Mentoring Learners in Practice

Module delivery dates

September delivery

Carlisle (Fusehill Street): 27 September and 6 December 2012

Distance Learning: Commences 25 September 2012

Lancaster: 25 September and 4 December 2012

January delivery

Carlisle (Fusehill Street): 31 January and 21 March 2013

Distance Learning: Commences 29 January 2013

Lancaster: 29 January and 26 March 2013

Why study with us?

This course is aimed at paramedics. The aims of this module are to:

1. Develop the necessary knowledge and skills required by practitioners who support students and colleagues in practice settings using a analytical approach.
2. Prepare practitioners to apply considerable judgement when assessing learning and fitness for practice. Please note: The competence profile is submitted as an integral part of the portfolio.

Both components of the assessment must be passed. This module will not allow you to assess some healthcare students e.g. nursing, midwifery please refer to your professional body for guidance.

Finance

NHS Funded Trust Employees:

After you have decided which module you would like to study, you will need to check that you meet the entry criteria. If this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, the next step is to contact the CPD lead (training manager) at your Trust. They will then ask you to complete the CPD-Apply application. Once this has been authorised by your trust, the University will contact you with further information.

If you intend to fund this by other means, please follow the University’s ‘apply now’ link on the left hand side of this page.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and social care faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice. You must have completed recent study (within the last 2 years) or a recognised study skills course prior to commencement of the module.

Modules

NMLB5123 Mentoring Learners in Practice (20 credits at level 5)

Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the module the participant will be able to:

1. Demonstrate effective working relationships based on mutual trust and respect that recognises the diversity of all individuals
2. Apply professional accountability and responsibility (with reference to your professional code) for the action of others under supervision
3. Discuss learning and teaching theories in facilitating and promoting dynamic learning for the individual in your practice environment
4. Analyse the principles of assessment and apply diverse methods of practice assessment within the context of professional accountability
5. Model appropriate evidence-based inclusive practice using a reflective approach

Indicative Core Bibliography

Alsop A and Ryan S (1996) Making the Most of Fieldwork Education: A Practical Approach. Cheltenham. Stanley Thornes Ltd

Biggs. J. 2003. Teaching for Quality Learning at University. Maidenhead. Open University Press.

Foley, G (Ed) 2004 Dimensions of Adult Learning: Adult education & training in a global era. Maidenhead. Open University Press

Neary M (2000) Teaching, Assessing and Evaluation for Clinical Competence. Cheltenham. Stanley Thornes Ltd

Quinn F (2000) Principles and Practice of Nurse Education. 4th Ed. Cheltenham. Stanley Thornes Lt

Course summary

Indicative Module Content will include defining mentorship; learning theories; developing appropriate relationships; approaches to assessment; managing the failing student.