Module: HEP7004-15 Researcher Development

Level: 7

Credit Value: 15

Module Tutor: Jasmine Hunter Evans / Giles Martin

Module Tutor Contact Details: j.hunterevans@bathspa.ac.uk / g.martin@bathspa.ac.uk

1.Brief description and aims of module

This module is designed to support the continued professional development of you as a researcher by providing a framework and structure around your engagement with professional development of your skills as a researcher via an individual pathway.

It is based around you producing an individual development plan with a personal contextual rationale that selects appropriate topics from the Researcher Development programme to advance your skills as a researcher. Using peer learning sets and tutor support, you will reflect on your learning from these CPD opportunities to plan and implement changes to your practice, which are in turn evaluated for success and impact.

2.Outline syllabus

• Researcher Development Framework
• Context of research practice
• Action planning for continued professional development
• Selected Topics for Skills Development (Individual Curriculum)
• Critical reflection on development
• Evaluation of development and impact on practice

3.Teaching and learning activities

• Face to Face mentoring tutorial
• Workshops on context, researcher development, and action planning
• Individually selected workshops on researcher skills
• Online posting and discussion / face to face meetings with peer learning set
• Presentations

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Reflective account of development (2500 words)
• % Weighting: 70%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: Course Work
• Description: Presentation on conclusions and action (1250 word equivalent)
• % Weighting: 30%