Personal and People Development

Program Overview

This professional development course for healthcare professionals focuses on personal and professional growth. It covers theories of learning, organizational learning, reflective learning, mentorship, and professional roles. The program is delivered in four consecutive Wednesday sessions and assessed through formative and summative writing assignments.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

(a)

The course aims to

• Enhance understanding of factors influencing personal and professional growth.
• Develop skills to facilitate the learning and development of self and others.

(b)

• Identify personal and professional development needs for self and others.
• Evaluate and implement strategies to promote personal and professional development in multi-professional environments.
• Develop self-reflection skills and apply professional reflection to work-based learning experiences.
• Gain a strong understanding of the principles and applications of reflective learning.

Outline:

(a) Content:

• Theories of learning: Explore the theoretical frameworks that underpin personal learning, critically analyzing their use in practice.
• Organizational learning: Gain an overview of organizations and the various models and processes involved in learning within organizational contexts.
• Models and dimensions of reflective learning: Understand different models of reflection and how to apply them effectively in practice.
• Learning contracts and personal development plans: Learn about the role and development of learning contracts and personal development plans in facilitating learning.
• Principles of mentorship and facilitation: Explore the principles and practices of effective mentorship and facilitation to support the development of self and others.
• Professional roles and responsibilities: Gain a clear understanding of professional roles and responsibilities in facilitating the learning and development of others.

(b)

The program is delivered in 4 consecutive Wednesday sessions:

• April 12, April 26
• May 10, May 24

(c) Course Schedule:

• Session 1: Introduction to Personal and Professional Development; Theories of Learning and Organizational Learning.
• Session 2: Models and Dimensions of Reflective Learning; Learning Contracts and Personal Development Plans.
• Session 3: Principles of Mentorship and Facilitation in the Workplace.
• Session 4: Professional Roles and Responsibilities in Supporting Learning and Development; Reflective Practice.

Assessment:

(a) Assessment methods:

• Formative assessment: Short writing pieces discussed within peer groups with tutor feedback and opportunities to revise and refine work.
• Summative assessment: A 2,000-word "Patchwork" essay utilizing self-reflection, analysis, and synthesis of the short writing pieces to reflect on learning in relation to personal and professional development.

Other

• The course is offered by the School of Health & Psychological Sciences.
• It carries a credit value of 15 credits within the postgraduate program and can contribute towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice.

Additional Notes:

• Information regarding fees, admission requirements, and the application process is not available in the provided context.
• Career opportunities and outcomes are not specifically mentioned.
• No additional details regarding teaching are provided.