If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.
Module manager: Elaine McNichol
Email: E.McNichol@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 Jan to 30 Jun, 1 Oct to 31 Mar View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
Applicants will be currently registered with the appropriate professional body, where applicable AND Applicants will be currently working in practice AND Applicants will normally possess a 2:1 honours degree from a recognised higher education institution in an appropriate subject Note: if a student chooses to do HECS5312M as well, they will be required to study a different topic area
This module replaces HECS5015M which as a result of The School review has moved to LIME
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module will provide the opportunity to apply learning to work based issues and problems. This module allows students to design, negotiate and manage their own study relevant to their working experience. Students can build their project around a theme, topic or investigation, which directly relates to their working circumstances and previous experience
A work-based learning module allows students to design, negotiate and manage their own study relevant to their working experience. Students can build their project around a theme, topic or investigation, which directly relates to their working circumstances and previous experience
The module will provide the opportunity to undertake a substantial and focussed work based project and apply the learning to work based issues and problems.
On completion of this module, the student will be able to:
- identify an appropriate professional work based project
- provide a rational for undertaking the project that takes account of policy and practice need
- critically appraise relevant international literature and evidence relating to the project
- identify clear learning objectives relevant to the project
- synthesise and apply appropriate evidence based approaches to address the identified topic area
- using an appropriate model, design an effective framework for measuring the outcomes of the project
- critically evaluate the impact of the learning from the module
- effectively communicate the project outcomes
Identify, design and undertake an appropriate work based project.
Communicate the project findings effectively by oral and written presentation
The module gives students the opportunity to focus on issues of real concern to themselves and their work place. They can use their work place as a centre of learning, supported by the expertise and resources of the university.
Work based learning includes the following features: -
1. It relates to a study chosen by the student.
2. Learning arises from undertaking the study.
3. It is work based.
4. Work based learning may be associated with the study of clinical or management issues.
5. It is autonomously managed by the student.
6. Learning takes place without direct instruction or formal tuition. Learners are expected to take a large measure of responsibility for carrying out the study and learning will take place as an associated activity.
Work based learning involves people managing their own learning through topic based study aimed at enhancing personal and professional development.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Sessions | 24 | 1 | 24 |
| Group learning | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tutorial | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Private study hours | 268 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300 | ||
Private study is allocated within this module to be used for reading textbooks and journal articles relevant to the module and includes time for course work and assignment preparation.
Group tutorial incorporating discussion of proposed study
Submission of 200 word synopsis that clearly articulates the topic area the student is intending to study. This is then agreed and an appropriate supervisor identified
Individual tutorials with project supervisors and students to evaluate progress at regular intervals during the project or equivalent e-mail/phone communication (6x1 hour)
Monitoring of student progress:
Work based learning involves people managing their own learning through topic based study aimed at enhancing personal and professional development The student will be supported by tutors based at the university and by a mentor in their workplace (optional as appropriate)
Regular group tutorials embedded into the learning will allow individual and group progression to be evaluated, providing feedback to both students and teachers.
As a student you will know how well you are doing by: attending tutorials, discussing progress to date, exploring and sharing any challenges you are experiencing with the work based project and listening to and learning from the experiences of other students
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Negotiated Assessment based on learning objectives and outcome measures (equivalent to 3,500 word assignment) | 60 |
| Written Work | FORMATIVE: 200 word synopsis of intended project | 0 |
| Assignment | Presentation slides with a reflective commentary | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Both elements of the assessment must be undertaken and passed. There is no compensation between elements.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 10/08/2020
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