MQ1PRP-Professional Practice 1

Module Provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded:
Current from: 2022/3

Module Convenor: Mrs Andrea Tresidder
Email: a.tresidder3@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module is the first in a series of three. The module will support students in the development of the academic skills students need at university level, including a range of skills and techniques in the area of academic writing and reading, referencing as well as develop their competencies as professionals in the areas of time management, stress management and personal presentation.ÌýÌý

Aims:

The module aims to:Ìý

• Develop students professional competencies in the area of time management, personal presentations and stress managementÌý


• Develop student’s academic skills to maximise the learning processÌý

Assessable learning outcomes:

By the end of the module, it is expected that programme members may be able to demonstrate their ability in the following areas:Ìý

To know and understand:Ìý

• Explain how time is managed using a broad range of techniques and toolsÌýÌý


• Practice and maintain your personal presence.ÌýÌý


• Prepare and present successfully to large groups.Ìý


• Understand, appreciate and value different perspectives and the value of working collaboratively and effectivelyÌý

SkillsÌý

• Demonstrate useful contributions to a team environmentÌý


• Use widely recognized tools and techniques to ensure the management of time and pressure effectively, and prioritization and strategic alignment of activitiesÌý

Additional outcomes:

To know and understand:Ìý

• Awareness of what good academic practice in higher education looks likeÌý


• How to reference correctlyÌý


• Awareness of different types of assignmentsÌý


• What we mean by critical thinking and writingÌý


• Explain what the five British Values areÌý


• Have an understanding of what safeguarding is and know what actions to takeÌý


• Have an understanding and awareness of the Prevent StrategyÌý

SkillsÌý

• Manage stress and personal well-beingÌý

Outline content:

The module covers the following topics:Ìý

• Academic Skills developmentÌý


• Time managementÌý


• Professional development (presenting and delivering to groups)Ìý


• Stress and WellbeingÌý

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Teaching and learning takes place through a blended learning approach. The teaching and learning methods comprise a combination of self-study via a range of online materials on the Canvas learning platform and two workshops led by the module convenor and apprenticeship tutor.Ìý

Materials on Canvas include content on-screen, videos, PowerPoint presentations, journal articles, book chapters, practical activities and reflection points.ÌýÌý

Summative assessment- Examinations:

No examinationÌý

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

One 1,500 word individual assignment, to be submitted as per the submission schedule for the cohort (70% of overall mark).ÌýÌý

One group presentation, to be submitted as per the submission schedule for the cohort (30% of overall mark).ÌýÌý

Formative assessment methods:

Facilitated learning activities are undertaken during the seminars and workshops, including formative feedback on these activities.ÌýÌý

Penalties for late submission:

Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information:ÌýÌý

Assessment requirements for a pass:

40%Ìý

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment by 100% assignment, capped at 40%.Ìý

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Required textbooks - cost tbc

Last updated: 25 October 2022