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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Supporting Professional Development
Reference NUM031 Version 6
Created January 2020 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved January 2008 SCQF Points 30
Amended May 2020 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To provide the educator in practice with the knowledge, understanding and skills to lead, support and enable teaching, learning and assessment in practice.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Critically analyse educational theories and models underpinning safe and effective practice-based learning.
2 Critically appraise the higher-level skills required to support effective teaching, learning and assessment in clinical practice.
3 Critically examine theories of teaching, learning and assessment.
4 Critically reflect on various methods of support for professional development of self and others.
5 Evaluate own and others' continuing professional development educational needs in order to achieve excellence in practice.

Indicative Module Content
Educational theories; Working relationships; Accountability; Evidence based practice; Leadership; Lifelong learning and continuing professional development; Models of reflection; Self and peer assessment; Clinical supervision and coaching; Advanced communication skills; Professional expertise and development; Teaching, Learning and assessment strategies; Changes and challenges of the learning environment; Evaluation; Equity and diversity; Assessment in practice; Inclusivity; Practice-based education and learning; Promoting professional and collaborative practice; Interprofessional learning and practice.

Module Delivery
The module will be delivered online via CampusMoodle. This includes discussion forums, quizzes, videos, Panopto and Blackboard Collaborate activities.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours N/A 20
Non-Contact Hours N/A 280
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: ePortfolio of Evidence.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
Portfolio of Evidence.
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 the course entry requirements or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BATES, B., 2019. Learning theories simplified:... and how to apply them to teaching. London: Sage.
2 GOPEE, N., 2018. Supervision and mentoring in Healthcare. 4th ed. London: Sage Publications.
3 HEALTH & CARE PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL., 2017. Standards of education and training guidance. London: HCPC
4 NMC., 2018. Realising professionalism: Standards for education and training. Part 2: Standards for student supervision and assessment. London: NMC.
5 TELFORD, M. and SENIOR, E., 2017. The experiences of students in interprofessional learning. British Journal of Nursing, 26(6), pp.350-354.
6 WOOLNOUGH, H.M. and FIELDEN, S. 2017. Mentoring in nursing and healthcare. Supporting career and personal development. Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.


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