Module: EDU7115-30 Reflecting on Clinical Practice

Level: 7

Credit Value: 30

Module Tutor: Michael Sims

Module Tutor Contact Details: m.sims@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

The aim of this course module is to facilitate you in the development of your knowledge and understanding of your clinical practice by reflecting on an aspect off your work. It gives an opportunity to evaluate theory and research on reflectivity and reflexivity and consider detailed aspects of clinical work. This module will demonstrate an understanding of application to self, application to theory and application to practice, and how this relates to clinical supervision. The area of professional knowledge that will be the focus of this module is decided in consultation with the tutor.

It can contribute credits towards either the PG Dip or towards the MA.

2.Outline syllabus

This module will be based on independent learning, together with individual tutorials to allow the module tutor to support and give guidance on the selection of an appropriate topic, confirm the necessary learning outcomes, agree specific criteria and guide you through your learning. Over the course of this module you are encouraged to have at least four tutorials with your tutor. This could be face-to face, via telephone, Skype or email. There will also be webinars/online seminars available. Contact could be individual or in groups.

3.Teaching and learning activities

Delivery and support will be via our Virtual Learning Environment “Minerva”.

We recommend that for this module, you devote at least 9.5 hours per week on private independent study.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: 7,500 word written assignment
• % Weighting: 100%