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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Briege Casey
Semester 2: Liz Hartnett
Autumn: Liz Hartnett
Module TeachersBriege Casey
Liz Hartnett
NFQ level 9 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Coursework Only
Description

The purpose of this module is to enable students to take responsibility for identifying and meeting their own learning needs. Students who take this module develop a learning contract in negotiation with their academic supervisor. This entails writing up their own learning outcomes, identifying how they can be achieved and providing evidence of that achievement. This module is suitable for students who are motivated to learn independently and will appeal to those who have identified a particular area of learning that is not addressed in the overall programme.

Learning Outcomes

1. Show evidence of motivation in negotiating a programme of study
2. Demonstrate the ability to take control of their learning
3. Demonstrate advancement of their knowledge and understanding of an identified area of health/social care
4. Appraise how the existing body of knowledge of the identified area is applied in their practice
5. Engage in self-evaluation of their learning



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture2Introductory lecture concerning principles and practice of independent study, role of students, supervisor and module co-ordinator. Developing a learning plan and progress reports
Independent Study245Academic support in this module will be provided through negotiating a programme of study supported by opportunities for discussion with an assigned academic supervisor. The nature of tutorial contact is flexible and may be face to face communication, e-mail communication or other means. The maximum number of one to one contact time is five hours.
Workshop3Mid-semester workshop to review student progress and provide tailored support
Total Workload: 250

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

Independent Study
Students will develop a learning contract in negotiation with their academic supervisor. This entails writing up their own learning outcomes, identifying how they can be achieved, undertaking the agreed work and providing evidence of that achievement.

Principles and practice of independent study
Introduction to the principles of Independent Learning; the role of the student, their supervisor and the module co-ordinator in this module; How to develop a learning plan and progress reports. Introductory lecture and mid semester workshop

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
PortfolioStudents will submit a portfolio containing: 1. A short progress report based on the process of their learning on the module 2. The completed piece of work (e.g. report, research paper) agreed between the student, supervisor and module co-ordinator100%Sem 2 End
Reassessment Requirement Type
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
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Indicative Reading List

  • Moon, J.: 2007, Reflection in learning & professional development : theory & practice., RoutledgeFalmer., Open access https://dcu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/353DCU_INST/8puknl/alma991005362476807206,
  • Bassot, B.: 2016, The reflective journal, 2nd, Palgrave,
  • Jasper, M.: 2008, Professional Development Reflection and Decision Making., 1st, Blackwell Publishing Oxford,
Other Resources

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