Further Information
For further details about this module and to apply please contact the Module Leader:
Jan Mitcheson
J.mitchesonucs.ac.uk|
Dates
Module to be offered in September 2012 dates tbc.
Student Hours
200 total student hours:
15 contact hours
3 hours academic tutorials
175 hours self directed study
Rationale
The ability to respond appropriately to advances in knowledge and technology, as well as legislative and policy requirements are considered central tenets of the health and social care innovator and leader. This open format module enables students to deliver an innovative project of specific relevance to their current professional role.
The use of a ‘learning agreement’ will enable each student to negotiate clear outcomes and specify evidence to support learning achievements within the time frame of the module.
Aims of the Module
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To provide the student with an opportunity to demonstrate motivation and commitment to leading service innovation and delivery.
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To enable the student to engage in a comprehensive enquiry in relation to the process of leading service innovation and delivery.
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To extend the student’s opportunities for critical self-evaluation.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module students will be able to:
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Organise documentary evidence to clearly convey the processes undertaken and what has been achieved.
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Critically appraise contemporary literature.
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Critically analyse the actions and reactions experienced by self/others throughout the developmental process.
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Provide rigorous self-evaluation of the processes and outcomes of the experience.
Assessment
Formative assessment
Midpoint - Lead a seminar based on an independent area of enquiry that has emerged through their service development project implementation.
Summative assessment
Week 30: Submission of:
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Service Development Portfolio
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A 2000 word reflexive account of the process and outcomes of the agreed service development/innovation
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