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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Teaching and Learning in the Workplace 2
Module Code	NS417
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Mary Kirwan Semester 2: Mary Kirwan Autumn: Mary Kirwan
Module Teacher	Mary Kirwan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for teaching and assessing learners in clinical practice. The student will develop knowledge in relation to the learning and teaching journey. The students will reflect on their own learning styles and their ability as a facilitator of learning. The student will develop knowledge and skills in relation to developing a quality clinical learning environment and to supporting learners in the clinical area.Students will complete two essays, one at end of each semester. Part A will comprise an essay of 1500 words. Students will critically evaluate their teaching skills in practice (learning outcomes addressed 1,2,3). Part B at end of semester 2 will require the student to write a critically reflective essay of 1000 words on their development as an assessor in the workplace during the course of the module (learning outcomes addressed 4,5,6).

Learning Outcomes

1. Examine the common learning theories as they relate to teaching and learning in the clinical area
2. Evaluate your own skills as a teacher and assessor in the clinical area
3. Reflect on a teaching/learning situation in the clinical area where you were the facilitator of learning
4. Analyse the process of assessing in the clinical area.
5. Analyse the role of preceptorship and clinical supervision with regard to teaching and assessing
6. Analyse the factors that promote the development of a high quality learning environment

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
On-line learning	60	No Description
Independent learning time	58	No Description
Tutorial	7	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

On line learning.
Learning Theories.Learning Styles.ReflectionThe role and principles of effective teaching relationships preceptorship, mentorship and clinical supervisionPractice assessment records and clinical competenceFeedback an giving and receiving constructive feedbackAdult learning theorySelf directed learningLearning plans/contractsPortfolios Developing a quality learning environment Workbased learning. Planning for teaching and teaching methodsAssessmentAssessment of learning in clinical practice.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Essay	1500 words	50%	Sem 1 End
Essay	1000 words	50%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Quinn F & Hughes S.: 2007, Quinns Principles and Practice of Nurse Education, 5th, Nelson Thornes, Cheltenham,
Rose, M and Best D: 2005, Transforming Practice through Clinical Education, professional Supervision and Mentoring, 1st, Elsevier, London,
An Bord Altranais: 2005, Requirements and Standards for Nurse Education Registration Programmes, 2nd, all, An Bord Altranais, Dublin:,
An Bord Altranais: 2003, Guidelines on the key points that may be considered when developing a quality clinical learning environment, An Bord Altranais, Dublin,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BNS

Bachelor of Nursing Studies (Hons)

BNT

Bachelor of Nursing Theory (BNT)

SMPN

Single Module Programme (Nursing)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS417

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