managed the ability to apply and interpret legal principles in relation to the provision and consumption of housing the ability to appraise comparative housing systems the ability to interpret and use housing research findings an appreciation of the range of organisational and management techniques used in housing and to recognise when they may be used the ability to interpret, apply and use financial frameworks and accountancy practices the ability to employ effective communication with other professionals to resolve housing-related problems the ability to integrate all these in the application of their duties. many do not have access to academic libraries. CHS also has a small library of key literature available to students. These will be supported by learning activities on Moodle. At study blocks: lectures; directed discussions; group work; tutorials. Online activities Students’ own research. CORW121: Business and Finance for Housing (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8). CORW122: Housing Management Services and Technology (2, 3, 5, 6); CORW124: Professional Practice Skills for Housing and Reflective Practice (8, 9); These are embedded in the module pages on Moodle where learners will find critical academic literature, policy documents, evaluations of policy, examples of practice. Summative assessment criteria all contain a criterion that assesses knowledge and understanding. QAA Housing Studies A2 ILO2 Summative assessments Level 4:
Critical thinking including theory Analysis Evaluation Creation Ability to explain and understand housing issues and solutions Apply conclusions to policy and practice Detailed course materials for each module are on the course Moodle, which learners will be expected to read critically (directed reading and directed independent learning). Students have access to Plymouth University’s e-library via its Student Portal, which is of great assistance to the dispersed student population because many do not have access to academic libraries. CHS also has a small library of key literature available to students. These will be supported by learning activities on Moodle. At study blocks: lectures; directed discussions; group work; tutorials. Online activities in the HE Study Skills modules on Moodle and the Induction assignment. Students’ own research. by written assignment (reports, essays, briefings), assessed presentations; a work-based research projects. Formative group and individual induction assignment comprising research, preparing a group presentation, individual reflection, collaborative work online. CORW119: Housing Policy and the Law (1, 2, 3, 5, 6); CORW127: Housing, the Customer and Equality (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6); CORW121: Business and Finance for Housing (1, 2, 3, 5, 6); CORW122: Housing Management Services and Technology (1, 2, 3, 5, 6); CORW124: Professional Practice Skills for Housing and Reflective
At study blocks: lectures; directed discussions; group work; tutorials. None ways. Fundamental is the ability to use ICT, for example, using Moodle to which they are inducted prior to starting the course by having to engage with it and each other to complete the induction assignment. This also involves a good deal of independent research, managing selves and also managing the efforts of the group using good communication, priority setting, time management, and task completion. The task involves using good presentation skills as well as writing and numeracy skills. Finally, students are expected to reflect on the activity collectively and individually. This activity sets a benchmark for the expectations of the course and the skills with which they engage are repeated for Housing and Reflective Practice CORW127: Housing, the Customer and Equality CORW130: Housing Need, Demand and Supply (1 – 9)
throughout their class work and their individual assessed task. The embedding of these skills begins with an induction assignment on which leaners work before they arrive for the taught induction. It starts the development of knowledge, communication skills, team working, planning and organisation, as well as leading to a group classroom presentation. Learners are also expected to produce a written reflection of this experience for formative assessment. The induction study block builds on the Moodle HE Study Skills materials by allowing free discussion of what is required and how the skills are transferrable to the workplace. QAA Housing Studies to engage in critical reflection, evaluate own experiences, plan, position, identify own development needs. ability to investigate and analyse housing in an applied way. Detailed course materials for each module are on the course Moodle, which learners will be expected to read critically (directed reading and directed independent learning). Students have access to Plymouth University’s e-library via its Student Portal, which is of great assistance to the dispersed student population because many do not have access to academic libraries. CHS also has a small library of key literature available to students. These will be supported by learning activities on Moodle. A4 ILO4 Embedded in every module and assignment, especially the Professional Skills for Housing and Reflective Practice module. Students are expected to write a reflection on their experience each assignment. Students’ engagement with their mentors. CORW124: Professional Practice Skills for Housing and Reflective Practice. (1 – 4)
Definitions of Graduate Attributes and Skills Relevant to this Programme Teaching and Learning Strategy / Methods Prog Aims Prog intended Learning Outcomes Range of Assessments Related Core Modules FHEQ/QAA Housing Studies (October 2014) an appreciation of diversity and inequalities in the housing system, the relationships between housing markets and policy implementation and people and their homes the ability to interpret the social and environmental implications of the way housing is provided, designed and managed the ability to apply and interpret legal principles in relation to the provision and consumption of housing the ability to appraise comparative housing systems the ability to interpret and use housing research findings an appreciation of the range of organisational and management techniques used in housing and to recognise when they may be used the ability to interpret, apply and use financial frameworks and accountancy practices the ability to employ effective communication with other professionals Detailed course materials for each module are on the course Moodle, which learners will be expected to read critically (directed reading and directed independent learning). Students have access to Plymouth University’s e-library via its Student Portal, which is of great assistance to the dispersed student population because many do not have access to academic libraries. CHS also has a small library of key literature available to students. These will be supported by learning activities on Moodle. At study blocks: lectures; directed discussions; group work; tutorials. Online activities Students’ own research. A1 IL O1 Summative assessments by written assignments in the form of reports, essays, briefing and presentations. Formative assessment using online activities and also group activities at study blocks CORW206: Research Methods and Work-Based Research Proposal (4, 5, 8, 9); CORW211: Developing Strategies and Services (1 – 9); CORW212: Organisational Behaviour and Performance Management (1, 2, 3, 4, 5); CORW218: Current Practice Issues in Housing (1 – 9); CORW213:
to resolve housing-related problems the ability to integrate all these in the application of their duties. International Perspectives on Housing (4, 5, 6); CORW217: Work-Based Research Project (1-9). These are embedded in the module pages on Moodle where learners will find critical academic literature, policy documents, evaluations of policy, examples of practice. Summative assessment criteria all contain a criterion that assesses knowledge and understanding. QAA Housing Studies Critical thinking including theory Analysis Evaluation Creation Ability to explain and understand housing issues and solutions Apply conclusions to policy and practice Detailed course materials for each module are on the course Moodle, which learners will be expected to read critically (directed reading and directed independent learning). Students have access to Plymouth University’s e-library via its Student Portal, which is of great assistance to the dispersed student population because many do not have access to academic libraries. CHS also has a A2 ILO2 Summative assessments by written assignment (reports, essays, briefings), assessed presentations; a work-based research projects. Formative group and individual induction assignment comprising research, preparing a group presentation, individual reflection, collaborative work online. CORW206: Research Methods and Work-Based Research Proposal (1 - 6); CORW211: Developing Strategies and Services (1 – 9);
independent learning and study skills; self-management and motivation; interpersonal and team-working skills; negotiation and mediation skills; written and oral communication skills in a variety of contexts and modes; information gathering, retrieval and application skills; information and communications technology skills; numeracy skills; self-awareness and critical reflection; creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills. Detailed course materials for each module are on the course Moodle, which learners will be expected to read critically (directed reading and directed independent learning). Students have access to Plymouth University’s e-library via its Student Portal, which is of great assistance to the dispersed student population because many do not have access to academic libraries. CHS also has a small library of key literature available to students. These will be supported by learning activities on Moodle. At study blocks: lectures; directed discussions; group work; tutorials. None A3 ILO3 Summative assessments by written assignment (reports, essays, briefings), assessed presentations; a work-based research projects. Formative group and individual induction assignment comprising research, preparing a group presentation, individual reflection, collaborative work online. All of the modules require the students to develop these skills, which are assessed in a variety of ways. Fundamental is the ability to use ICT, for example, using Moodle to which they are inducted prior to starting the course by having to engage with it and each other to complete the induction assignment. This also involves a good deal of CORW211: Developing Strategies and Services CORW206: Research Methods and Work-Based Research Proposal CORW217: Work-Based Research Project CORW218: Current Practice Issues in Housing CORW212: Organisational Behaviour and Performance Management CORW213:
QAA Housing Studies to engage in critical reflection, evaluate own experiences, plan, position, identify own development needs. ability to investigate and analyse housing in an applied way. Detailed course materials for each module are on the course Moodle, which learners will be expected to read critically (directed reading and directed independent learning). Students have access to Plymouth University’s e-library via its Student Portal, which is of great assistance to the dispersed student population because many do not have access to academic libraries. CHS also has a small library of key literature available to students. These will be supported by learning activities on Moodle. At study blocks: lectures; directed discussions; group work; tutorials. Professional experience A4 ILO4 Embedded in every module and assignment, students are expected to write a reflection on their experience of each assignment. Students’ engagement with their mentors. CORW218: Current Practice Issues in Housing (1 – 4) CORW211: Developing Strategies and Services (1 & 4) CORW206: Research Methods and Work-Based Research Proposal (1 & 4) CORW217: Work-Based Research Project (1 & 4) CORW212: Organisational Behaviour and
Performance Management (1 & 4) CORW213: International Perspectives on Housing (1 & 4) An explanation for embedding Employment Related Skills through Teaching & Learning and Assessment at this level of the programme: Whilst critical reflection is emphasised throughout the programme there is a specific PPD module that requires critical professional reflection and the development of a personal and professional development plan. QAA Housing Studies employ, apply specific practical skills to develop policy within organisations. Detailed course materials for each module are on the course Moodle, which learners will be expected to read critically (directed reading and directed independent learning). Students have access to Plymouth University’s e-library via its Student Portal, which is of great assistance to the dispersed student population because many do not have access to A5 ILO5 Summative assessments by written assignment, including a work-based research projects. Formative assessment suing online activities and at the two residentials. CORW217: Work-Based Research Project CORW218: Current Practice Issues in Housing
professional reflection and also devising a personal and professional development plan for both the short term (12 months) and the medium term (5 years); and the other requiring the application of reflective practice theory and techniques to students’ own professional practice. critical reflection. 5 WBL/WRL Activity: Logistics Prog Aim Prog Intended LO Range of Assessments Related Core Module(s) Analysis and evaluation of current Issues in Independent Living Year 3 module at Level 5 requiring students to analyse emerging issues in Independent Living for professionals working in the field and apply those to their own organisations. All All Evaluative report applying learning to organisational practice. CORW218: Current Practice Issues in Housing Applied work-based Research Year 3 module at Level 5 requiring the conduct of small-scale research into an aspect of learners’ organisational policy All All Written report of a piece of work-based research. CORW217: Work-Based Research Project
Evaluate the role of collaborative working and its impact on Housing Make critical recommendations to improve and change practice based on evaluations DATE OF APPROVAL: March 2016 FACULTY/OFFICE: Academic Partnerships DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: Sept 2016 SCHOOL/PARTNER: Cornwall College DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: TERM/SEMESTER: AY Additional notes (for office use only): For delivering institution’s HE Operations or Academic Partnerships use if required SECTION B: DETAILS OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT Items in this section must be considered annually and amended as appropriate, in conjunction with the Module Review Process. Some parts of this page may be used in the KIS return and published on the extranet as a guide for prospective students. Further details for current students should be provided in module guidance notes. ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016-2017 NATIONAL COST CENTRE: 133 MODULE LEADER: Steve McCann OTHER MODULE STAFF: All tutors SUMMARY of MODULE CONTENT Policy and practice Application of the law and guidance Professional standards Good practice SUMMARY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING [Use HESA KIS definitions] Scheduled Activities Hours Comments/Additional Information Seminar 16 A series of ‘virtual’ seminars delivered over a period of 2 months allowing tutor-led discussions with students to explore the topic area. Tutors will contact students using a variety of technology including, Moodle, telephone, e-mail and skype Tutorial 4 One-to-one discussions enabling tutor to give detailed feedback on student’s coursework and formative Moodle activities Guided independent study 180 Reading Moodle materials: reading as a result of students’ own research; formative Moodle activities Total 200 (NB: 1 credit = 10 hours or learning; 10 credits = 100 hours, etc.) Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Coursework C1 Coursework – Report 70% Learning Objectives 2 & 3