SHN6994 - Work-Based Learning Project

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Demonstrate engagement with placement/employer to facilitate negotiation and development of a relevant health/social care project for the setting and develop a learning agreement with realistic project aims and objectives.
Demonstrate the ability to identify, evaluate and make appropriate use of a range of knowledge and evidence sources and select appropriate professional and academic communication methods for the design of the project.
Critically consider ethical implications and professional accountability relating to the project, identify how these will be managed and where appropriate submit an ethics application.
Make reasoned judgements on the selection of approaches to the research methodology, data collection techniques and data analysis and explain how these are appropriate to the aims and objectives of the WBL research project.
Analyse and evaluate how the WBL project has been planned and managed, demonstrating critical reflection upon the project management cycle, design, conduct and outcomes of the WBL Project.

Content:

The rationale, aims and objectives of this module are drawn up by students in the 'learning agreement'. It follows that each negotiated module will be unique in terms of its aims.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Typically delivered on a blended learning basis with a combination of workshops and on-line support.

Workshops
Hours: 12
Intended Group Size: 20

Tutorials
Hours: 8
Intended Group Size: 4

Placement/Employer Engagement
Hours: 100 (min 80)
Intended Group Size: 1

Guided independent study
Hours: 280

Further details relating to assessment
Students will develop, implement and reflect on a negotiated project, in collaboration with their employer/placement provider and their academic tutor. Learning outcomes and assessment content and criteria will be negotiated at the outset.

Assessment:

001 Project report; 8,000 words; plus 4,000-word critical commentary; end of semester 2 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Abigail Lancaster
Level - 6
Credit Value - 40
Pre-Requisites - CANNOT BE TAKEN WITH SHN6192
Semester(s) Offered - 6YL

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