PHA-40049 - Module Specification
School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

The aim of this module is to develop participants' knowledge and understanding in relation to theory and good practice in education that they can apply to their education and training role in the workplace.

Barred Combinations

Critically evaluate the literature relating to theory and good practice in education
: 1
Plan a learning event, by applying your knowledge and understanding of theory and good practice in education, within your workplace: 1
Evaluate and reflect upon the application of your learning from the module on education theory and practice and its impact on your current and future practice: 1

Description for 2023/24

This module is relevant to healthcare professionals who want to develop their knowledge and understanding in relation to theory and good practice in education that they can apply to their education and training role in the workplace. The module content includes: knowing your learners; designing a learning event; assessing your learners; learner support; quality assurance and evaluation.

100 hours, of which up to 20 hours is face-to-face contact. The remainder is by distance education media and technology, and learning in practice, plus completion of assessments.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Draw on current and established literature relating to theory and good practice in education to discuss these in the context of the themes:
Knowing your learners
Designing a learning event
Assessing your learners
Learner support
Quality assurance and evaluation. 1,2
Demonstrate your ability to apply your knowledge and understanding of theory and good practice in education to $ùreal life&© situations related to themes of the module. 1,2

Study hours

None

School Rules

Applicants must be registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council, or equivalent for pharmacist working overseas, and be working full or part-time in a role where they are involved in training. The module is also open to practising health professionals who have studied to at least undergraduate degree level, or who have at least 5 years¿ experience of practising in their field. Applicants working in hospital pharmacy must normally be supported by a clinical co-ordinator in the work place who has been approved by School of Pharmacy/CPD4ALL.
We recommend that applicants should, normally, have worked in their practice setting for 6-12 months prior to commencing the Course so that they have gained some experience of working in practice.
Normally, only applicants with the minimum of a second class degree classification (or equivalent for applicants from outside the UK) in Pharmacy or other health related professional degree will be accepted onto the programme without interview. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The University reserves the right to interview prospective students and take up academic references. The final decision in any case rests with the University. Candidates are also admitted on the basis of perceived and potential competence to complete the programme.

Description of Module Assessment