKgEhpxCbiLocAD1YgXkuWgeBpaSotJUXgjFzSDj5hri7KELbDulpRXHQwc54g1B_QzQaXo4pM2NLAxBFyDjlQYAlZg3Sw
BOLTON, G (2010). Reflective Practice. 3rd Ed. London: Sage Publications. Available as a book in the library; Dewey: 808.066.
COTTRELL, S. (2017) Critical thinking skills: effective analysis, argument and reflection. 3rd Edition. (Palgrave Macmillan). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library: https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbU5khpykZGpuDmsBGhpwMErCz-xVKMiDXAigUZ2fm5BTzMLCUFJWm8kIobgYZN9cQZw9dYOMoLa04HjqKEQ_qmliC9tbglQYAe5YkFg
DREW, S. & BINGHAM, R (2016) The guide to learning and study skills: for higher education and at work (Routledge). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library: https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwjV3NSsQwEM5hD-q6b-AhICx4WEiTpmmuLhUfQLyGNE2WZQuK6e7zO5O00kWUnkqbmSE_7fyWb-7ICuJWTxKcJcK9IYZrIcBMgCVO4Eg_NxBpT5BLpURbmlolgr_CmVY3U6IEnmNgfEu2sHH0cD52ng4fdGyqcKAQcNMExUrj6dj38Z6shq-z3-TLmry_NG_7193YWmBnISrjJagey2xb1cwGLeqqDVZL2zHrPaucCuBytlI70RXMcclt6VmwwRWOs7ZTSjixJg9ZMDhxIUQzZlsMzL2QCEL4lIdtPIG2Ak02RHPpUwU0mqtVL6AVCJtWS82X09bY7nmbaScjYxLZ-NenaZ738LEqiTX3MhPOwVrNkFIGIff3mMmfjhLYmmVsEGjgm3DNbi45IYhresxycqHYfGacjV-79DfVfE7_Hss3eeLClw
KNOWLES, M. et al. (2015) Guidelines for using learning contracts (Routledge) Link to text: https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbUxnAM4Kg495AZ7gaGhuaWhiaga50Bx_0CeQDBUGHhzPDz8AxB_a-jYw5oGkBmJEMQXNKnAzq7qWgA59Ai8AVgO04BdB68HQF6J0K6QrgFd2JySXFPAwsJUWlqbwQipvBw801xNlDF_n80fgScC84DXJlBagVWxwPbASDXBmP4sp4I7P4Msh4FegeI6oZBQA9m1L9
KOLB, A (1984) Experiential Learning: Experience as the source of Learning and development. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Available as a book, Dewey: 370.1523.
McMILLAN, K. & WEYERS, J. (2013) How to improve your critical thinking and reflective skills .(Prentice Hall) Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library: https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbU5khZ9sAK0dzc2NjU0MOaBwbGxqaGRhZmnAyWHvklyuU5CtkgjvPqQqVwLBTSIae769QkgG5OkAB2J9WANYVOZDsr1CcnZmTU8zDwFJSVJrKC6G4GWTcXEOcPXSB7am0tOJ46MBHPKjzYgTajoNXGgCQkjTx
MOON, J. (2004) A handbook of reflective and experiential learning: theory and practice (Routledge Falmer.). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library: https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbU5khZ9sYGRiDWtCmBhywcQ9giQnsRBtxMhg5KoDGhkFtSYX8NAVgfZADyeIKQFGFVOhBv8BknqMAvUAhnYeBpaSoNJUXQnEzyLi5hjh76AKbUWlpxfHQ8Y54YK8LWI0b4ZQGXbcLOiUQrzQAvnA6WQ
NAIDU, S (2017) How flexible is flexible learning, who is to decide and what are its implications? Distance Education, Vol. 38(3), pp. 269-272. Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwfV1NT8QgECWmBz__Az_AmlLaAidNjGbPRs9kgKk2ManZxezfd0Zo3JMnCGTmMIeZPJj35lI0hFtRVLIMy1ir0RqnmBWizJ3SlA21OmPSj-G-MWcb7jIcLSsnuvPtB4CAi70QL7v1KGeWhgyfKJfD374OVXi_lcePlW_yKhPGJaEkCE6HkCXsySYf5HLSnH1_LZq8_8abslyJt-en18ddW0cPtLGnktri3E1gMFhwOhhM_Fo4OJyiTYnppAMBi0lPKobUDyECQAeAvXGd1nOyLCo6Fr9bsfNfRT3Cq02Us4bFc1h8DQvZPRS7U91Un3_R-1xGbXj9v4sfDeprcQ
PRITCHARD, A. (2014) Ways of Learning : Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom. 3rd edition. (Routledge). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwhV09SwQxEA14hd554A-wOLAQi4V87Mdt67HiDxAth8QkFgqKWQ_8975kIriVVQgZkp0wO3mTCfPWYoW4NYhSzjKXe8s1XJVRgKVa5oex20X_RKzRGRA09CUDvO-BP3CKdKfVKPBHaYAaeSYunux32r3HXeVTeDkXq_nzK2y52YjHu-nhcN9UEoHGajMq0zgnY8xMS9FYL71UoTVRj62HKYc2eIvwECeFG_w-yGHstJPO9_HZwFo9PsxsxCVPDLgWY6J6r0IaSKvLZFs3PGzTK_wSfNac6PhWcp2JWFnWL1MiXbPsr9unIlbfYdJ0e1DA_7LLVM0TS_6tn0pzieIjU27wAgDxeZdpsat05Mu2vOIVz8NJWPrgGhZL8f9U_AHyn4Iq
BASSOT, B. (2016) The reflective practice guide: an interdisciplinary approach to critical reflection (Routledge). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwjV3NTsMwDI7EDsC0NwCpEgfEoVJ-2LJemYp4AMTVyp85sAOi3Z4fO24lemKnKsont0laO7abz7dqRX5rUZXOkunemMPVOMP7WstZ882ifTW3Pe2jdS2XSwZ768gv8dfTe-HIyNF3aW7UPc1dQ5bjKMqgmU8SNZ-nyqy8Gn9OZSOXtfp47d8Pb-1UVKAN5K-bfbuzXcScc3DBoy-7xLmhGMnOFgwuWZtKDp31GU12ZJ9R71PcalNSpzH65NbqTgTT9g1xgCnOAlbzoVTqfpLuMHyRniIdNg5wPtbc5wCLwV6O1Sz3UbCzyYAKm_7hhP7l8Mx0et5eitScbO8F-ZelFcYaK0Ap7CGPQq4CryUs1g7OEtLjOz6IHEn1wrcwZSzh_03cLwvno7g
BEARD, C. & WILSON, JP. (2013) Experiential learning: a handbook for education, training and coaching (Kogan Page) Here is a link to the e-book at Staffs Uni library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwfV2xCsIwEI3QQa2Obg6CgzgUUi9tk9VS8QPENZxJ62AHsdXv99K0QxGcQsjjkkByuXcX7uYsIN5aTnxum0y4Eu6p4yfjvnO7JSDInk3EdPCJuOee7PMZWw15fumU15u-fsJ9wYL29S6XvgnZ9VRc8nPUFw2IEFyuu8hwqWJjibYkFqUUkFrOMbU0HUBsKsEtCkBQhphGhqWN0RJJuimh0EqFELK1F0zmWVU1uvej6AOHTLniWns_jM2D9BDpqLbRn7qLbTZ6tEnC7jx2UPO6g_X_LnVxzGO6U2ThE3LrkT5Yqp8-18SPvL9L-wKZIWiA
BELL, J. & WATERS, S. (2018) Doing Your Research Project. 7th Edition. (McGraw-Hill). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbU5khZ9uAdvSYGBtbmnFA49gYtHHT1NyYk0HaJR9YOCtUAoNMAXqwTYYCdPiBh4GlpKg0lRdCcTPIuLmGOHvoAttLaWnF8dCBjXgjYA4xBt0zhFcaANtiKMw
BIGGAM, J (2011). Succeeding With Your Masters Dissertation: a step-by-step guide. 2nd Ed.(Open University Press). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbU5lBE6PAyh20UTOCAzboAWqeAus4Tgat4NJkaPGsABpwVKgEhpxCbiLocAD1YgXkuWgeBpaSotJUXgjFzSDj5hri7KELbDulpRXHQwc54g1B_QzQaXo4pM2NLAxBFyDjlQYAlZg3Sw
BOLTON, G (2010). Reflective Practice. 3rd Ed. London: Sage Publications. Available as a book in the library; Dewey: 808.066.
COTTRELL, S. (2017) Critical thinking skills: effective analysis, argument and reflection. 3rd Edition. (Palgrave Macmillan). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library: https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbU5khpykZGpuDmsBGhpwMErCz-xVKMiDXAigUZ2fm5BTzMLCUFJWm8kIobgYZN9cQZw9dYOMoLa04HjqKEQ_qmliC9tbglQYAe5YkFg
DREW, S. & BINGHAM, R (2016) The guide to learning and study skills: for higher education and at work (Routledge). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library: https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwjV3NSsQwEM5hD-q6b-AhICx4WEiTpmmuLhUfQLyGNE2WZQuK6e7zO5O00kWUnkqbmSE_7fyWb-7ICuJWTxKcJcK9IYZrIcBMgCVO4Eg_NxBpT5BLpURbmlolgr_CmVY3U6IEnmNgfEu2sHH0cD52ng4fdGyqcKAQcNMExUrj6dj38Z6shq-z3-TLmry_NG_7193YWmBnISrjJagey2xb1cwGLeqqDVZL2zHrPaucCuBytlI70RXMcclt6VmwwRWOs7ZTSjixJg9ZMDhxIUQzZlsMzL2QCEL4lIdtPIG2Ak02RHPpUwU0mqtVL6AVCJtWS82X09bY7nmbaScjYxLZ-NenaZ738LEqiTX3MhPOwVrNkFIGIff3mMmfjhLYmmVsEGjgm3DNbi45IYhresxycqHYfGacjV-79DfVfE7_Hss3eeLClw
KNOWLES, M. et al. (2015) Guidelines for using learning contracts (Routledge) Link to text: https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbUxnAM4Kg495AZ7gaGhuaWhiaga50Bx_0CeQDBUGHhzPDz8AxB_a-jYw5oGkBmJEMQXNKnAzq7qWgA59Ai8AVgO04BdB68HQF6J0K6QrgFd2JySXFPAwsJUWlqbwQipvBw801xNlDF_n80fgScC84DXJlBagVWxwPbASDXBmP4sp4I7P4Msh4FegeI6oZBQA9m1L9
KOLB, A (1984) Experiential Learning: Experience as the source of Learning and development. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Available as a book, Dewey: 370.1523.
McMILLAN, K. & WEYERS, J. (2013) How to improve your critical thinking and reflective skills .(Prentice Hall) Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library: https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbU5khZ9sAK0dzc2NjU0MOaBwbGxqaGRhZmnAyWHvklyuU5CtkgjvPqQqVwLBTSIae769QkgG5OkAB2J9WANYVOZDsr1CcnZmTU8zDwFJSVJrKC6G4GWTcXEOcPXSB7am0tOJ46MBHPKjzYgTajoNXGgCQkjTx
MOON, J. (2004) A handbook of reflective and experiential learning: theory and practice (Routledge Falmer.). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library: https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMw42JgAfZbU5khZ9sYGRiDWtCmBhywcQ9giQnsRBtxMhg5KoDGhkFtSYX8NAVgfZADyeIKQFGFVOhBv8BknqMAvUAhnYeBpaSoNJUXQnEzyLi5hjh76AKbUWlpxfHQ8Y54YK8LWI0b4ZQGXbcLOiUQrzQAvnA6WQ
NAIDU, S (2017) How flexible is flexible learning, who is to decide and what are its implications? Distance Education, Vol. 38(3), pp. 269-272. Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwfV1NT8QgECWmBz__Az_AmlLaAidNjGbPRs9kgKk2ManZxezfd0Zo3JMnCGTmMIeZPJj35lI0hFtRVLIMy1ir0RqnmBWizJ3SlA21OmPSj-G-MWcb7jIcLSsnuvPtB4CAi70QL7v1KGeWhgyfKJfD374OVXi_lcePlW_yKhPGJaEkCE6HkCXsySYf5HLSnH1_LZq8_8abslyJt-en18ddW0cPtLGnktri3E1gMFhwOhhM_Fo4OJyiTYnppAMBi0lPKobUDyECQAeAvXGd1nOyLCo6Fr9bsfNfRT3Cq02Us4bFc1h8DQvZPRS7U91Un3_R-1xGbXj9v4sfDeprcQ
PRITCHARD, A. (2014) Ways of Learning : Learning Theories and Learning Styles in the Classroom. 3rd edition. (Routledge). Here is a link to the e-book from Staffordshire University library:
https://staffs.summon.serialssolutions.com/#!/search?bookMark=ePnHCXMwhV09SwQxEA14hd554A-wOLAQi4V87Mdt67HiDxAth8QkFgqKWQ_8975kIriVVQgZkp0wO3mTCfPWYoW4NYhSzjKXe8s1XJVRgKVa5oex20X_RKzRGRA09CUDvO-BP3CKdKfVKPBHaYAaeSYunux32r3HXeVTeDkXq_nzK2y52YjHu-nhcN9UEoHGajMq0zgnY8xMS9FYL71UoTVRj62HKYc2eIvwECeFG_w-yGHstJPO9_HZwFo9PsxsxCVPDLgWY6J6r0IaSKvLZFs3PGzTK_wSfNac6PhWcp2JWFnWL1MiXbPsr9unIlbfYdJ0e1DA_7LLVM0TS_6tn0pzieIjU27wAgDxeZdpsat05Mu2vOIVz8NJWPrgGhZL8f9U_AHyn4Iq
MODULE RESOURCES
University Library.
Classroom sessions.
Blackboard.
Classroom sessions.
Blackboard.