Module Descriptors
MANAGING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT
OASS50489
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 50%
- FIELD WORK - REPORT weighted at 0%
- JOURNAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. A report on project management (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3)
2. Professional Journal Entry related to an aspect of professional practice (Learning Outcomes 3,4)
3. Field Work Report related to an aspect of professional competency that provides evidence against a national occupational standard or equivalent
2. Professional Journal Entry related to an aspect of professional practice (Learning Outcomes 3,4)
3. Field Work Report related to an aspect of professional competency that provides evidence against a national occupational standard or equivalent
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to provide a theoretical framework and develop a range of practical skills appropriate to third sector / community project management. Areas given specific consideration include project management; people management, training and supervision; financial planning and reporting; participation in the management of the organisation; management in the context of multi-professional and multi-agency settings; personnel issues and basic knowledge of employment law; awareness of external inspection regimes; support and supervision of staff and volunteers. Consideration is given to the purposes and practices relevant to the recruitment, selection and induction of paid and voluntary staff.
Students are encouraged to develop professional competence and experience in the supervision, training and staff development of volunteer and paid staff in Christian ministry in and other settings. The theory and practice of team work and team management is considered.
Students are encouraged to develop professional competence and experience in the supervision, training and staff development of volunteer and paid staff in Christian ministry in and other settings. The theory and practice of team work and team management is considered.
Module Learning Strategies
150 hours, of which 20 will be lectures, tutorials and learning groups, a minimum of 40 fieldwork hours, and the rest directed/independent study. Lectures will involve a range of interactive teaching methods.
Module Texts
Adirondack. S. (2006), Just About Managing? 4th Ed. London: London Voluntary Services Council.
Banks, S., Butcher, H., Henderson, P. and Robertson, J. (eds) (2003), Managing Community Practice,
Principles, policies and programmes. Bristol: Policy Press
Hawkins, P. & Shohet, R. (2007), Supervision in the Helping Professions, Milton Keynes: Open
University Press.
Richardson, L.R. & Wolfe, M (eds) (2001) Principles and Practices of informal Education, London: RoutledgeFalmer, (Chapters 18 & 19).
Banks, S., Butcher, H., Henderson, P. and Robertson, J. (eds) (2003), Managing Community Practice,
Principles, policies and programmes. Bristol: Policy Press
Hawkins, P. & Shohet, R. (2007), Supervision in the Helping Professions, Milton Keynes: Open
University Press.
Richardson, L.R. & Wolfe, M (eds) (2001) Principles and Practices of informal Education, London: RoutledgeFalmer, (Chapters 18 & 19).
Module Resources
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work
PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work