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Professional Development

Tel: +44 (0)117 32 81043, Option 1 for PD
followed by option: 1 for CHSS, 2 for CBAL or 3 for CATE

You can view, apply for and review your professional development courses here.

Practice Learning and Student Support


Courses

Please select the level of study you wish to apply for. Level M indicates that you wish to study at Masters level, and Levels 1-3 indicate that you wish to study at Degree (Undergraduate) level.

Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZYY38-15-3

Level

3

Fees

PL+SS Top Up Assessed

£262.00

Assessed

PL+SS Top Up

£262.00

Unassessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.


Applications

University

Assessment


The assessment for this module will be a 2,500 word assignment related to the six learning outcomes of the module, demonstrating how you have facilitated, supported, assessed and evaluated a student in practice including:

  • Consideration of their own attributes and skills and how these supported or hindered student support and development;
  • Learning theories and how these facilitated learning in practice;
  • Reflecting on and developing your experience as a practice educator.

The assignment will be a maximum of 2,500 words in line with UWE Bristol's word count policy.

Assignment support will be offered individually via telephone or email.

Campus

Glenside

Content

The following provides an outline of the syllabus in line with each learning outcome:

Describing the role and identifying the attributes of the effective practice-based/placement educator

  • Outlining of the placement student's programme, portfolio, learning outcomes and the assessment/sign off process.
  • Establishing effective working relationships and support mechanisms between practice educators and UWE Bristol
  • Identifying the knowledge, skills and personal attributes of an effective practice educator including:
  • Positive role modelling
  • Appropriate values and behaviours
  • Clinical leadership

Applying learning theories that are appropriate for adult and professional learners

  • Exploring a range of appropriate learning theory including learning styles and domains of learning
  • Applying this theory to the role of practice educator

Planning, implementing and facilitating learning in the placement setting

  • Creating an environment for learning
  • Integrating learning from the academic setting into the workplace
  • Developing an awareness of possible barriers to learning in the practice setting
  • Exploring effective communication and questioning techniques
  • Identifying and supporting additional learning requirements
  • Managing common problems in placement

Applying sound principles and judgement in the assessment of performance in the placement setting

  • Identifying learning outcomes and objectives
  • Exploring assessment methods and collecting evidence
  • Establishing validity, consistency and fairness in assessing
  • Reviewing effective feedback techniques
  • Identifying frameworks and techniques for supporting students
  • Exploring barriers to failing a student
  • Developing awareness of student expectations and their responsibilities including codes of practice/fitness to practice
  • Recognising placement educator accountability

Evaluating learning in the practice setting

  • Exploring methods of monitoring the quality of learning and assessment delivered in practice, including receiving feedback
  • Evaluating practice educator effectiveness in delivering learning and making improvements

Reflecting on experience and formulating action plans to improve future practice (based upon experiences in delivering learning outcomes 1-5)

  • Exploring reflective practice models including SWOT analysis
  • Formulating personal action plans to improve effectiveness as a practice educator
  • Recognising how being an effective practice educator can improve a clinicians
  • broader practice and how it can support CPD.


Core reading

You will be provided with access to essential reading either in electronic form via the Library website or Blackboard. The module handbook will also reflect the range of reading to be carried out and the reading from the Supporting Students in Practice (SSIP) module will be relevant.

Entry Requirements

You must be working in a relevant area of practice and of completed the Practice Learning and Student Support non-credit bearing course.

Introduction

The Practice Learning and Student Support (PL+SS) Top-Up module is designed to enable a range of Allied Health Professionals (AHP) and Nursing and Midwifery (N&M) staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in being a student mentor/practice educator in their area of practice. It combines both multi-professional and generic learning, with some profession-specific content.

The module can be studied at level 3 (undergraduate level or level M (Masters level). The module consists of seven units of learning. The module is completely online and requires self-directed learning.

On successful completion of the undergraduate level 3 (UZYY38-15-3) or Masters level (UZYY39-15-M) module, you will be able to:

  • explore the strengths and limitations of the Practice Educator role;
  • appraise and apply appropriate learning theories;
  • plan, implement and facilitate learning in the placement setting;
  • apply appropriate sound principles and judgement in the assessment of performance in the placement setting;
  • critically evaluate and reflect on the learning experience.

Key Facts

Pre-requisite you must of completed the Practice Learning and Student Support non-credit bearing course.

Learning and Teaching

All learning units are accessed online and will require self-directed learning. There will be a workbook available as part of the material which students can use to record their learning tasks and which can be used as preparation for the written assessed assignment.

Study facilities

You'll have access to a range of on-campus and online facilities to support your learning, including the University Library which is open 24 hours a day.

The Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

15 credit level 3 or Masters level module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


Enquire

To view all CPD courses offered by UWE Bristol, please select (click on) the box below

View courses

Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZYY39-15-M

Level

M

Fees

PL+SS Top Up Assessed

£250.00

Assessed

PL+SS Top Up

£250.00

Unassessed

Course Dates

Select course date below to see all attendance days and to apply.
If no course dates are shown below this could be due to high demand or no availability. If your course is being funded by your employer and they have bought places in advance you will need to contact them to be given the links to apply.


Applications

University

Assessment


The assessment for this module will be a 2,500 word assignment related to the six learning outcomes of the module, demonstrating how you have facilitated, supported, assessed and evaluated a student in practice including:

  • Consideration of their own attributes and skills and how these supported or hindered student support and development;
  • Learning theories and how these facilitated learning in practice;
  • Reflecting on and developing your experience as a practice educator.

The assignment will be a maximum of 2,500 words in line with UWE Bristol's word count policy.

Assignment support will be offered individually via telephone or email.

Campus

Glenside

Content

The following provides an outline of the syllabus in line with each learning outcome:

Describing the role and identifying the attributes of the effective practice-based/placement educator

  • Outlining of the placement student's programme, portfolio, learning outcomes and the assessment/sign off process.
  • Establishing effective working relationships and support mechanisms between practice educators and UWE Bristol
  • Identifying the knowledge, skills and personal attributes of an effective practice educator including:
  • Positive role modelling
  • Appropriate values and behaviours
  • Clinical leadership

Applying learning theories that are appropriate for adult and professional learners

  • Exploring a range of appropriate learning theory including learning styles and domains of learning
  • Applying this theory to the role of practice educator

Planning, implementing and facilitating learning in the placement setting

  • Creating an environment for learning
  • Integrating learning from the academic setting into the workplace
  • Developing an awareness of possible barriers to learning in the practice setting
  • Exploring effective communication and questioning techniques
  • Identifying and supporting additional learning requirements
  • Managing common problems in placement

Applying sound principles and judgement in the assessment of performance in the placement setting

  • Identifying learning outcomes and objectives
  • Exploring assessment methods and collecting evidence
  • Establishing validity, consistency and fairness in assessing
  • Reviewing effective feedback techniques
  • Identifying frameworks and techniques for supporting students
  • Exploring barriers to failing a student
  • Developing awareness of student expectations and their responsibilities including codes of practice/fitness to practice
  • Recognising placement educator accountability

Evaluating learning in the practice setting

  • Exploring methods of monitoring the quality of learning and assessment delivered in practice, including receiving feedback
  • Evaluating practice educator effectiveness in delivering learning and making improvements

Reflecting on experience and formulating action plans to improve future practice (based upon experiences in delivering learning outcomes 1-5)

  • Exploring reflective practice models including SWOT analysis
  • Formulating personal action plans to improve effectiveness as a practice educator
  • Recognising how being an effective practice educator can improve a clinicians
  • broader practice and how it can support CPD.


Core reading

You will be provided with access to essential reading either in electronic form via the Library website or Blackboard. The module handbook will also reflect the range of reading to be carried out and the reading from the Supporting Students in Practice (SSIP) module will be relevant.

Entry Requirements

You must be working in a relevant area of practice and of completed the Practice Learning and Student Support non-credit bearing course.

Introduction

The Practice Learning and Student Support (PL+SS) Top-Up module is designed to enable a range of Allied Health Professionals (AHP) and Nursing and Midwifery (N&M) staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in being a student mentor/practice educator in their area of practice. It combines both multi-professional and generic learning, with some profession-specific content.

The module can be studied at level 3 (undergraduate level or level M (Masters level). The module consists of seven units of learning. The module is completely online and requires self-directed learning.

On successful completion of the undergraduate level 3 (UZYY38-15-3) or Masters level (UZYY39-15-M) module, you will be able to:

  • explore the strengths and limitations of the Practice Educator role;
  • appraise and apply appropriate learning theories;
  • plan, implement and facilitate learning in the placement setting;
  • apply appropriate sound principles and judgement in the assessment of performance in the placement setting;
  • critically evaluate and reflect on the learning experience.

Key Facts

Pre-requisite you must of completed the Practice Learning and Student Support non-credit bearing course.

Learning and Teaching

All learning units are accessed online and will require self-directed learning. There will be a workbook available as part of the material which students can use to record their learning tasks and which can be used as preparation for the written assessed assignment.

Study facilities

You'll have access to a range of on-campus and online facilities to support your learning, including the University Library which is open 24 hours a day.

The Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences has an excellent reputation for the quality of its teaching and the facilities it provides.

Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

15 credit level 3 or Masters level module


Click here to ask us a question about this course. Please include your full name with your question. If required, please let us know if you want us to add you to the future dates mailing list. Alternatively you may email us directly at pd@uwe.ac.uk


Enquire

To view all CPD courses offered by UWE Bristol, please select (click on) the box below

View courses

Course Details


Course/Module Code

UZYY8D-0-3

Level

3