SD4H17 - Governance and Scrutiny 01 Sep 2018 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD4H17 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Governance and Scrutiny | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Catherine Farrell, Dave McKenna | ||
| Module Team: | Kevin Christie, Kate Wells, Sharon Mott, Helen Colley, Jared Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100502 - social policy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2018 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
The Aim of this module is to develop participants’ understanding and role of governance and scrutiny within services and organisations.
Content Summary
The principles of good governance
Effective scrutiny
The role of public and advisory boards in governance and scrutiny
Effective questioning and involvement
Review of minutes of public meetings
Designing public governance and scrutiny
Putting in place effective joint governance arrangements in service and organisational collaborations and partnerships – the case of Public Service boards as an example.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 4 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 4 |
| Independent Study | 62 |
| Directed Study | 10 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 4 |
| Groupwork | 4 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate the concept of ‘good governance’ and the role of scrutiny in the delivery of improving public services. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Having conducted at least three observations, provide a critique of the central components of effective governance and scrutiny in practice | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | |||
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ||