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MQ1PRP: Professional Practice 1

Module code: MQ1PRP

Module provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour; Henley Business School

Credits: 20

Level: 4

When you'll be taught: Full year

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Pre-requisite module(s):

Co-requisite module(s):

Pre-requisite or Co-requisite module(s):

Module(s) excluded:

Placement information: No placement specified

Academic year: 2024/5

Available to visiting students:

Talis reading list:

Last updated: 19 November 2024

Overview

Module aims and purpose

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

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module, it is expected that students will be able to:Ìý

Assessable learning outcomesÌý

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

Module content

Academic Skills developmentÌý

  • Time managementÌý
  • Professional development (presenting and delivering to groups)Ìý
  • Stress and WellbeingÌý

To meet the apprenticeship standards, the following additional learning outcomes will be covered during the teaching of the module:’Ìý

To Know and understandÌý

  • 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

  • Demonstrate useful contributions to a team environmentÌý
  • Use widely recognised tools and techniques to ensure the management of time and pressure effectively, and prioritisation and strategic alignment of activitiesÌý
  • Manage stress and personal well-beingÌý

Structure

Teaching and learning methods

A range of teaching and learning methods will be employed, including face-to-face and online study of course materials in forms of lectures, recommended readings and supplementary study papers and case studies. In-class practical, group work and independent supported learning will also be conducted.Ìý

The contact hours are shown for one semester in the table below for illustrative purposes only. The actual timing will vary depending on your cohort start date.Ìý

Study hours

At least 14 hours of scheduled teaching and learning activities will be delivered in person, with the remaining hours for scheduled and self-scheduled teaching and learning activities delivered either in person or online. You will receive further details about how these hours will be delivered before the start of the module.


ÌýScheduled teaching and learning activities ÌýSemester 1 ÌýSemester 2 ÌýSummer
Lectures
Seminars 1
Tutorials
Project Supervision
Demonstrations
Practical classes and workshops 14
Supervised time in studio / workshop
Scheduled revision sessions
Feedback meetings with staff
Fieldwork
External visits
Work-based learning 63


ÌýSelf-scheduled teaching and learning activities ÌýSemester 1 ÌýSemester 2 ÌýSummer
Directed viewing of video materials/screencasts 40
Participation in discussion boards/other discussions
Feedback meetings with staff
Other 68
Other (details) Preparation for assessment and workshops and seminars


ÌýPlacement and study abroad ÌýSemester 1 ÌýSemester 2 ÌýSummer
Placement
Study abroad

Please note that the hours listed above are for guidance purposes only.

ÌýIndependent study hours ÌýSemester 1 ÌýSemester 2 ÌýSummer
Independent study hours 14

Please note the independent study hours above are notional numbers of hours; each student will approach studying in different ways. We would advise you to reflect on your learning and the number of hours you are allocating to these tasks.

Semester 1 The hours in this column may include hours during the Christmas holiday period.

Semester 2 The hours in this column may include hours during the Easter holiday period.

Summer The hours in this column will take place during the summer holidays and may be at the start and/or end of the module.

Assessment

Requirements for a pass

Students need to achieve an overall module mark of 40% to pass this module.

Summative assessment

Type of assessment Detail of assessment % contribution towards module mark Size of assessment Submission date Additional information
Portfolio or Journal Individual reflective essay 70 1,500 words Submission deadlines are provided in your cohort schedule and can be found on Canvas.
Oral assessment Group presentation 30 10 minutes Submission deadlines are provided in your cohort schedule and can be found on Canvas.

Penalties for late submission of summative assessment

This module is subject to the Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes policy, which can be found at:

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The Module Convenor will apply the following penalties to work submitted late:

  • where the piece of work is submitted up to one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark;Ìý
  • where the piece of work is submitted more than one calendar month after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Formative assessment

Formative assessment is any task or activity which creates feedback (or feedforward) for you about your learning, but which does not contribute towards your overall module mark.

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

Reassessment

Type of reassessment Detail of reassessment % contribution towards module mark Size of reassessment Submission date Additional information
Portfolio or Journal Individual reflective essay 70 1,500 words Date dependent on cohort entry and to be advised by the Programme Administrator.
Written coursework assignment Individual essay 30 1,500 words Date dependent on cohort entry and to be advised by the Programme Administrator.

Additional costs

Item Additional information Cost
Computers and devices with a particular specification
Printing and binding
Required textbooks
Specialist clothing, footwear, or headgear
Specialist equipment or materials
Travel, accommodation, and subsistence

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT.

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