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Archived Version 2003 - 2004

Module Title Project 2
Module Code ES319
School School of Education Studies

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Level 1 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Module Aims
In association with module 8 this module aims to provide students with experience in designing a prototype of methodologies and skills for facilitating reflective experiential learning in the work place which would contribute to organisational transformation.

Learning Outcomes
On the completion of this module students will be able to: 7 design a set of methodologies and tools to facilitate reflective experiential learning in their workplace 7 Implement their methodologies and tools in their workplaces 7 Draft a report on their implementation which would form the basis for an evaluation of the process to be carried out as the terminal examination for Module 8.

Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures 36
Tutorials 12
Laboratories 0
Seminars 36
Independent Learning Time 66

Total 150
Placements
Assignments
NOTE
Assume that a 10 credit module load represents approximately 150 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus
The module will examine the following in relation to the development of reflective experiential learning in the workplace: The nature of reflective experiential learning in one's workplace The development of strategies to facilitate reflective experiential learning The design of tools to facilitate reflective experiential learning The implementation of prototype methodologies and tools to facilitate reflective experiential learning
Assessment
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Indicative Reading List
Essential: Aspinall, K,.Simkins, T. Wilkinson, J.F. and McAuley, M.J. (1992) Managing Evaluation in Education: a development approach. London: Routledge Bell, J. (1987) Doing Your Research Project: a Guide for First-Time Researchers in Education and Social Science. Bucks, OU Press Reece, J. and Walker, S. (2001) Teaching, Training and Learning: a practical guide, Sunderland, Business Education Publishers Supplementary: Golub, A.L. (1997) Decision Analysis: an Integrated Approach, New York. Wiley Ross, A. (2000) Curriculum: Construction and Critique. London: Falmer
Programme or List of Programmes
BETBachelor in Further Educ. & Training
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