Work Based Learning level 7: second topic

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Critically discuss the actual and potential impact of the evidence base on your chosen aspect of practice
• Comprehensively articulate a purpose and rationale for exploring an identified aspect of practice, which is significantly different to the topic previously studied as work based learning.
• Critically analyse and synthesise the evidence base for your stated aspect of practice.

There is no taught content within the module as it is designed to offer practitioners an innovative and flexible approach to learning; one that is embedded in their practice.

You are expected to:

• Demonstrate skills of evidence-based practice, reflection and appraisal commensurate with the level at which you are studying.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a topic commensurate with level 7 academic study and of significant difference to that studied previously as work based learning.
• Seek out and use feedback from colleagues and academic supporters proactively.
• Take responsibility for identifying your own learning needs and seek help as required.

This module can be undertaken by practitioners from any health or social care discipline.

You will be provided with online resources to enable you to understand the following:

• The module philosophy and purpose. The module delivery is based on a philosophy of adult learning and you are required to:

Identify a practice mentor who will support you in the achievement of your learning outcomes

Create opportunities at work that will enable you to achieve your outcomes.

Manage your time and regulate your activities effectively so that you achieve your aim, learning outcomes and academic assignment.

• The roles and responsibilities of students, the module lead, cohort leads, managers, mentors and academic advisors
• The processes which support you when you are completing the module
• Drafting of learning contract (or exploration of set learning contract)

The following will be responsible for providing on-going support:

The WBL Blackboard site is an online resource for a range of materials including videos, learning activities, exemplars and discussion with fellow students.

An academic advisor will be allocated to assist development of your learning contract and provide appropriate academic support.

The module leader can answer queries via email and will provide support with understanding the learning outcomes and achieving the academic level required. The module lead will ensure that your chosen topic is significantly different to that studied previously as work based learning.

Your cohort leader (for those with set contracts) will be an important source of support, particularly with practice-based study opportunities.

Your practice manager and/or mentor will be an important source of support within your practice.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Development of a learning contract

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback:
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Draft piece

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback:
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.