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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Work Based Learning
Reference NU4794 Version 4
Created September 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved May 2011 SCQF Points 30
Amended January 2021 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To facilitate the student to explore an appropriate area of professional practice and provide evidence of the learning achieved.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically reflect on the concept of work based learning and its application to the process of professional development.
2 Critically appraise the relevant knowledge and skills required to support work based learning.
3 Analyse an appropriate area of personal development relevant to professional practice.
4 Construct a negotiated learning agreement reflecting the students' identified development needs within the context of personal, professional and organisational goals.
5 Provide evidence of reflective learning commensurate with the outcomes identified in the learning agreement.

Indicative Module Content
Concept of work based learning; Learning agreements; Evidencing the process and outcome of learning; Work based learning as negotiated in individual learning agreement to meet personal, professional and/or organistational goals.

Module Delivery
Work based learning supported by online activities including tutorials and Blackboard Collaborate sessions.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 30
Non-Contact Hours N/A 270
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours N/A N/A
TOTAL N/A 300
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body    

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Description: Portfolio of Evidence

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Portfolio of Evidence of achievement of negotiated learning.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A C1 = A
B C1 = B
C C1 = C
D C1 = D
E C1 = E
F C1 = F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
The scope and content of learning will be individualised to meet the students' personal and continuing professional development needs.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 ALFARO-LeFEVRE, R., 2020. Critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgement: a practical approach. 7th ed. St Louis, MO: Elsevier.
2 AVEYARD, H., SHARPE, P. and WOOLIAMS. M., 2015. A beginner's guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
3 CRIBB, A., 2017. Healthcare in transition: understanding key ideas and tensions in contemporary health policy. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
4 JOHNS, C., 2017. Becoming a Reflective Practitioner. New York: Wiley.
5 LILLYMAN, S.L. and MERRIX, P., 2014. Portfolios and Reflective Practice. London: Pearson Education.
6 RIVAS, H. and WAC, K., eds., 2018. Digital health: scaling healthcare to the world. Cham, Switzerland: Springer.


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