| Module Title |
Independent Study |
| Module Code |
HEA1041 (ITS: NS5119) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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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.
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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
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 2 | Introductory lecture concerning principles and practice of
independent study, role of students, supervisor and module
coordinator. Developing a learning plan and progress reports | | Independent Study | 245 | Academic 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. | | Workshop | 3 | Mid-semester workshop to review student progress and provide
tailored support |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11313 | Part of Term | Semester 1 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | David Loughrey | Module Teacher | Briege Casey, Liz Hartnett |
| | Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21222 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Portfolio | Students 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-ordinator | 100% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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 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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
None |
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