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Placement Workshop Y2, Sem 2

Placement Workshop Y2, Sem 2. Professional Practice Module (PPM). Overview:. 20 Credit level 6 module Most aspects done whilst on placement Predominantly distance learning module Helps you to get more out of placement and credit for 'doing a good job'

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Placement Workshop Y2, Sem 2

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  1. Placement WorkshopY2, Sem 2 Professional Practice Module (PPM)

  2. Overview: • 20 Credit level 6 module • Most aspects done whilst on placement • Predominantly distance learning module • Helps you to get more out of placement and credit for 'doing a good job' • Support from VT and WPS whilst doing the work • Module booklet describes requirements in detail • Should help with final year!

  3. PPM assessment tasks as follows: Placement Portfolio (50%) • Compiled predominantly on placement; submitted 1st Monday in December; assessed by VT • includes performance reviews and feedback from a post-placement presentation Work Related Written Review (50%) • Written on placement; submitted first Monday in September; moderation interview on request; assessed by VT and Uni moderator, with input from WPS

  4. PPM Learning Outcomes • demonstrate, critically review and reflect on performance skills and training/development opportunities in a real work place setting • draw on your experience, the knowledge and experience of others and upon various sources of info to establish a range of career opportunities, organisational structures and employment requirements relevant to your course of study

  5. PPM Learning Outcomes (contd) • demonstrate effective communication and information retrieval skills and present evidence of in-depth knowledge and understanding in a coherent manner to a specified and agreed format • analyse and critically review appropriate information • show effective time management, planning and independence whilst seeking and responding to advice

  6. Task 1: Placement Portfolio (50%) • File of 'evidence', showing development / learning achieved during placement (includes performance review forms and learning plan) • guidance on sections / length in booklet; discuss with VT if not clear • most info gathered during placement

  7. Placement Portfolio (50%) Covers: • description of placement organisation (S1) • synopsis of work activities (S2) • performance reviews (S3) • evidence of breadth of learning (S4) • post-placement oral presentation & feedback (S5) • reflection (S6) • company may require a report on your placement - this could be included in Section 4 • need to be selective / concise in some areas; show depth / criticality in others

  8. Placement Portfolio (50%) • confidentiality may be an issue; discuss this with WPS and VT; see guidance in Appendix 1; content should be approved by WPS • submit to SHU by 1st Monday in December (but most of it should be completed by Induction Week) • assessed by VT, using form 2 • portfolio will be returned; may be of use when applying for jobs on graduation

  9. Specific items for portfolio • performance review (Section 3) • oral presentation (Section 5) • reflection (Section 6)

  10. Performance Review (S3) Why? • think about, assess and reflect on performance during placement • decide which skill an activity fits in with • categorise activities; see where strengths are and how to improve areas of weakness • may help to clarify ideas, areas for development, future career paths

  11. Performance Review How? • review performance 3 times during the year • fill in activity sheet during day to day work then transfer to review form • get WPS to comment, add skills, suggest areas for development etc. • meet with WPS to discuss reviews; should be a 2 way process

  12. Performance Review How? • mark according to usual Uni mark scheme; need to be realistic! • expect to start with low / mid marks and show improvement over the year • for this to happen need to work with WPS to develop skills / obtain best marks

  13. Performance Review How? • Our review system may be new to employers; may need to explain it to them • VT will discuss the review system during first visit • If you are not sure about the forms, what to include etc etc contact your VT for guidance • Forms in booklet and also on Blackboard

  14. Performance Review • VT will expect ALL reviews to be completed before final visit; final summary form will be completed at final visit • This is where your day to day performance and development are assessed • Marks often excellent

  15. Oral Presentation (S5) • post-placement de-briefing presentation made during Induction Week, at SHU • audience: VT, other Uni staff (2 or 3 max), fellow students (inc Y2) • 10 minute presentation, followed by 5 minutes for questions • need to be concise and selective as you will be timed (and stopped!)

  16. Oral Presentation • will cover placement organisation, overview of work, and reflection on placement experiences • try to prepare it whilst still on placement; may be able to 'practice' • check confidentiality / sensitivity with WPS • VT and Uni moderator(s) will give feedback (using Form 3) which is included in S5 of portfolio

  17. Reflection (S6) • Final part of your portfolio is a reflection. • This is a reflection on the complete placement process and how it has influenced your final year / future career aspirations • you will meet with your VT and a small group of students during semester one of your final year to discuss your experiences

  18. Task 2: Written Review (50%) • In-depth literature review of chosen topic • should be completed whilst on placement; WPS will advise on topic, may read drafts etc. • majority of work will be done outside of working hours • NOT a research project; NOT generating data

  19. Written Review (50%) • choose topic related to day to day work (but not same) • submit 'proposal form' (appendix 2) to VT to get approval (ASAP) • collect published info and critically evaluate this • need to choose topic which allows critical appraisal not just description

  20. Written Review (50%) • may use company info and internet but majority of info should be from scientific journals and texts • should be in-depth; but only 3000 words • assessed on gathering appropriate info; should be up to date • follow guidelines in booklet for format etc.

  21. Written Review (50%) • references should be cited in text using the Harvard method; follow guidelines in booklet or SHUspace / ask VT if not sure • submit to SHU by first Monday in September • assessed using form 4 by VT and Uni moderator, with input from WPS • moderation interview available on request

  22. Learning Plan • may help with learning / organisation • devise own if more appropriate • submit as part of portfolio

  23. Other points to note..... • obligation of WPS finishes at end of placement so get everything finished before leaving • majority of academic work will be done outside of working hours; if possible, don't commute long distances or have PT job • working extra time is a personal arrangement

  24. Any Questions??

  25. Reminder: • keep applying and updating Jo • session on LITS and risk assessment on 19th April 2012

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