CA4S081 - Policy Analysis on Practice Development 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | CA4S081 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Policy Analysis on Practice Development | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Community Nursing | ||
| Module Leader: | Michelle Thomas | ||
| Module Team: | Dwynwen Spargo, David Pontin, Precious O'Driscoll | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100281 - community nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
• Critically examine a substantive area of policy and practice through a process of an analysis of policy impacting on an area of potential practice development.
• Critically appraise and utilise various types of evidence utilised in practice and add to the existing body of knowledge
• Develop and enhance their practice and leadership ability
Content Summary
Tutor led and student led workshops focussing on common themes and developments appropriate to the areas of practice being studied. Students will be required to formally present their work at least once to their peer group. Post presentation discussion and debate will be facilitated. Sessions will be negotiated but normally be organised at monthly intervals throughout the academic year.
Students will be encouraged to form a peer support group.
Independent time will be used for the exploration of relevant practice based issues and the development and application of theory to, and theory in, practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Project supervision | 2 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 2 |
| Independent Study | 180 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Utilise analytical approaches relevant to their area of study. |
| LO2 | Critically examine existing policy in terms of evidence base, sources of knowledge and level of proficiency. |
| LO3 | Conceptualize and present ideas to a professional standard and defend them in critical debate. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Critical appraisal of the policy that underpins the negotiated topic the SCPHN student wishes to explore in relation to their practice | 0 | 6000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |