Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Examine concepts and principles associated with professionalism and professionalisation;
Outline qualities and skills and analyse national guidance and determinants associated with professional practice;
Identify ways individuals demonstrate professionalism and solve problems within groups and how this contributes to team development;
Question their own competence and personal value-base in contributing to professional contexts, identifying limitations and areas for development.

Content:

Analysis of professionalism and professionalisation will include associated historical and legal perspectives, multi-agency and team behaviours and responsibilities, professional standards, effective communication and academic/learning skills, personal management, health and safety, equality, notions of graduateness and employability and ethical issues. It will also include any specific training workshops required to address relevant needs identified within the group.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, some of which will be student-led. Students could be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.

Students may be required to prepare and present brief presentations as the basis for discussion in seminars or workshops.

Lectures, seminars and workshops
Hours: 33
Intended group size: Cohort

On-line support and small group tutorials
Hours: 1 (min)
Intended group size: 6-10

Guided independent study
Hours: 166

Further details relating to assessment
All components must be undertaken.
Role-play component must be assessed by 2 tutors.
Portfolio comprises 3 sections e.g.:
Case study (500 words)
Reflection on learning (500 words)
Essay (1500 words)
Assessment will be supported through draft submission and formative feedback early in the module

Assessment:

001 Role Play 1000 word equiv mid module 20%
002 Portfolio 1 x 3000 words final week of module 70%
003 Directed activities 500 word equivalent weekly though semester 1 10%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Tapo Chimbganda
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1