Professional Practice
| Module title | Professional Practice |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEF1014DA |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Dr Alison Sydenham (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 16 weeks | 16 weeks | 16 weeks |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 100 |
|---|
Module description
This module will enable you to develop skills and behaviours that underpin being a successful Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist Degree Apprentice. The assignments you complete for this module will earn credits for your degree and feed directly into the work you do for your portfolio and End Point Assessment. Through online and in person learning you will get the opportunity to learn about and develop key professional practice skills and behaviours including communication, teamwork, personal development, honesty and integrity, adaptability and enthusiasm. A key part of the module is enabling you to develop your reflective and critical thinking skills so you can identify, evaluate and modify your own behaviours using self-analysis and constructive feedback. You will also get an insight into where learning originates and translate new knowledge into a comprehensive continuing professional development plan.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module aims to equip you to demonstrate skills and behaviours for your Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist Degree Apprenticeship, which include but are not limited to; .
· Communicating and Influencing (21-23)
· Team working and collaboration (24-25)
· Personal Development (29-30)
· Honesty and Integrity (31-32);
· Adaptability (33)
· Enthusiasm (34-35)
Learning about these skills and behaviours and engaging with a range of content will enable you to produce a case study and a Personal Development Plan, that draws together and evidences personal and professional development.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Self-Awareness: Reflect upon professional practice to identify, evaluate and modify own behaviours using self-analysis and constructive feedback.
- 2. Professional Development: Evaluate divergent learning and professional development theories, translating new knowledge into a comprehensive continuing professional development plan
- 3. Communicating and influencing: Discuss the importance of sound interpersonal and influencing skills in building positive relationships with clients and colleagues. Apply coaching and mentoring skills in your professional practice
- 4. Team working and Collaboration: Apply a suite of professional skills including the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in terms of applying time management skills, active listening and open questioning, in order to foster a supportive and collaborative environment.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Develop critical arguments both of self and of module-related theories that support and deepen learning.
- 6. Communicate effectively in verbal and written forms, with internal and external clients
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Apply reflection to professional practice through an integration of theory, frameworks and models into evaluating and improving behaviours. These behaviours include but are not limited to; adaptability, enthusiasm, honesty and integrity.
Syllabus plan
The main outcomes of this module are the Personal Development Plan (PDP) and case study. In order to achieve this, the module is divided into three sections respectively called 'Explore', 'Evolve' and 'Excel', which contain a set of blended learning activities. During the first section 'Explore' the students will learn the academic and professional development skills to support their progress through the qualifications. They will also learn the frameworks and tools necessary to develop themselves as a reflective practitioner, identifying where they are starting from and outlining their goals for meeting their potential. Next, the 'Evolve' section focuses on developing the behaviours and skills as stated in the IOS standard. Finally, the third section ‘Excel’ is where the students take off in achieving their goals set out in their Personal Development Plan and polish their assignments ready for submission.
Learning and Teaching:
� Self-directed and self-managed research, with support from module lead, academic mentor tutor and a line manager in learner’s organisation.
� Formative feedback during the 12-month period of the personal development module (48 weeks in total).
� Mentoring support and feedback from a senior colleague/s in the workplace.
� Ongoing reflection against self-development plan.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | 224 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Seminars (Master classes) | 28 | Taking place during the synchronous seminars there will be at least 28 hours of taught input (masterclasses) |
| Online activities and PDP coaching | 48 | Ongoing PDP coaching throughout 48 weeks of module. Working with module tutor, peers and academic mentor. |
| Applied Professional Development | 224 | Guided and independent learning which will be applied to the work context in consultation with a manager from the organisation. It will include a mixture of reading material, self-development exercises, online discussion forums, self-assessments, videos, and 360-degree feedback. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous and embedded within module activities | Equivalent to 1000-1,500 words | 1-7 |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Case Study | 45 | 2,500 words | 1,3,4,5,6,7 | Academic tutor will provide written feedback. |
| 2. Produce a personal development plan (PDP) with evidence of continuous professional development | 50 | Equivalent to 2,500 words | 1,2,5 | Academic tutor will provide written feedback. |
| 3. Completion of specific weekly ELE activities as outlined on the module ELE page | 5 | Equivalent to 1000 words | 1-7 | Academic tutor will provide written feedback |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. As per original | 45%, equivalent to 2,500 words | 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 | 6 weeks |
| 2. As per original | 50%, equivalent to 2,500 words | 1,2,5 | 6 weeks |
| 3. As per original | 5%, equivalent to 1000 words | 1-7 | 6 weeks |
Re-assessment notes
Defer – as first time
Refer – capped at 40%
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Cottrell, S. (2015) Skills for success: personal development and employability . Palgrave Macmillan
Day, T. (2018) Success in Academic Writing. Palgrave Study Skills. Palgrave Macmillan
Miller, D. (2015) Brilliant Personal Effectiveness: What to know and say to make an impact at work. Pearson: UK
Supplementary text:
Cottrell, S (2017) Critical Thinking Skills; Developing Effective Analysis, argument and reflection.
Palgrave Macmillan:
Paul, D., Cadle, J., & Thomas, P (2012) The Human Touch: Personal Skills for Professional Success. BCS: UK
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 21/06/2022 |
| Last revision date | 06-9-22 |
