CA4S085 - Enhancing the Learning Experience in the Context of Practice 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2

Associated Module Information

Module Code: CA4S085
Module Title: Enhancing the Learning Experience in the Context of Practice
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Community and Professional Practice Nursing
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Nursing Practice
Module Leader: Mark Davies
Module Team: Sarah Newton-Gray, Jill Barnes, Julia Pridmore, Sally Scott-Roberts
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100746 - clinical practice nursing
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 2
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

The aim of the module is to enable participants to explore and develop the quality of the student experience and student learning in the context of practice, and to critically examine their role in effectively supporting learning and enhancing the learning experience.

Content Summary

The module will critically explore the:

  • Approaches to evaluating, assuring, and enhancing the quality of the learner experience.

  • Designing and implementing initiatives to support and enhance learning and assessment within the context of practice.

  • Educational and context specific theoretical and research evidence to inform effective facilitation of learning and assessment practices.

  • Use of a range of contextually relevant methods to analyse issues in educational practice which merit further investigation and research.

  • Integration of scholarship, research, and professional activities to enhance learning and the quality of the learning environment.

  • Critical reflection on the role of the educational assessor in quality enhancement and the development of resources to support learning.

  • Leading and supporting of teams to enhance the quality of the learning environment and learner experience.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 6
Project supervision 4
Work based learning 40
Independent Study 70
Directed Study 50
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 10
Active/Simulation Based 4
Problem/Challenge based learning 10
Total Hours Selected 194

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Critically evaluate the methods employed to both assure and enhance the quality of the student experience.
LO2 Provide a critical commentary regarding the development of an initiative that will enhance student learning, making clear reference to underpinning theory and research evidence.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Poster 1 Production of an academic poster showcasing the initiative. 0 N/A 40 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Project Output 1 The development and subsequent analysis of an initiative related to an aspect of learning that will further enhance the quality of the student experience. 0 3000 60 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Poster 1 ✔ ✔
Project Output 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Bastable, S. B. Gramet, P. R. Sopczyk, D. L. Jacobs, K. Braungart, M. M.  (2019) Health Professional as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning (2nd Ed).  Boston MA:  Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Bolton, G. Delderfield, R. (2017) Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development (5th Ed). London: Sage.

Forster, C. Eperjesi, R. (2021) Action Research for New Teachers – Evidence-Based Evaluation of Practice (2nd Ed). London: Sage.

Health and Care Professions Council (2017) Standards of education and training. Available at: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/resources/standards/standards-of-education-and-training/ (Accessed 18/1/24).

Hughes, S. J and Quinn, F.M. (2013) Quinn’s Principles and Practice of Nurse Education (6th Ed). Cengage Learning.

Hunt, L. Chalmers, D. (2021) University Teaching in Focus: A Learning Centred Approach. London: Routledge.

Knowles, M. S. Holton, E. F. Swanson, R. A. (2019) The Adult Learner: The Definitive Classic in Adult Education and Human Resource Development (9th Ed). New York: Routledge.

Morgan, M. (2013) Supporting Student Diversity in Higher Education. London: Routledge.

Nursing and Midwifery Council (2023) Standards framework for nursing and midwifery education.  Available at: https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards-for-education-and-training/standards-framework-for-nursing-and-midwifery-education/ (Accessed 18/1/24)

Nursing and Midwifery Council (2023) Standards for student supervision and assessment. Available at: https://www.nmc.org.uk/standards-for-education-and-training/standards-for-student-supervision-and-assessment/ (Accessed 18/1/24)

Pokorney, H. Warren, D. (2016) Enhancing Teaching Practice in Higher Education. London: Sage.

Quality Assurance Agency (2023) The UK Quality Code for Higher Education. Available at: https://www.qaa.ac.uk/the-quality-code (Accessed 18/1/24).

Quality Assurance Agency (2018) UK Quality Code, Advice and Guidance: Work-based learning. Available at: http://www.qaa.ac.uk//en/quality-code/advice-and-guidance/work-based-learning (Accessed 18/1/24).

Race, P. (2019) The Lecturer's Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Assessment, Learning and Teaching (5th Ed). London: Routledge.