Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO NEGOTIATED LEARNING AT POST GRADUATE LEVEL (NEGOTIATING YOUR LEARNING CONTRACT)
PPDE70093
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Caroline Rowe
Email: C.J.Rowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 32
Independent Study Hours: 118
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Evidence of previous level 3 study or equivalent academic / work experience. It would be expected that Prospective students will be working at the forefront of their speciality and developing innovative work practices.
Module Additional Assessment Details
This 3,000 word structured assignment will justify the area of health and social care to be studied: it will identify the pathway of learning and the learning outcomes to be achieved and how these outcomes will be demonstrated.
This structured assignment will be a rationale for the award pathway and presented for approval at the appropriate committee. Continuation on the award pathway is subject to the learning contract being approved by the Negotiated Learning Committee (contributes to meeting all LO's)
50% pass rate must be achieved
Formative feedback will be given on the learning contract as well as the rationale via personal/group tutorials and where appropriate seminar presentation
This structured assignment will be a rationale for the award pathway and presented for approval at the appropriate committee. Continuation on the award pathway is subject to the learning contract being approved by the Negotiated Learning Committee (contributes to meeting all LO's)
50% pass rate must be achieved
Formative feedback will be given on the learning contract as well as the rationale via personal/group tutorials and where appropriate seminar presentation
Module Texts
Anderson, G. et al 1996. Learning Contracts, Kegan Paul.
Anderson, G. & Boud, D. 1997 Introducing Learning Contracts: A Flexible Way to Learn, Innovations in Education and Training International 33, 4, 221-7
Cotterall, S. (2005) Critical Thinking Skills Palgrave MacMillan
Denby, N. et al (2008) Masters Level Study in Education - A Guide to Success for PGCE Students, Mc Graw-Hill, Open University Press
Anderson, G. & Boud, D. 1997 Introducing Learning Contracts: A Flexible Way to Learn, Innovations in Education and Training International 33, 4, 221-7
Cotterall, S. (2005) Critical Thinking Skills Palgrave MacMillan
Denby, N. et al (2008) Masters Level Study in Education - A Guide to Success for PGCE Students, Mc Graw-Hill, Open University Press
Module Resources
Lecture/seminar rooms with IT facilities - Internet access, Power Point and projector
University website, library and e library facilities, Blackboard
Negotiated Learning Advisor
University website, library and e library facilities, Blackboard
Negotiated Learning Advisor
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (32)
24 hours Lectures/seminars
8 hours Personal Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (118)
90 hours independent study
18 hours work based learning activities
10 hours assessment preparation
24 hours Lectures/seminars
8 hours Personal Tutorials
Independent Study Hours: (118)
90 hours independent study
18 hours work based learning activities
10 hours assessment preparation
Module Indicative Content
This module will allow the student to plan and develop a bespoke programme to meet their personal and / or organisational learning needs.
The student will be supported in writing their own award outcomes and identify the knowledge and skills they require in order to meet the aims of their award pathway. This will be done within the academic, linguistic and regulatory framework of postgraduate education; principles of award design and provides opportunities for negotiating learning and assessment.
The student will be supported in writing their own award outcomes and identify the knowledge and skills they require in order to meet the aims of their award pathway. This will be done within the academic, linguistic and regulatory framework of postgraduate education; principles of award design and provides opportunities for negotiating learning and assessment.