Information is displayed at the Institute Reception regarding responsible persons for risk assessment and first aid. First aid kits are available by the Reception Desk and outside the Practical Room, and an AED is also available at Reception. Upon hearing the fire alarm (either intermittent or continuous) all students should evacuate the building by one of the three exit routes via the main staircase, behind the Practical Training Room or through the back of the Library. The assembly point is on the grass area across the road from the Vauquiedor Entrance at Level 1. PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION The Programme Specification provides details of the BA(Hons) Health and Social Care Practice as validated by Middlesex University. It is available on the Learning Pod. MODULE NARRATIVES In this section you will find details of all the modules associated with your programme so that you can see what is involved in your programme and make any choices over option modules (if applicable). The narratives were correct at the time this handbook went to print but details change over time and therefore you should always refer to the latest version available on the on the Learning Pod. Advancing Professional Practice: Concepts and Theories Academic Level: 7 Credit Tariff: 20 Module Descriptor: This module has been developed for students wishing to extend their practice to an advanced level within the field of health and social care. Whilst this module is generic in nature, students are encouraged to apply the concepts and theories to their own specific role within health and social care. They will have the opportunity to explore the scope and value of advanced practice roles at an international, national and local level as well as consider the legal, ethical and professional dimensions of
Gould, J. (2009) Learning theory and classroom practice in the lifelong learning sector, Exeter: Learning Matters. Haines, C. (2004) Assessing students' written work: marking essays and reports, London: Routledge. Jarvis, P. (2006) The theory and practice of teaching, London: Taylor Francis. Mohanna, K., Wall, D. and Chambers, R. (2007) Your teaching style: a practical guide to understanding, developing and improving, Abingdon: Radcliffe. Norton, L. and Campbell, A. (2007) Learning, teaching and assessing in higher education: developing reflective practice, Exeter: Learning Matters. Race, P. (2007) The lecturer's toolkit: a practical guide to assessment, learning and teaching, London: Kogan Page Reid, G. (2012) Dyslexia and inclusion: classroom approaches for assessment, teaching and learning. 2nd ed, London: Routledge Wilson, L (2012) Practical teaching: a guide to assessment and quality assurance, London: Cengage Learning. Research and Development Methods Academic Level: 7 Credit Tariff: 20 Module Descriptor: This module has been designed for students preparing for the extended project module of the Masters in professional practice pathway. The focus will be on developing a proposal for a small scale research study, an audit or a service improvement project. Students will be expected to apply their knowledge of research methodologies and methods to design a project which uses a systematic approach to inform the development of a specific aspect of professional practice. Module aims: To provide the student with the opportunity to build on their existing knowledge of research methodologies and methods to develop a proposal for a small scale study or a service improvement project. To develop an insight into the principles of project management and how they apply to the management of the extended project proposed for year 3. Module Learning Outcomes: