Program Overview

CPPD for Academic Development (Level 4)

Overview

This work-based learning module enables students to gain academic credits for continuing professional development undertaken in their workplace.

The module aims to support the development of higher-level academic skills at level 4, to develop critical reflective practices, and the ability to develop a critical understanding of the contemporary evidence base and apply it to practice. Students are expected to develop a portfolio of evidence and a critical reflection to support this.

Aims

• To allow students to develop knowledge in their area of choice.
• To enable students to link theory to practice.
• To introduce reflection as a tool to develop their skills and understand their own learning needs.

Available as a standalone module

Yes

Attendance

• Dates: For attendance information, please see the top of this page to see attendance dates. Please note, if the module is full or closed for the intake(s) this academic year, dates may not appear.
• Typical intake(s): Semester 1, Semester 2 and other intakes by specific arrangement
• Venue: Online

Career Benefits

This module is suitable for those who are currently working within a health and social care setting and wish to gain academic credit for CPD activities undertaken within the workplace. This level 4 module encourages increased confidence in the ability to study at a higher level and enables participants to undertake a structured piece of work-based learning that will enhance the ability to maximise learning from a work experience. It will also develop skills of personal development planning and reflection on learning experiences.

Assessment

Formative assessment

• Part 1: A short (500 words) written reflection; ‘Using a model of reflection, write a brief reflection on your learning so far. How have you used the evidence base to guide your practice?” This brief reflection should provide academic references in Harvard style.
• Part 2: Provide a portfolio plan (using the template provided, and available on Moodle), showing how you will demonstrate 150 hours of self-directed study.

Summative assessment

• CW1: A portfolio evidencing the 150 hours of self-directed study in the chosen area relevant to the student’s place of work. (50% Weighting- 40% pass mark at L4)
• CW2: A 2000-word critical reflection which evidences the student’s ability to learn and apply the chosen area of learning to the environment in which they are employed. (50% Weighting 40% pass mark at L4)

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

• Demonstrate knowledge of good practice in an area of study relevant to their workplace.

Intellectual Skills

• Link theory to practice in the chosen area of study and apply this to practice.
• Reflect upon their learning needs.

Practical Skills

• Demonstrate presentation skills and be able to communicate knowledge effectively.

Transferable Skills

• Demonstrate the ability to identify learning needs and take action to address these.
• Demonstrate skills in self-management and continuing personal and professional development.

Contact information

Course Leader

Name: Rachel Allen-Ashcroft Rachel Allen-Ashcroft and Eleanor Dady

Administrator

Name: CPD Enquiries CPD Enquiries: +44 (0)

Fees

£530.00

Credits

20

Start date

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Code

WBL003

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