Module Descriptors
ASSESSMENT AND APPRAISAL IN HEALTHCARE EDUCATION
PPDE70220
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Joanne Carruthers
Email: J.Carruthers@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 18
Independent Study Hours: 132
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CASE BASED STUDY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Professional Health or Social care qualification
Experience of and the opportunity to undertake assessment of learners within the workplace
IELTS score of 7
Experience of and the opportunity to undertake assessment of learners within the workplace
IELTS score of 7
Module Indicative Content
This module encompasses all aspects of learner feedback, both informal (formative) and formal (summative), and explores the challenges to both teacher and learner when undertaking assessment in the workplace. The module explores models of providing feedback as well as addressing how to manage the challenging / failing learner
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (18)
14 hours taught session; 8 hours lectures / 3 hours seminars / 3 hours workshop
4 hours tutorial time; 2 hours workshop type; 2 hours individual
Learning activities will include a variety of teaching methods including experiental, case study, small group work, and role play. Peer led discussions will be encouraged in order to share experience, knowledge and understanding of teaching within the workplace whilst also assisting in the application of theory to the students' own teaching practice.
Independent Study Hours: (132)
67 hours independent study and directed reading
15 hours preparation for the taught sessions
50 hours preparation for the assignment
Independent directed learning will be presented on the theoretical perspectives of teaching practice
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
14 hours taught session; 8 hours lectures / 3 hours seminars / 3 hours workshop
4 hours tutorial time; 2 hours workshop type; 2 hours individual
Learning activities will include a variety of teaching methods including experiental, case study, small group work, and role play. Peer led discussions will be encouraged in order to share experience, knowledge and understanding of teaching within the workplace whilst also assisting in the application of theory to the students' own teaching practice.
Independent Study Hours: (132)
67 hours independent study and directed reading
15 hours preparation for the taught sessions
50 hours preparation for the assignment
Independent directed learning will be presented on the theoretical perspectives of teaching practice
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
Module Resources
Access will be needed to the following:
Library
Personal computer and printer
Access to the internet
Library
Personal computer and printer
Access to the internet
Module Texts
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 Company
Stuart C. (2003) Assessment , supervision and support in clinical practice. Churchill Livingstone
Doel, M; Shardlow, S.M (2009) Educating Professionals: Practice Learning in Health and Social Care. Ashgate Publishing Company
Stuart C. (2003) Assessment , supervision and support in clinical practice. Churchill Livingstone
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 3000 word reflective CASE STUDY
A 3000 word critical evaluation of the application of formative or summative assessment applied to a case study taken from the workplace
This assignment will demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes (1-3) for this module
Formative guidance will be provided in workshop and individual face to face, email, or telephone tutorials
A 3000 word critical evaluation of the application of formative or summative assessment applied to a case study taken from the workplace
This assignment will demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes (1-3) for this module
Formative guidance will be provided in workshop and individual face to face, email, or telephone tutorials