SOC6012 - 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 critically analyse, 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:

As a negotiated, self-managed module, students will receive initial tutorial support to establish the learning outcomes and appropriate assessment methods. They will engage in online support and students will be expected to schedule further tutorials either face to face, online or by telephone to ensure progression and the academic rigour of the project.

Tutorials
Hours: 4
Intended Group Size: 10

Telephone support
Hours: 6

Guided independent study
Hours: 190

Other relevant matters
1. The module is available to all programmes that choose to adopt the module, but the chosen context needs to be relevant to the degree programme.

2. Although assessments will broadly follow the convention of a written report and standard oral presentation students will be expected to negotiate the exact format, for example Business Reports, Product/Service Development Plans, Marketing Plans/Campaigns, etc. Presentations may be directed at specific audiences, e.g. employer staff, customers, directors, etc.

3. 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.

4. A minimum of at least 60 hours must be spent in the workplace with an additional 130 hours (minimum) independent study time within or without the workplace.

Assessment:

001 Project Proposal, Negotiation and Contracting; 1,000 word equivalent; Start of Academic Year 0%
002 Final Project Report and Reflections; 3,000 words; End of Semester Two 75%
003 Oral Presentation of Project Development, Completino and Outcomes; 10 Minutes; End of Semester Two 25%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Rafe McGregor
Level - 6
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6YL

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