SCI07023 2022 Professional Skills and Work-Based Learning 1
This module is designed to support students in the personal development of professional skills in the workplace through engaging in enriching workplace-based learning activities. Students will gain experience of a variety of workplace-based activities in an environment relevant to the programme and reflect on their role and evolving skill base in a workplace-based context. Throughout the module, students will maintain a structured reflective journal/portfolio, logging activities and demonstrating personal reflection and development, and at the end of the module provide a concise report and presentation summarizing aspects of their reflective experiences and key learnings.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Demonstrate development of professional skills including written communication, presentation, interview, time management, project management, and conflict resolution skills.
Reflect on the mission/vision, aims/objectives, and structure of the organization including reference to the roles and function of personnel encountered.
Demonstrate knowledge of the products and/or services provided by their employer.
Appreciate the rationale and expectations underpinning their post and opportunities for further professional development in the role.
Demonstrate working knowledge of current Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts and with other relevant Health and Safety legislation, employer’s safety policy, and other related aspects pertaining to their area of work.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Students will participate in authentic and relevant workplace-based learning activities over the duration of the module, investigating employment structures and operations in an area relevant to their programme of study. The student will keep a detailed structured journal/portfolio with evidence of consciously reflecting on actual experiences in the workplace. Self-directed learning and planning are expected, where gaps in knowledge, abilities, and/or competency are identified. Students will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) including a situational audit of skills and expertise, with the additional expectation of their proactively gaining insights into relevant workplace activities/practice that do not directly relate to their particular post, to evidence a wider understanding of the workplace and company/employer objectives.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module is 100% continuous assessment that will assess reflection and communication skills through students completing a variety of tasks and assessed pieces of coursework. The student is advised to keep comprehensive records of daily activities in an appropriate format, to facilitate compilation/completion of a structured reflective journal/portfolio and other assessments.
Repeat Assessments
The repeat assessment will require resubmission of continuous assessment work.
Indicative Syllabus
This module is completed over the course of one Semester in a relevant science, legal, or other workplace by students/employees keeping detailed records of their activities, observations, and reflections on learning progress. This will culminate in the students submitting a structured reflective journal/portfolio detailing experiences relating to their role/post (e.g. technical experiences) plus wider workplace experiences.
Students will:
- Engage in activities that demonstrate development of professional skills.
- Reflect on the mission/vision, aims/objectives, and structure of the organization and the internal business environment, for example, workplace culture, policies, and procedures.
- Appraise their workplace/organisation macro-environment and micro-environment.
- Liaise with workplace-based professionals in scientific/other disciplines and evaluate roles and functions of various personnel within the organization particularly within the micro-environment.
- Assess the structure of various work environments and construct a rationale of their place within the working community and micro-environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the products and/or services provided by their employer.
- Appreciate the rationale and expectations underpinning their post and opportunities for further professional development in the role.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of current Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act and with other relevant Health and Safety legislation, employer’s safety policy, and other aspects pertaining to their area of work.
- Engage in reflective learning approaches.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Structured Reflective Journal/Portfolio (N.B. Pass Mark 50%) | Coursework Assessment | Individual Project | 60 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
2 | Assessment by Academic Supervisor/Industrial Mentor | Coursework Assessment | Performance Evaluation | 20 % | Any | 1,2,3,4,5 |
3 | Student Report | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 10 % | Week 6 | 1,4 |
4 | Student Presentation | Coursework Assessment | Assessment | 10 % | End of Term | 1,4 |
Online Learning Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Independent Learning | Not Specified | Independent Learning / Self-study | 5 | Weekly | 5.00 |
Tutorial | Online | Online Tutorial | 0.5 | Weekly | 0.50 |
Directed Learning | Online | Academic Supervisor Interview with Student | 1.5 | Twice Per Semester | 0.20 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2019-01-15 Study and Communication Skills for the Biosciences
ISBN 0198791461 ISBN-13 9780198791461
Study and Communication Skills for the Biosciences is tailored specifically to the needs of bioscience students, both at university, and beyond. Written in an engaging and supportive manner, with examples throughout that demonstrate the relevance of topics covered to bioscience degreeprogrammes, the book will assist you with the transition from school to university, with your studies at university, and with your progression to employment after leaving university. New to this edition, the book now includes discussion of how best to use recorded lectures in learning and revision, and how to get the most out of flipped classrooms and interactive lectures. The chapter on employability has new content on technological change in the workplace, how to perform wellin a video interview, and how best to use online networks for career advancement. A new section also explores how to critically review a research paper. A new learning feature, "Try this for yourself", shows how you can apply the book's principles to your own life and studies.Covering the full range of study and communication skills that you need to study to succeed in your studies, this book is essential reading for any bioscience student who wants to get the most out of their degree.
2020-12-15 The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook Red Globe Press
ISBN 9781352011548 ISBN-13 1352011549
The third edition of the original full-length handbook which caters to the specific needs of work-based learners. Compiled by work-based learning experts, this hands-on guide helps new learners to successfully navigate academia and get the most out of their university experience. Chapters show students how to make the most of learning opportunities at university and at work, and how to move from individual to organisational learning. Real-life case studies, useful tips and reflective activities are embedded throughout to enrich students learning experience. This is the essential companion for all students on work-based learning degrees and degree apprenticeships across a range of disciplines, including Business and Management, Health and Social Care, Law, Sport and Exercise Science and Tourism. It will also be an invaluable resource for work-based learning tutors, workplace supervisors and organisations with an interest in work-based learning.
2019-03-18 The Study Skills Handbook Red Globe Press
ISBN 9781137610874 ISBN-13 1137610875
This is the ultimate guide to study skills, written by million copy bestselling author Stella Cottrell. Her tried and tested approach, based on over twenty years experience of working with students, has helped over a million students to achieve their potential. When it comes to studying, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. This engaging and accessible guide shows students how to tailor their learning to their individual needs in order to boost their grades, build their confidence and increase their employability. Fully revised for the fifth edition, it contains everything students need to succeed. This is an invaluable resource for undergraduate students of all disciplines, and is also ideal for postgraduates, mature students and international students. It prepares students for what to expect before, during and after their studies at university.
2021-04-30 Skills for Success Red Globe Press
ISBN 9781352011593 ISBN-13 135201159X
Now in its fourth edition, this indispensable guide helps students to create their own personal development programme and build the skills and capabilities todays employers want. Step by step, it takes students from the initial stages of setting goals and defining success through to the application process for their dream job. Part 1 prompts students to think about what success means to them and to think more deeply about what matters to them, what inspires them, and what will help them to achieve their long-term ambitions. This section also helps students to better manage their time, energies and resources so that they can achieve the kind of success they want. Part 2 shows students how to refine their people and task management skills, enabling them to become the effective communicators and problem-solvers that today's employers want. Part 3 develops students' creative and reflective thinking, thereby strengthening students academic and professional abilities. Part 4 helps readers to reflect on what employers really want from job applicants and explains how they can take concrete action to improve their job prospects. Chapters contain guidance on how to put forward a strong application, how to make the best use of placements, and how to keep records so that students feel more in control during the application process. Internationally acclaimed study skills author Stella Cottrell provides students with the ingredients they need to create their own recipe for success. Whether you're just starting at college or university, or about to leave a postgraduate programme, Skills for Success will help you to think creatively and constructively about personal, academic and career goals.
2010 The Guide to Learning and Study Skills Gower Publishing, Ltd.
ISBN 0566092336 ISBN-13 9780566092336
This guide builds on the highly successful materials the authors have developed over the last 15 years. Alongside highly practical guidance on traditional learning skills, the book provides guidance for students on learning in a blended environment.
2008-02-13 Work-Based Learning John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 0470260807 ISBN-13 9780470260807
Work-based learning is Joe Raelins unique way of incorporating a number of action strategiessuch as action learning, action science, and communities of practiceinto a comprehensive framework to help people learn collectively with others. In this thoroughly updated and revised edition, he demonstrates how to engage our reflective powers to challenge those taken-for-granted assumptions that unwittingly hold us back from questioning standard ways of operating. A well-known popular author, Joe is an avid student of the many traditions that support work-based learning, so he presents an inclusive model that has wide appeal across disciplines and occupations. He provides readers with the most recent updates in the field, such as his coverage of virtual team learning, portfolios, multisource feedback, critical and global action learning, and changes in educational policy. Whether you're an organizational or college educator, this book will help you make learning accessible to everyoneand even contagious within your organization!
Module Resources
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