A 3000 WORD critical case study analysis of a pertinent issue to ones' own practice setting. Weighted 100%.
The assignment will demonstrate achievement of all learning outcomes for this module.

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
The assignment should address an area of concern / development / advancement in the students own area of practice which considers a contemporary issue applicable to education in the healthcare setting. Tutor support to assist in the development of an assignment topic will be essential.

Formative guidance will be provided through on-line forums and email or telephone tutorials

The nature of professional education is constantly changing; professionals need to ensure that they are up to date in their knowledge and practice in order to maintain current registration through re-validation and continuing professional development. This module enables students to look at current national and professional documentation in relation to healthcare education and provides an opportunity to explore how these might impact in the workplace setting, thus contributing to CPD requirements.
The module considers influences such as diversity, leadership and multi-professional learning as well as social factors that may have an effect on learners in practice.
There will be an opportunity for students to reflect upon and explore pertinent issues to their own practice.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (2 hours)
2 hours tutorial time

The primary learning strategy utilised within this module is independent learning. The foundation and direction for your learning will be through the virtual learning environment, Blackboard, where you will be directed to the main theoretical concepts that you need to study although you will be expected to progress your knowledge through independent reading and reflection on how the theory can be applied in your own teaching and learning practice.

A variety of teaching methods will be utilised to include lead lectures, delivered through podcasts, and self directed PowerPoint presentations as well as more interactive activities such as identification of your learning style, formative quizzes, article critique, and online discussion forums.

The practical experience of teaching in the healthcare setting that you bring will be the basis for reflection and discussion in the online discussion forums; you will be encouraged to reflect on your teaching strategies and student feedback.

Guided Independent Study: (148 hours)
100 hours independent study, directed reading and Blackboard activities
48 hours assignment preparation

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

Access will be needed to the following:

Library
Personal computer
Access to the internet

Department of Health (2013) Delivering High Quality Effective Compassionate Care: Department of Health.
Doel, M; Shardlow, S.M. (2009) Educating Professionals: Practice Learning in Health and Social Care Ashgate Publishing Ltd.
Schwind J. K; Lindsay G. M (2008) From Experience to Relationships: Reconstructing Ourselves in Education and Healthcare Information Age Publishing.

Professional Health or Social care qualification
IELTS score of 7
Experience of and the opportunity to undertake teaching within the workplace is preferred

Learning activities will include a variety of teaching methods including experiential, seminar, case study and small group work. Peer led discussions will be encouraged in order to share experience, knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues within the workplace whilst also assisting in the application of theory to the students' own area of practice.