Faculty of Health

Module content
This module is assessed by a negotiated portfolio and assignment. The negotiated nature of this module means that substantive learning outcomes cannot be specified. However, the generic learning outcomes of this module will reflect the overall course objectives as well as the specific objectives stated in the proposal for the reflective assignment. Each student will be responsible for negotiating: the format of the portfolio; the area for the reflective assignment; and setting the framework in which to work. Having identified a subject area for the assignment each student will submit a proposal to the module tutor. The proposal will provide a rationale for the assignment and set out general and specific objectives for the assignment. The completed assignment must clearly address the objectives stated in the proposal. The objectives will form the basis of the criteria against which the student will monitor and assess their own progress and performance.

Module session dates

Semester 1

5 October 2012

OR

Semester 2

8 January 2013

Student Study Hours: 150 Hours.
Student Contact Hours: Negotiated.

Module aims
To develop the student's understanding and skills of critical thinking through experiential and more formal methods of learning in an area related to their practice.

Entry requirements
Candidates should normally have a first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject and/or recognised professional qualifications. Candidates without degrees may be considered.

Module content
This module is assessed by a negotiated portfolio and assignment. The negotiated nature of this module means that substantive learning outcomes cannot be specified. However, the generic learning outcomes of this module will reflect the overall course objectives as well as the specific objectives stated in the proposal for the reflective assignment. Each student will be responsible for negotiating: the format of the portfolio; the area for the reflective assignment; and setting the framework in which to work. Having identified a subject area for the assignment each student will submit a proposal to the module tutor. The proposal will provide a rationale for the assignment and set out general and specific objectives for the assignment. The completed assignment must clearly address the objectives stated in the proposal. The objectives will form the basis of the criteria against which the student will monitor and assess their own progress and performance.

Teaching Format and Breakdown of Hours:

Workshops, tutorials and presentations

Assessment Type:  A minimum mark of ³40% must be achieved in both components.  Module pass mark ³50%.

• 50% of mark: Assignment (2000 words) in a negotiated topic area related to the student’s interest and portfolio
• 50% of marks:  Portfolio (3,000 words, plus appendices) in an agreed format – containing evidence of formal training/education, experiential learning, critical incidents, reflection and discussion of learning experiences collected over a maximum period of 6 months including the 15 weeks of the module.  This should show evidence of critical thinking and appraisal.