LM3S20 - Critical Reflections on Learning in the Workplace 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | LM3S20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Critical Reflections on Learning in the Workplace | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Sarah Campbell | ||
| Module Team: | David Phillips, Sian Jenkins, Laurence Blake | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 101278 - employability skills (personal learning) | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
The module aims are:
• The aim of this module is to develop reflective practice among learners, which can be used to enhance the effectiveness of their contribution to the workplace.
• The module will develop independent, student centred learning based on their experience of the workplace.
Content Summary
Students will be required to apply theoretical aspects of their study to the workplace, thus allowing them the opportunity to fully integrate academic study with meaningful work practice. The learning experience of the workplace and own management style will be reflected upon critically and the learner will explore the expected professional practice of honours level learners. The emphasis of this module will be on developing leadership skills as students will be expected to lead teams and perform duty management functions as a part of WBL activity. Students will analyse various leadership styles employed and their effectiveness in relation with key theories.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 10 |
| Project supervision | 110 |
| Placement | 80 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the work place experience in terms of the skills and knowledge gained |
| LO2 | Critically reflect on own management style and its effectiveness in a real hospitality operation |
| LO3 | Demonstrate and maintain sustained strategic decision making proficiency in professional and operational competencies in a range of hotel and hospitality functions at management level. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A critical reflection of the value of work placements – management skills and knowledge gained complemented with those gained through academic studies; along with an individual reflection on managerial experience gained at WBL placement during this module - providing recommendations for business improvement within the placement organization. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Oral Assessment (EX) | Presentation (EX) 1 | Assessment of key challenges faced, how these were overcome and employability skills developed by means of work placement | 20 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Practical Coursework 1 | Demonstrate competency in strategic decision making | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Presentation (EX) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Practical Coursework 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |