1. Evaluate the skills and qualities of a reflective practitioner in self and others.
Reflection

2. Relate issues regarding boundaries and ethics to work based contexts
Application

3. Analyse a range of models and tools for supporting people in their development
Analysis

4. Apply a critically informed understanding of learning styles to supporting work based learning. Knowledge and Understanding

A portfolio of 3000 words weighted at 100%

[Learning Outcomes 1-4]

This module focuses on a range of ways of supporting learning in the work place and includes encouraging the skills and practices of being a reflective practitioner, tools and approaches, boundaries, ethics and approaches to learning.

Teaching will address:
• Becoming a reflective practitioner and different approaches to reflective practice.
• Communication (verbal and non-verbal), giving and receiving feedback.
• Distinction between different approaches such as supervision, non-management supervision, coaching, mentoring, pastoral care.
• Introduction to a range of tools and models that can be used in professional development.
• Boundaries, ethical issues, analysis of strengths and weaknesses in role.
• Learning styles and preferences.

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 practice work place will help develop professional ministry skills.

Bassot, B. (2015) The Reflective Practice Guide: An Interdisciplnary Approach to Critical Reflection. Abingdon: Routledge.

Bird, Jenny (2015). The Art of Coaching. London: Routledge.

Hay, J. (2007) Reflective Practice and Supervision for Coaches. Maidenhead: Open University/McGraw-Hill

Hawkins, P. & Shohet R. (2012) Supervision in the Helping Professions, 4th ed. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

Nash, S. & Nash, P. (2009) Tools for Reflective Ministry. London: SPCK.

Thompson, S. & Thompson, N. (2018) 2nd ed. The Critically Reflective Practitioner. Basingstoke: Palgrave.

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

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