Placement WorkshopY2, 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'

• Support from VT and WPS whilst doing the work

• Module booklet describes requirements in detail

• Should help with final year!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Specific items for portfolio

• performance review (Section 3)

• oral presentation (Section 5)

• reflection (Section 6)

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

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

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

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

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

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!)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Learning Plan

• may help with learning / organisation

• devise own if more appropriate

• submit as part of portfolio

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

Any Questions??

Reminder:

• keep applying and updating Jo

• session on LITS and risk assessment on 19th April 2012