Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, participants will be able to:

1) Identify their own professional development needs and plan, work towards, monitor and review personal learning goals
2) Critically examine and reflect on their own professional practice
3) Display knowledge and critical understanding of key theoretical frameworks in their chosen area of professional practice
4) Analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise research findings and other evidence to inform their practice in their chosen area
5) Adopt a critical practitioner enquiry approach to develop their professional practice
6) Evaluate the impact of their learning on their professional practice

Content:

Participants will:
� Identify an aspect of their own professional practice as the focus for this module
� Develop their understanding of their chosen topic through reading and reflection
� Use a Reflective Practice Assignment Planning proforma to plan an appropriate investigation
� Conduct, evaluate and write up the work-based investigation
� Use reflective practitioner and/or practitioner research approaches to evaluate their own practice

Learning and Teaching Information:

This is an independent study module. Participants will be invited to attend three structured group sessions which will support them in developing, undertaking and evaluating a work-based investigation and in reporting the outcomes. A study pack will provide support and guidance.

Seminars, Workshops and Tutorials
Contact hours: 6
Intdended group size: Variable

Additional assessment information
Assessment is through a reflective practice assignment. It will address the modules and programme learning outcomes and is directly related to professional practice. It provides opportunities for participants to reflect upon, critique, and investigate research, policy and practice as it impacts on their professional practice.