Prerequisites for Module
Anyone undertaking this module is normally expected to have satisfactorily completed a degree (preferably at honours level) or the equivalent in an appropriate discipline. They are normally also expected to have satisfactorily completed the PG Certificate stage of the programme or the equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To provide an opportunity to plan and execute a substantial project related to some aspect of Higher Education relevant to the student's own work situation.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Carry our and report on a comprehensive literature review of the topic chosen as the basis of the project.
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Develop a realistic plan for the project that enables it to be completed in the timescale available.
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Carry out the project in a competent and professional manner.
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Produce an appropriate assessable output, including a detailed reflective report on the project.
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Indicative Module Content
This will be specific to each individual project.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Tutorials
| 10 |
Directed Study
| | Self-directed private study/project work
| 140 |
Mode of Delivery
This will again be specific to each individual project. The student will agree the form of the project with their course tutor, and jointly develop a customised module descriptor (see examplar provided). The student will then carry out the literature review and the actual project, having regular meetings with the member(s) of staff responsible for supervising the work - normally the course tutor and/or mentor, but possibly a specialist in the topic being studied.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4
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This component is assessed by a project report.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | This will again be specific to each individual project.
| | 2. | QAA Codes of Practice - http://www.qaa.ac.uk/public/srhbook/contents.htm
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| Additional Notes
It should be noted that this is a generic module descriptor that simply provides a standard template for the writing of the customised module descriptors that the student and their course tutor will write for each project. An example of the latter is provided along with this generic module descriptor in order to give an idea of the form that such customised MDs are likely to take.
With regard to the Indicated Student Workload, this will be specific to each individual project, and will consist of an appropriate mixture of individual tutorials with the member(s) of staff reponsible for supervising the project and self-directed private study/work on the project. A typical breakdown is shown in the Indicative Student Workload section of this Module Descriptor.
The topics for PG Diploma projects can be chosen from any area of Higher Education teaching relevant to the work of the course member. The following list (which is by no means complete or exclusive) gives an idea of the sort of areas from which they might be selected.
- Making effective use of C&IT in Higher Education
- Electronic lecturing
- Producing CBL multimedia teaching/learning materials
- Producing web-based teaching/learning materials
- Making effective use of electronic communication systems
- Developing computer-based assessment systems
- Evaluating computer-mediated educational systems or materials
- Developing ODL courses
- Developing CPD courses and packages
- Developing competence-based courses
- Producing paper-based self-study materials
- Using games, simulations and case studies
- Developing effective practical activities
- Supervising undergraduate and postgraduate projects
- Quality issues in Higher Education
- Carrying out academic research
- Professional/academic writing
- Making assessment more student-centred
- Providing effective learner support
- Academic management and leadership
- Strategic planning in Higher Education
For their fourth project, students are not allowed to repeat a topic that they have already covered in their work for CLM013, CLM014 and CLM015.
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