To develop materials and / or undertake tasks within a practical or vocational context;

To apply within that context pedagogical and other theoretical or practical knowledge relevant to the development and delivery of those materials and / or tasks;

To apply academic and / or theoretical knowledge within a practical context and to reflect and report on the relationship between the two;

To develop and identify a range of personal / employability skills and to reflect and report on this.

(LO1) Students should be able to demonstrate an ability to develop materials and / or undertake tasks according to a given specification and requirement, within a practical or vocational context.

(LO2) Students should be able to reflect on and evaluate the efficacy of the materials developed and / or the tasks undertaken.

(LO3) Students should be able to identify the connection between academic and / or theoretical knowledge and its practical or vocational application.

(LO4) Students should be able to identify, reflect and report on a range of personal / employability skills.

(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice

(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Report writing

(S3) Communication (oral written and visual) - Presentation skills

(S4) Time and project management - Project management

(S5) Information Skills - networking skills

(S6) Personal attributes and qualities - Willingness to take responsibility

(S7) Commercial awareness - Relevant understanding of organisations

This module provides an opportunity for students to gain credit from experience acquired in a placement with a local business, public sector, voluntary organisation or cultural provider. Students will be able to apply for a place on one of a number of schemes approved by the academic departments. They receive preparation for the pre-placement interview and support during training from staff in the CES. The placement may be (but does not need to be) related to each student's field of study. The assessment is based on an oral presentation and a portfolio-style report. Students are supported in the preparation of the essay and the associated portfolio of project-related materials by an academic supervisor with whom they meet regularly. A sample schedule is reproduced below (this is indicative only and will vary in detail and order according to the partner and nature of the project and/or task):

Week one: Initial meeting / briefing session with partner (finalisation of Learning Agreement; SMART objectives www.projectsmart.co.uk; CES workshop: Making the most of your placement; meeting with academic supervisor);

Week seven: CES workshop: Completing the project report and portfolio – some suggestions on reflection and evaluation;

Week nine: CES workshop: What next? Building on your experience and planning your future career;

Week 11: Planning / project sign-off with partner; Assessment (project presentation).

Week 13: submission of portfolio report. Students meet with academic supervisors at least three times (approximately one hour duration), during the session, to review progress and discuss assessment content and receive guidance about preparation for the presentations.

Teaching Method 1 - Seminar
Description: Project presentation
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Tutorial with the allocated academic supervisor provide support, particularly in relation to the academic write-up.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 3 - Work Placement
Description: Placement sessions with an external partner organisation.
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided

Teaching Method 4 - Workshop
Description: Depending on the specific nature of the project in question, an initial briefing session, workshop or training-day will introduce the project and provide necessary information.
Attendance Recorded: No

Self-Directed Learning Description: Independent study allows for relevant research and preparation of relevant materials.