A 2500 WORD CRITICAL ANALYSIS of the learning culture within the workplace, weighted at 75% (addressing LO's 1,2 and 3), and a POSTER PRESENTATION, weighted at 25% (addressing LO 4)

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
A 3000 word essay critically analysing the learning culture within your workplace in relation to educational theory supported by a peer assessed poster presentation demonstrating how a learning culture has been / could be achieved within your workplace

Formative guidance will be provided in workshop and individual face to face, email, or telephone tutorials

There are many factors that influence the ways in which we structure our educational activities thereby influencing the ways in which learners will learn. Some of these factors we may feel that we have some control over, whilst others are subject to outside influences over which we may feel we have little control such as the physical environment and resources.
This module emphasises the importance of creating a conducive learning environment, a physical and psychological ethos or climate for learning, in order for learners to achieve optimum learning in the workplace.

It will examine the learners relationships with:

Self and the emotional and personal development aspects of an individual's learning with particular reference to the impact of the demanding nature of healthcare on the emotions of workers
Other learners and the elements that foster shared supportive learning between peers in a multi-professional setting including virtual learning environments
The teacher and the attitudinal qualities that influence this relationship and facilitate self-directed learning
The organisation and how a positive learning culture and atmosphere can be created within the workplace

Carter, Y; Jackson, N (2009) Medical Education and Training From Theory to Delivery Oxford University Press
Doel, M; Shardlow, S.M. (2009) Educating Professionals: Practice Learning in Health and Social Care Ashgate Publishing Ltd
Hays, R (2006) Teaching and learning in clinical settings. Radcliffe Publishing Ltd

Access will be needed to the following:

Library
Personal computer and printer
Access to the internet

Professional Health or Social care qualification
IELTS score of 7

Contact hours: (18)
14 hours taught sessions; 7 hours lectures / 3 hours workshop / 4 hours poster presentation
4 hours tutorial time; 2 hours workshop type; 2 hours individual

A variety of teaching methods including experiential, lecture, and small group work will be utilised. There will be peer assessment in the form of a poster presentation and peer led discussions will be encouraged in order to share experience, knowledge and understanding of your own educational culture whilst also assisting in the application of theory to the practice setting.

Independent Study Hours: (132)
40 hours independent study
16 hours preparation for the taught sessions
26 hours for the preparation of the poster presentation
50 hours preparation for the assignment

Independent directed learning will be presented on the theoretical perspectives of creating a learning culture in healthcare.

Blackboard will be utilised for students to receive information about the module, i.e. handbooks, presentations, useful information, and for students to gain tutor and peer support through the discussion forum