Module Descriptors
FACILITATING THE LEARNING OF OTHERS
NURS50221
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Kairen Roche
Email: K.M.Roche@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 18
Independent Study Hours: 132
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to introduce the student to the concepts of facilitating the learning of others, including mentoring and coaching, importance of a safe learning environment, the importance of rigour and equity when making judgements regarding others ability to care safely in clinical environments.
The student will be introduced to a variety of assessment methods and will be encouraged to develop the necessary skills to enable them to demonstrate the attributes required to meet the demands of recognised assessors, for instance the A1 assessor award and to reflect on their development in making judgements regarding others ability to practice.
The student will be introduced to a variety of assessment methods and will be encouraged to develop the necessary skills to enable them to demonstrate the attributes required to meet the demands of recognised assessors, for instance the A1 assessor award and to reflect on their development in making judgements regarding others ability to practice.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Profile of evidence including one reflective essay of no more that 2000 words (contributes to meeting LO's 1-4) 100% weighting
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
The profile of evidence will include evidence:
- Establishing and maintaining a safe learning environment
- Key attributes of a mentor
- Role modelling as a means of facilitating learning
- Planning of learning experience with examples of teaching plans
- The value of unplanned learning
- Evaluation of learning opportunities
- The key features of safe, reliable, robust and fair assessment
- Reflective essay analysing on own ability to facilitate learning and making judgements regarding others ability to practice safely.
Formative assessment will include:
- Keeping of a reflective journal which will form the basis of work based and classroom discussions
- Individual and group tutorials
- Seminar presentation to peers
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
The profile of evidence will include evidence:
- Establishing and maintaining a safe learning environment
- Key attributes of a mentor
- Role modelling as a means of facilitating learning
- Planning of learning experience with examples of teaching plans
- The value of unplanned learning
- Evaluation of learning opportunities
- The key features of safe, reliable, robust and fair assessment
- Reflective essay analysing on own ability to facilitate learning and making judgements regarding others ability to practice safely.
Formative assessment will include:
- Keeping of a reflective journal which will form the basis of work based and classroom discussions
- Individual and group tutorials
- Seminar presentation to peers
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (18)
10 hours - Lectures
6 hours - Workshops and discussions
2 hours - Group/individual tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (132)
50 hours - Reading
50 hours - Work based learning and reflective journal
10 hours - Preparation for formative tutorials
22 hours - Summative assessment preparation
10 hours - Lectures
6 hours - Workshops and discussions
2 hours - Group/individual tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (132)
50 hours - Reading
50 hours - Work based learning and reflective journal
10 hours - Preparation for formative tutorials
22 hours - Summative assessment preparation
Module Texts
Gopee, N. (2008) Mentoring and Supervision in Health Care. London: Sage
Neary, M. (2000) Teaching, Assessing and Evaluation for Clinical Competence: A Practical Guide for practitioners and Teachers. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes
Welsh, I and Swann, I. C. (2002) Partners in Learning. Oxford: Radcliffe
Neary, M. (2000) Teaching, Assessing and Evaluation for Clinical Competence: A Practical Guide for practitioners and Teachers. Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes
Welsh, I and Swann, I. C. (2002) Partners in Learning. Oxford: Radcliffe
Module Resources
Access to computer and projector
Internet facilities
Internet facilities
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Must be enrolled on the Foundation Degree in Health Care Practice and in employment in a Health Care environment