PSY6502 - Professional Learning Through Work

Objectives:

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

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.

Workplace learning
Hours: 60 (minimum)
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Tutorial support
Hours: 6
Intended Group Size: 1

Guided independent study
Hours: 134

Other matters related to assessment

Although assessments will broadly follow the convention of a written report and standard oral presentation, students will be expected to negotiate the exact format. Presentations may be directed at specific audiences, e.g. employer, staff, customers, directors, etc.

Other relevant matters

1. Registration for the module is subject to students providing clear evidence during Level 5 study of active engagement, completion and effective evaluation of the PDP module and initial negotiations with their employer/placement provider with regard to a potential work-based learning project for Level 6.

2. Employers would be required to provide a minimum of three reports on student progress - the first report would be initial approval and signed agreement for the project to proceed, the second report would be required by January at the latest providing an interim report of progress and the final report would be required at the assessment submission date providing evaluation of the project outcome. These reports would assist and inform the project supervisor of work-based value.

3. A minimum of at least 60 hours must be spent in the workplace.

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

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