Module Descriptors
NEGOTIATED STUDY
CYMI60445
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Fenton
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 2
Independent Study Hours: 148
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
  • Occurrence 692, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, Z1~2 DO NOT USE
  • Occurrence 693, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, Z1~3 DO NOT USE
  • Occurrence B, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, UG Semester 3
  • Occurrence B1, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, UG Semester 3
  • Occurrence C, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, UG Semester 2 to UG Semester 3
  • Occurrence C, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, UG Semester 3
  • Occurrence D, Institute for Children Youth and Mission - Belfast, UG Semester 2 to UG Semester 3
  • Occurrence D, Institute for Children Youth and Mission - Belfast, UG Semester 3
  • Occurrence E, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, UG Semester 2
  • Occurrence F, Institute for Children Youth and Mission - Belfast, UG Semester 2
  • Occurrence F, Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, UG Semester 3
  • Occurrence G, Institute for Children Youth and Mission - Belfast, UG Semester 3
Sites
  • Institute for Children, Youth and Mission
  • Institute for Children Youth and Mission - Belfast
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
MyCYM VLE
Module Learning Strategies
150 hours, of which 2 will be interaction with the tutor and the rest independent study including ministry context work, reading and reflection. Additional material and support to guide personal study will be provided through the MyCYM VLE.
Module Indicative Content
This module will give students the opportunity to identify an area of learning related to their context, which may be a specialist skill, area of knowledge, spiritual practice etc and to plan and implement a piece of learning related to this.
Module Additional Assessment Details
(3000 words or equivalent)
Learning Outcomes 1-5

Negotiate, agree and conduct an appropriate independent study.
(This could include some or all of the following elements of study: book reviews, ICT, ministry-related practice, attendance at conferences and appropriate subject based seminars, visits to agencies, library based study)

Module Texts
Graham E et al 2005. Theological Reflection Methods. London, SCM.
Moon, J. A., 2000. Reflection in Learning and Professional Development. London, Kogan Page.
Nash, S., and Nash, P. 2009. Tools for Reflective Ministry. London, SPCK.