Single Module Independent Learning Studies Level 6 (20 credits)

Program Overview

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This Level 6 Independent Learning Studies program empowers you to explore a topic of your choice within healthcare or social care. Through self-directed learning, you'll enhance your research, critical thinking, and independent learning skills. The program culminates in a 4,000-word assignment, providing valuable personal and professional development for career advancement.

Program Outline

You will enhance your independent learning skills, explore learning strategies, and gain personal and professional development.

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Objectives:

• Enhance independent learning skills
• Explore learning strategies and goal setting
• Gain personal and professional development
• Negotiate and study a topic area of your choice within the provided options:
• Clinical governance
• Nurse prescribing
• Child protection
• School health
• Social exclusion
• Inter-professional working
• Intermediate care

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Description:

This module combines e-learning exercises, learning agreements, library searches, journals, student-directed group work, and group tutorials. It culminates in a 4,000-word assignment.

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Outline:

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Content:

The module focuses on independent learning and development within your chosen topic area. It covers:

• Motivation and self-directed learning
• Structured reflection
• Interpersonal skills
• Defining independent learning needs
• Goal and action planning
• Personal, professional, and organizational goals
• Managing self and independent learning
• Strategies and evaluation strategies for independent learning

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• 4,000-word assignment

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Assessment Criteria:

• Depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding
• Critical analysis and evaluation
• Clarity and organization of written work
• Use of evidence and referencing
• Reflective practice

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• E-learning exercises
• Learning agreements
• Library searches
• Journals
• Student-directed group work
• Group tutorials

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Faculty:

• The School of Health and Society

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Unique Approaches:

• The module allows you to negotiate a topic area of your choice, aligning with your interests and career aspirations.
• It focuses on self-directed learning, developing your research and critical thinking skills.
• The combination of e-learning and group work fosters a collaborative learning environment.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• This module provides valuable skills for various healthcare and social care professions.
• It can be taken as standalone professional development, enhancing your critical thinking, research, and independent learning skills.

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Opportunities:

• The module can equip you to pursue further study or specialize in your chosen area.
• You gain valuable personal and professional development, enhancing your learning and goal-setting skills.

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Other:

• The School of Health and Society is committed to lifelong learning and real-world impact.
• The module draws on the school's strong links with the healthcare and social care sector, ensuring program content is relevant and current.
• The program is suitable for those employed in relevant clinical settings with their manager's consent.
• The module fee is £925 for the 2024/25 academic year.