PSY6502 - Professional Learning Through Work

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:<\b>

Enhance their personal effective working relationships as part of the team working for the organisation/agency concerned;
Negotiate learning outcomes related to the critical issue under investigation within the workplace to a satisfactory agreement and contract with both the employer and with Leeds Trinity University;
Demonstrate an ability to analyse critically, synthesise and evaluate data/information and research, constructing an informed argument and presenting their findings appropriately;
Design an appropriate format of assessment to meet the expectations of Level 6 study including a demonstration of independence of study and argument.

Content:

This module enables students to develop and negotiate learning outcomes and assessment modes that provide the flexibility for them to apply theoretical understanding and practical work-based development to a chosen context. This could include a work-based project or intervention or an alternative professional development project within their work setting. Students will be expected to negotiate a project with their employer or prior placement provider organisation that meets the needs of both the employer and Leeds Trinity University.

Learning and Teaching Information:

For this negotiated, self-managed module, students will receive initial tutorial support to establish their individual learning aims and appropriate assessment methods. They will engage in online support and students will be expected to schedule tutorials either face to face, online or by telephone to ensure progression and the academic rigour of the project being undertaken.

Assessment:

001 Report and Reflective account 2000 words End of Semester 2 50%
002 Oral Presentation 10 Minutes End of of Semester 2 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Dr Steven Jones
Level - 6
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -