The module will be delivered either via 4x4 hour workshops, or 2x1 day workshops, followed by a two hour assignment workshop. The workshops will include presentations on key aspects of resource application and use, inputs from visiting speakers with expertise in related areas, group discussions and activities to evaluate and compare relevant professional practice. E-learning will also be a key feature of the module and you will access relevant materials in an appropriate VLE, including sharing ideas with other participants.

Well-stocked University library for a range of relevant texts and journals
Internet access enabling exploration of relevant websites
VLE for access to learning resources and Discussion Boards
PebblePAD or equivalent to reflect on individual implications of learning.

You will explore a range of resources in the context of education and their interface with staff, students and other stakeholders. There will be a particular focus on sustainable working practices, evolving learning spaces to promote inclusion and the use of emerging technologies, and work spaces to promote wellbeing and productivity.

Typically participants will currently be working in an institution offering education to pupils or students, and will have completed a relevant Foundation Degree or equivalent.

A funding proposal weighted at 100%.
Write a funding proposal aimed at a specific group or organisation of relevance to your working environment. In this proposal, you should: provide a rationale for changing or developing an aspect of current resource-based working practice in your organisation or department; critically examine and justify an alternative approach illustrated by a case study from a different institution or department; outline specific recommendations to enhance practice, clearly informed by relevant principles and alternative practices; and provide a budget to support the recommendations. (2500 words)
(Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3).

Formative assessment:
During the module, your tutor will ask you to submit drafts of your rationale and case study, in order to provide you with feedback to enhance your work.

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Bartlett, P. F. and Chase, G. W. (2004). Sustainability on Campus. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press.
Hammond Creighton, S. (1998). Greening the Ivory Tower. Cambridge, Mass: MIT Press.
Blewitt, J. (2006) The ecology of learning: sustainability, lifelong learning, and everyday life. London: Earthscan, 2006.
Dul, J. and Weerdmeester, B. (2001). Ergonomics for beginners: a quick reference guide. London: Taylor and Francis.
JISC (2006) Designing Spaces for Effective Learning. [Online]. Available from: http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/infokits/learning-space-design/dsel [accessed 23.10.09].
McKeown, C. (2008). Office ergonomics: practical applications. Boca Raton, Fla.; London: CRC.
Oblinger, D. G. (2007). Learning Spaces. [Online] Educause. Available from: http://www.educause.edu/LearningSpaces [accessed 23.10.09]
Scottish Funding Council (2006). Spaces for learning: a review of learning spaces in further and higher education. [Online]. Available from: http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/Resources/external-resources/sfc-spaces-for-learning [accessed 23.10.09].
Stanton, N. A., Hedge, A., Brookhuis, K., Salas, E. and Hendrick, H. W. (Eds) (2005). Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics Methods. Boca Raton, Fla.; London: CRC, 2005.
Fullan, M. (2005). Leadership and sustainability: systems thinkers in action. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press.