Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO NEGOTIATED LEARNING AT POST GRADUATE LEVEL (NEGOTIATING YOUR LEARNING CONTRACT)
PPDE70273
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Caroline Rowe
Email: C.J.Rowe@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 28
Independent Study Hours: 122
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CRITICAL REFLECTION weighted at 100%
- LEARNING CONTRACT weighted at 0%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Evidence of previous level 6 study or equivalent academic / work experience.
Module Texts
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. (2011) Critical Thinking Skills Palgrave MacMillan
Casey, D. Clark, L. and Hayes, F. (2013) Study Skills for Master Level Students: A Reflective Approach for Health and Social Care. Lantern Publishing.
Cotterall, S. (2011) Critical Thinking Skills Palgrave MacMillan
Casey, D. Clark, L. and Hayes, F. (2013) Study Skills for Master Level Students: A Reflective Approach for Health and Social Care. Lantern Publishing.
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
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (28 hours)
24 hours Lectures/seminars
4 hours Personal Tutorials
Guided Independent Study: (122 hours)
90 hours independent study
20 hours work based learning activities
12 hours assessment preparation
24 hours Lectures/seminars
4 hours Personal Tutorials
Guided Independent Study: (122 hours)
90 hours independent study
20 hours work based learning activities
12 hours assessment preparation
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Learning contract continuation on the award pathway is subject to the learning contact being approved by the Negotiated Learning Committee
pass/fail 0%
Assessing all LO's
Formative feedback will be given on the learning contract as well as the written assignment
pass/fail 0%
Assessing all LO's
Formative feedback will be given on the learning contract as well as the written assignment
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.
Web Descriptor
This module will empower you to plan and develop a bespoke negotaited learning (Health and Social Care) award pathway which aims to meet both your professional and personal potential career aspirations. The blended module adopts a reflexive and innovative approach to learning and teaching in order to enhance the development of a bespoke postgraduate pathway utilising core, option and bespoke negotiated learning.
Exploring learning styles, curriculum design and educational theory, the four face to face study days enable opportunity for peer collaboration, discussion and tutor interaction which is enriched by the diversity of student backgrounds enrolled on the Masters pathways.
Exploring learning styles, curriculum design and educational theory, the four face to face study days enable opportunity for peer collaboration, discussion and tutor interaction which is enriched by the diversity of student backgrounds enrolled on the Masters pathways.