Modules

Modules for Foundation Year:

• Self As Learner

• Resourcing Learning

• Critical Thinking

• Critical Engagement

• Effective Communication

• The Digital Learner

• Reflective Learning

• Academic Writing

• Foundations in Health and Social Care (30 credits)

• Society and Self across the Life Span (30 credits)

• Contemporary Perspectives and Practice in Health and Social Care (30 credits)

• Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice and Decision Making (30 credits)

• Values Based Practice in Health and Social Care: The Law, Ethics and the Individual (30 credits)

• Health, Wellbeing and Society: A Global Perspective Locally (30 credits)

• Research Skills for Practice (30 credits)

• HSC50420 Collaborative Practice in Health and Social Care (30 credits)

• Individuality and Diversity: Meeting Everyone’s Needs (30 credits)

• Advanced Research Skills (15 credits)

• Leading Health and Social Care (30 credits)

• Using Research in Practice (15 credits)

Assessment method

The assessment strategy has been designed to support effective demonstration of the programme learning outcomes, alongside specific module outcomes. It systematically builds knowledge and understanding to support the final Dissertation where skills are required to design, implement and evaluate a research output, which will add to the current knowledge base within health and social care and seek to enhance service effectiveness and provision. The assessment strategy within the programme affords students the opportunity to demonstrate confidence in articulating their ideas and knowledge from the first year through to the final Dissertation. The strategy maintains a focus on both their individual and practice experience where appropriate. It supports the development of an independent learner who has a range of transferable skills both academic and professional. Using the previously cited six pillars, assessments will test the scaffolding which supports the overall programme learning outcomes and will assist students not only to develop their academic skills, but link these to practice in order to drive critical reflection and quality improvement across the Health and Social Care sector. Throughout the programme, research and evidence-based practice is an integral theme. Specific research focused modules use assessments to support the development of the skills required for the final Dissertation. This consists of an independent research project (with academic supervision) and the completion of a research report. For example, the module Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice and Decision Making (HSC40420) will explore the usefulness of evidence in the practice setting and consider how this supports the rationale behind decision-making processes. The integrity of evidence and its value in practice will be considered by undertaking critical evaluations through literature reviews. Modules such as Contemporary Perspectives in Health and Social Care Provision (HSC40320) and Health, Wellbeing and Society: A Global Perspective Locally (HSC50220) will ensure creditable evidence is used to inform practice. A variety of assessments will be utilized across the Programme, which enable students to demonstrate confidence in their articulation of knowledge and critical understanding within their current or intended practice setting. Indicative methods used are written case studies, an exam, posters and presentations. Assessments will provide a reflexive learning platform that will enable students to build on their critical reflection skills, enabling them to evaluate their current practice and performance. All assessments build towards the Dissertation element, which ,based on their observations of practice during placements, takes an ethical look at an area , that may need enhancement. The diversity of assessment tasks will appeal to the range of abilities across the student body. In addition, the variety of assessments will build the academic skills of learners who may be returning to Higher Education after some time. Students who have specific learning requirements will be offered access to the relevant learning and support services, as well as through the module team and Personal Tutor.