Module Descriptors
REPS IN OSTEOPATHY 1
OSTE40004
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 33
Independent Study Hours: 117
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 40%
- RESEARCH SUMMARY weighted at 30%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Resources
University Library and Library IT facilities
Powerpoint and/or OHP facility
Whiteboard/flipchart
Powerpoint and/or OHP facility
Whiteboard/flipchart
Module Texts
Buzan, T. (2006) The Buzan Study Skills Handbook: The Shortcut to Success in Your Studies with Mind Mapping, Speed Reading and Winning Memory Techniques. BBC Active.
Dembo, M.H. (2007). Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success: A Self-management Approach. 3rd ed. Abingdon. Routledge.
Greenhalgh, T (2006) 3rd edn. How to Read a Paper. Wiley Blackwell.
Grove, S. K. (2007) 1st edn. Statistics for Health Care Research: A Practical Workbook. Saunders.
Dembo, M.H. (2007). Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success: A Self-management Approach. 3rd ed. Abingdon. Routledge.
Greenhalgh, T (2006) 3rd edn. How to Read a Paper. Wiley Blackwell.
Grove, S. K. (2007) 1st edn. Statistics for Health Care Research: A Practical Workbook. Saunders.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
General Admission Requirements for B.Ost/ M.Ost programme.
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to lay the foundations for a range of skills upon which students can build during their training and professional lives. The theme of `research' will be used as a vehicle for the teaching of the module's three strands, which are:
1. Integrative and Supportive Skills
- Study skills - self-directed learning/essay writing/library skills/
- nterpersonal and communication skills
- Self-reflection and evaluative skills
- Integration and transference of knowledge and skills between modules
2. Research Skills
- Importance of research for evidence-based practice
- Comprehension and synoptic skills
- Critical reading skills
- Introduction to data collection, presentation and analysis including simple statistics; use of Microsoft Excel
3. Professional Skills
- Definitions of `professionalism'
- Identifying `professional skills'
Threading through the module is the Integrated Personal Portfolio, a self-directed learning tool, which aims to encourage reflection, evaluation and self-development
The `Reflection, Evidence and Professional Skills 1 Study Guide' will specify pre-lecture activities for each session and will require increasing self-directed learning as the module progresses. Most sessions will be based around one or more relevant research papers and/or a practical research activity.
1. Integrative and Supportive Skills
- Study skills - self-directed learning/essay writing/library skills/
- nterpersonal and communication skills
- Self-reflection and evaluative skills
- Integration and transference of knowledge and skills between modules
2. Research Skills
- Importance of research for evidence-based practice
- Comprehension and synoptic skills
- Critical reading skills
- Introduction to data collection, presentation and analysis including simple statistics; use of Microsoft Excel
3. Professional Skills
- Definitions of `professionalism'
- Identifying `professional skills'
Threading through the module is the Integrated Personal Portfolio, a self-directed learning tool, which aims to encourage reflection, evaluation and self-development
The `Reflection, Evidence and Professional Skills 1 Study Guide' will specify pre-lecture activities for each session and will require increasing self-directed learning as the module progresses. Most sessions will be based around one or more relevant research papers and/or a practical research activity.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Reading Research (Summative)
30% Comprehension and Comment - group discussion of selected research papers and individual structured write-up (750 words)
LOs 2 & 3
Research Presentation to Peers (Summative)
30% 10 minute presentation plus 1500 words (+/- 10%)
LOs 1 & 4
Integrated Personal Portfolio (Summative)
40% Semi-structured portfolio of reflective observations and personalised Learning Outcomes
LOs 5 & 6
ALL elements must be passed for successful module completion.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Library Skills Portfolio - Portfolio of information evidencing familiarisation with Library Services and Referencing software
30% Comprehension and Comment - group discussion of selected research papers and individual structured write-up (750 words)
LOs 2 & 3
Research Presentation to Peers (Summative)
30% 10 minute presentation plus 1500 words (+/- 10%)
LOs 1 & 4
Integrated Personal Portfolio (Summative)
40% Semi-structured portfolio of reflective observations and personalised Learning Outcomes
LOs 5 & 6
ALL elements must be passed for successful module completion.
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Library Skills Portfolio - Portfolio of information evidencing familiarisation with Library Services and Referencing software
Module Learning Strategies
CONTACT HOURS (33):
Student contact time will predominantly take the form of workshops and practical activities to develop skills and provide formative feedback via group and class discussion. Each session will commence with a brief lecture to consolidate pre-lecture self-directed study, assess student difficulties and introduce practical activities.
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (117)
Background reading 40 hours
IPP 40 hours
Assessment preparation 37 hours
Student contact time will predominantly take the form of workshops and practical activities to develop skills and provide formative feedback via group and class discussion. Each session will commence with a brief lecture to consolidate pre-lecture self-directed study, assess student difficulties and introduce practical activities.
INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS (117)
Background reading 40 hours
IPP 40 hours
Assessment preparation 37 hours