Prerequisites for Module
Practice Educators who are already or about to take students on placement.
A minimum of one year post-registration.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable practice educators to explore the principles and concepts of practice based education amd learning.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Analyse the role and attributes of an effective practice educator
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Discuss the learning theories that are appropriate for adult and professional learners
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Critically evaluate the principles of assessment of performance in the practice setting
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Plan, implement and facilitate learning in the practice setting and evaluate the impact to the learner.
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Reflect on experience and formulate action plans to improve future practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Topic 1 Role of the practice educator
Topic 2 Theories of learning
Topic 3 Mechanisms of teaching
Topic 4 Principles of assessment
Topic 5 Communication, questioning and feedback
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Distance Learning | Blended Learning | Online Tutorials
| 0 | 5 | Online activities
| 20 | 10 | Study day
| 0 | 5 |
Directed Study
| | | Work based learning
| 15 | 15 |
Private Study
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| 15 | 15 |
| Mode of Delivery
This module is delivered in a flexible blended learning format which allows students to select the learning approach which best suits their needs.
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3,4,5
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Practice based reflective coursework
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | FRY,H.,KETTRIDGE,S., & MARSHALL, S.,2008. A handbook for teaching and learning in higher education: enhancing academic practice. London:Routledge
| | 2. | HEALEY,J., SPENCER M.,2007. Surviving Your Placement in Health and Social Care: A Student Handbook. London :McGraw Hill.
| | 3. | JARVIS,P.,2004. Adult education and lifelong learning : theory and practice. London :Routledge
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Additional Notes
Eligible students who successfully complete the module and assessment may apply for professional accreditation with COR, COT, CSP.
Students may attend the study day for stand alone CPD purposes and will receive a certificate of attendance.
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