This assignment takes the form of a presentation and viva. Create a competence-related presentation demonstrating personal and professional development through the course and identifying future learning and development needs, located within a broader understanding of the social and political context. This can be either a written piece, scrapbook or Powerpoint presentation and should be 3000 words or equivalent. The student should present this to the Professional Practice Tutor and Line Manager in a three-way meeting as the basis for an assessed review of the student's progress during the course.
(Total time 1 hour).
Assess Learning Outcomes 1-6

This module explores the understanding and skills required for reflective and effective professional practice and continuing personal and professional development, including a broader understanding of the social policy context. Students will be continuing the practice of reflective theology, making biblical and spiritual links with practice and theory as a professional reflex. The module will seek to appropriately contextualise personal and professional development preparing students to self manage their future learning needs as qualified workers. It will consolidate consistent professional practice as well as forming a professional identity and vocation. All this will be shaped by the identification of the key political ideologies that impact upon community work and groups, an examination of the social and political context of the work and exercising personal reflection upon professional values.

This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.

Alcock, P. et al (2003) The Student's Companion to Social Policy. Oxford, Blackwell.
Etherington, B. (2006) Presentation Skills for Quivering Wrecks. London, Cyan Books.
Whitehead, J. & Whitehead E. (2000) Method in Ministry. Lanham, Sheed and Ward.

Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team