Module Descriptors
NEGOTIATED LEARNING IN COMMUNITY PRACTICE
CRCU70189
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 7
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Barbara Emadi-Coffin
Email: B.Emadi-Coffin@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 10
Independent Study Hours: 290
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
  • 2ND PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
  • PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Internet, where you will find relevant web-sites.
Library, where you will find relevant textbooks, journals, and audio-visual materials.

Module Texts
Boud, D. (1988) Developing Student Autonomy in Learning, Kogan Page
Robbins, D. (1988) The Rise of Independent Study: The Politics and The Philosophy of an Educational Innovation, Open University Press
Parker, J. et al (2003) Social Theory: A Basic Toolkit, Palgrave - Macmillan
Module Additional Assessment Details
Portfolio 1: 3500 words, 50% [Learning Outcomes 1-5]

Portfolio 2: 3500 words, 50% [Learning Outcomes 1-5]



Module Indicative Content
This module provides you with the opportunity to explore in-depth one or two specialist subjects related to work with communities. You will be able to develop your own specialist interests in consultation with your tutor. You may develop your own research projects or APL previous accredited learning.
Module Learning Strategies
The module incorporates two inter-related learning strategies. There will be small group sessions or individual sessions, tutorials, in which students will receive support and guidance in relation to their individual research (10 hours). In addition, the students will pursue independent study (290 hours), which will allow them to research and develop their independent study projects and portfolios.