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Details - A written assignment (4500 words) - weighted at 80% and written contribution to a set task on the VLE online discussion forum (500 words) - weighted at 20%.

The Assignment requires the student to systematically analyse relevant academic, policy and practice sources and conclude with issues raised in relation to the student's learning and assessment practice in an education setting. (assesses LOs 1-4) (80%).

The written contribution to an online discussion forum (maximum 500 words) will require students to engage in critical dialogue with peers about issues of learning and assessment. (Assesses LOs 1-4) (20%).

Both elements of the assessment must be passed.

A variety of learning and teaching methods are used such as presentations by specialist practitioners, group discussions, case studies, problem based learning activities and participant centred investigations. There is a strong emphasis on activity-focused learning and participants are expected to actively engage in all sessions. In addition, participants are required to engage in independent study so as to consolidate and build upon their learning in taught sessions. This takes the form of undertaking follow-up tasks and work based self-assessments and reading key texts and research papers.

This module presents the concept of learning, the developing theories of learning and explores ways in which learning can be measured and assessed. In discussing the relationship between learning and a range of theoretical positions, the module will highlight implications of these theories for supporting learning in practice. It will also consider aspects of recent neuroscience in relation to cognitive development.It will also present different approaches to the assessment of learning (including formative and summative assessment) and discuss effective learner feedback strategies.

- University Library for a range of relevant texts, e-books and academic journals
- Materials and resources on the module VLE
- Access to academic and library support