Examination Coursework Practical MODULE CODE Examination Test Coursework Type Coursework Type Practical Type Practical Type Level 4 COUC110 Counselling Theory & Practice Written Assignment 50% Presentation 50% COUC111 Study Skills Portfolio 100% COUC112 Counselling Contexts Written Assignment 100% COUC113 Personal Development Portfolio 100% COUC114 Professional Development Written Assignment 80% Report 20% COUC115 Ethical issues in Counselling Written Assignment 50% Presentation 50%
Marking stage Internal moderation stage External moderation stage Subject Assessment (SAP) (ratification) stage 1The sample for the internal moderation comprises 20% or 10 assessment pieces minimum. The sample should include a range of assessment pieces including borderlines and fails. For more guidance see the Plymouth University Marking and Moderation policy 2015
Practical skills are developed through a range of different learning opportunities and assessment tasks. Many assignments require students to complete projects, and apply theory to practice. These activities make a clear link between academic theoretical learning and that of professional Counselling Practice. PS14. Work Related Learning WBL is an essential element of Foundation Degrees and therefore needs to be detailed here. However, for all types of HE Programmes there should be an element of employability focus through, at least, Work Related Learning, and therefore the following is applicable for all: Certificate in Advanced Counselling Studies Level 4 Plan, design and execute practical activities using appropriate techniques and procedures Throughout the programme Certificate apply Counselling attributes and skills; apply career management skills: apply lifelong learning skills: business and organisational awareness demonstrate an international outlook Key knowledge and understanding is assessed via a combination of : Essays/projects Coursework/group work on practical application questions Reflective assignments ALL core modules Work Based Learning is embedded throughout level 4of this programme. Many assignments require students to complete observations, reflect on practice and apply theory to practice. These activities make a clear link between academic theoretical learning and that of professional practice
Category Element Component Name Component Weighting Comments include links to learning objectives Written exam E_ % Total = 100% T_ % = 100% Coursework C1 Written Assignment 100% Total = 100% To cover all ALOs Practical P_ % Total = 100% Updated by: Malachy Date: 25/08/16 Approved by: HE Operations Date: 25/08/16 Recommended Texts and Sources: SECTION A: DEFINITIVE MODULE RECORD. Proposed changes must be submitted via Faculty Quality Procedures for approval and issue of new module code. MODULE CODE: COUC113 MODULE TITLE: Personal Development CREDITS: 20 FHEQ Level: 4 JACS CODE: B940 PRE-REQUISITES: None CO-REQUISITES: None COMPENSATABLE: No SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR: (max 425 characters) Introduction to personal development through activities and process groups addressing issues such as rescuing, self-care and reflectivity, within the context of a person-centred model. Intra and inter-personal structures are offered to develop self-awareness around receiving and offering core conditions including congruent feedback. ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT Use HESA KIS definitions] WRITTEN EXAMINATION COURSEWORK PRACTICAL E1 (Examination) % C1 (Coursework) 100% P1 (Practical) % or Pass/Fail (delete as appropriate) E2 (Clinical Examination) % A1 (Generic Assessment) % T1 (Test) % SUBJECT ASSESSMENT PANEL Group to which module should be linked: Camborne Professional body minimum pass mark requirement: N/A MODULE AIMS: To enhance student authenticity in interpersonal communication; introduces the experience of giving and receiving acceptance, empathy and congruence; supports personal reflecting with regard to own