This course has been developed to support practitioners in their role as educators and assessors. It is suitable for any health or social care professional who has a practice supervisor role and is intended to develop skills in providing education within the practice environment. 

 

The aim of the course is to develop the appropriate knowledge, understanding and skills to supervise others in their professional learning within the practice setting.

 

This module explores the application of the skills of mentorship, supervision and teaching within the practice environment. The application of the theories of teaching and learning, models of supervision and learning are explored, identifying evidence and using evidence for best effect.

 

Teaching sessions and a work based portfolio will be used to develop the students' understanding of learning and the factors which influence individual learning. These will include learning styles; reflection; facilitating development; creating a learning environment; models of supervision; assessment; evaluation and managing challenges faced by learners in practice. Students will be required to draw upon their practical experience and theoretical knowledge to discuss, develop and evaluate their roles as facilitators of professional development in the work place. In addition to their personal development, all students must be responsible for the development of others over the duration of the module.

Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Evaluate the evidence base for professional education i practice.
• Analyse and synthesise information and create responses to individuals' personal learning needs and facilitte an inclusive learning environment.
• Critically evaluate and apply educational principles to identify and interpret learning and assessment needs for all learners.
• Engage in a critical community, facilitating reflection within self and others to enhance future practice as an educator.
• Utilise evidence based practice to critically evaluate the effectiveness of existing learning experiences/resources within the practice setting and forulate action plan(s) to enhance and develop future learning in practice

Assessment

 

 

 

 

The assessment is 100% coursework consisting of a protfolio and oral assessment.

 

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This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

HHCONMSC: MSc Contemporary Nursing