HC3J03: Teaching practice

Module Provider:

School of Health and Social Care

Number of credits:

20 [10 ECTS credits]

Level:

H (Honours)

Terms in which taught:

Y

Module Convenor:

Dr A Cocks

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

HC3J01 and HC3J02

Modules excluded:

Module version for:

2006/7

Aims:
To enable candidates to apply the theoretical components of the Post Experience Diploma in Education [health and social care] to a range of practice settings and successfully carry out the role of practice teacher.

Assessable learning outcomes:
Plan and implement appropriate programmes of learning for students

Assist students to formulate appropriate learning outcomes and facilitate learning opportunities through negotiation with the students and other agencies

Teach the skills of their specialist area by example, discussion and analysis of situations in practice

Organize and provide a supportive learning environment and evaluate its effectiveness

Additional outcomes:
Identify any aspects of a student’s work which may require remedial counselling and/ or further practice, and implement an appropriate plan

Outline content:
This module is work based with discussion groups and planned seminars interspersed for students to address and critically discuss issues of practice teaching.
This module MUST be taken alongside the co requisite modules.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
Support will be provided through group work and individual tutorials. Candidates will have the opportunity for critical discussion on a range of issues. In teaching practice the candidate will be supported by a University approved supervisor/assessor who may utilise a range of methods/strategies for teaching and supporting the probationer in developing their practice

Contact hours:

Assessment:
Coursework

Through portfolio to include the following:

Learning contract
Learning environment audit and critical appraisal
Direct observation of teaching
Interim and final report from supervisor/assessor
250 hours of assessed teaching practice (the contents of which will be specified by the school and will reflect the candidate’s area of practice and the requirements of relevant professional bodies e.g. NMC, GSCC).


Relative percentage of coursework :

100%

Penalties for late submission

Penalties for late submission of course work will be in accordance with University policy.


Examinations

N/A


Requirements for a pass

Students must include all elements of the portfolio demonstrating attainment of the learning outcomes. The portfolio is marked on a pass/ fail basis.

Reassessment arrangements

Students who fail or fail to achieve a qualifying mark in a module will normally have the right to be reassessed in the module on one occasion at a time to be determined within the normal duration of the programme. A re-sit fee is likely to be charged.

Where the supervisor recommends a period of extended practice this will be discussed with the programme leader, student and students employing authority before a decision is reached.