MD5802 Impact of Learning

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Available to students on the Health Professions Education programme.

Planned timetable

TBC

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr E D Watson

Dr E D Watson
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Veronica O'Carroll, Dr Jane Illes, Dr Alun Hughes, Dr John Winpenny

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

This module will focus on the key principles of assessment, evaluation and feedback and how these can be used to determine the impact of learning. How quality can be achieved, measured and maintained in education will also be explored. This module will involve interprofessional learning, interdisciplinary learning, simulation, and self-directed study. Throughout the module students will be supported to reflect on their learning. By the end of the module students will be equipped to apply their critical understanding of learning to their own academic and/or health or social care environment. This module will be fully online with a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning. Participants must have access to a device with internet connection, webcam, and a microphone. Live synchronous teaching will be scheduled in GMT.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

PASS IN SEMESTER 1 MODULE MD5801 ‘FUNDAMENTALS OF DESIGNING AND FACILITATING LEARNING’.

Assessment pattern

100% - Continuous Assessment - Portfolio

Re-assessment

100% - Continuous Assessment - Portfolio

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

A maximum of 4 hours weekly scheduled online attendance throughout the semester. The rest of the workload hours would consist of a range of activities, which can be undertaken in your own time during the semester.

Scheduled learning hours

27

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

275

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of appropriate methods of assessment.
  • By the end of the module students will be able to use a range of techniques and frameworks for providing effective feedback (formal and informal).
  • By the end of the module students will demonstrate a critical understanding of the various purposes of evaluation, in determining the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process.
  • By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate critical awareness of the implications of quality assurance and enhancement for academic and professional practice.