PMMPL5-Evidence of Personal Learning 5

Module Provider: Pharmacy
Number of credits: 30 [15 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
Co-requisites:
Modules excluded: PMMPL1 Evidence of personal learning 1 or PMMPL2 Evidence of personal learning 2 or PMMPL3 Evidence of personal learning 3 or PMMPL4 Evidence of personal learning 4
Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Miss Kat Hall
Email: k.a.hall@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module is one of five module options aimed to support practitioners to take ownership of their previous study from non-credit bearing courses to demonstrate application of the acquired knowledge, skills and behaviours in their workplace.  This module is aimed at working healthcare professionals who can underpin their existing non-credit bearing learning with a professional portfolio of evidence.  The portfolio will support practitioners to reflect on their experiences and, as such, can be mapped to a competency framework of their choice.

The module can be studied stand-alone or as part of the MSc in Advancing Healthcare Practice.  Practitioners can only take one of the five Evidence of Personal Learning modules (PMMPL1, PMMPL2, PMMPL3, PMMPL4 or PMMPL5).  Where practitioners are looking to undertake future continuing professional development, they should consider the Work Based Learning module (PMMWBL).  Note that work that has been submitted as part of another formal credit-bearing qualification may not be used towards this module, except in accordance with the University’s Policy and Procedure for the Recognition of Prior Learning.

Aims:

To support practitioners to critically reflect on their experiences and learning in their field of practice.  Each practitioner will be assigned an academic tutor who will agree the focus and approach to assessment.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

1. Demonstrate knowledge in the agreed field of practice


2. Use the literature influencing the agreed field of practice


3. Analyse and explain the practitioner’s role in the agreed field of practice


4. Where applicable, demonstrate the application of relevant professional frameworks to practice

 

Skills

1. Critically analyse the literature within the agreed field of practice


2. Present reflective accounts/case studies in a clear and appropriate style, including analysing the scenario and the practitioner’s role within it


3. Critically reflect on knowledge, skills and behaviours in relation to practice


4. Identify and prioritise current and future learning needs

 

Behaviours

1. Continually advance own knowledge, skills and behaviours through continuing professional development and life-long learning


2. Monitor own learning and development, including the identification of learning needs and planning their acquisition


3. Demonstrate the required competencies in the chosen field

Additional outcomes:

Outline content:

Each practitioner will be assigned an academic tutor who will agree the field of practice and approach to assessment.  Practitioners will be required to document their existing personal learning, including justification of the need and benefit to them in their field of practice.  Practitioners will be required to prepare a personal learning plan which outlines existing learning they intend to submit for assessment.  During an initial tutorial with their academic tutor this plan will be agreed and the requirements for submission detailed.  Where gaps are identified practitioners may be required to undertake supplementary activities to meet the requirement to demonstrate 300 hours of learning.

 

Examples of appropriate training that could be included:

• Non-credit bearing CPD courses


• CPD study days and/or conferences


• Work based training


• Workplace-based assessments


• Structured reading applied to the field of practice

• Workplace-based assessments

Written assignments

Global context:

This module is offered to UK practising healthcare professionals and is focused on the UK healthcare system.  The portfolio can be mapped to a professional framework for the field of practice, or a generic professional framework, such as the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Advanced Pharmacy Framework.  Where practitioners choose a framework, it can be UK based or international.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

This module is fully self-directed by the practitioner to meet the assessment requirements.  Students will have an initial planning tutorial with their academic tutor to determine the focus, personal learning plan and assessment requirements.  The specific content of the work-based learning component may therefore vary between practitioners and the table below shows approximate hours for guidance.  The final assessments submitted should represent a total of 300 hours of learnin g.

Contact hours:

	Autumn	Spring	Summer
Tutorials	2
Work-based learning	287
Guided independent study:
Preparation for tutorials	2
Essay preparation	7
Reflection	2
Total hours by term	300	0	0
Total hours for module	300

Summative Assessment Methods:

Method	Percentage
Written assignment including essay	50
Portfolio	50

Summative assessment- Examinations:

1. Professional portfolio of learning
   
   
   
   • 20 minute portfolio viva
   
   
   
   

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

1. Professional portfolio of learning
   
   
   
   • Portfolio contents review
   
   
   
   


2. Reflective account
   
   
   
   • Written report of approximately 2,500 words
   
   
   
   

Formative assessment methods:

1. Feedback from academic supervisor


2. Feedback from peers in the work place


3. Feedback from workplace-based assessors


4. Optional formative feedback on draft reflective account

Penalties for late submission:

The below information applies to students on taught programmes except those on Postgraduate Flexible programmes. Penalties for late submission, and the associated procedures, which apply to Postgraduate Flexible programmes are specified in the policy 'Penalties for late submission for Postgraduate Flexible programmes', which can be found here: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmissionpgflexible.pdf
The Support Centres will apply the following penalties for work submitted late:

• where the piece of work is submitted after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): 10% of the total marks available for that piece of work will be deducted from the mark for each working day (or part thereof) following the deadline up to a total of five working days;
• where the piece of work is submitted more than five working days after the original deadline (or any formally agreed extension to the deadline): a mark of zero will be recorded.

The University policy statement on penalties for late submission can be found at: https://www.reading.ac.uk/cqsd/-/media/project/functions/cqsd/documents/cqsd-old-site-documents/penaltiesforlatesubmission.pdf
You are strongly advised to ensure that coursework is submitted by the relevant deadline. You should note that it is advisable to submit work in an unfinished state rather than to fail to submit any work.

Assessment requirements for a pass:

1. The professional portfolio of learning must be passed at 50% and contain all mandatory content


2. The reflective account must be passed at 50%

Reassessment arrangements:

Reassessment will usually be arranged within a three-month period.  Where required, and determined to be achievable, it will be arranged promptly so as not to delay any further study.  Individualised timings may be required depending on the specific requirements for reassessment.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

1. Printing and binding Students can submit most of their portfolio online.  Currently library costs for printing are 5p a sheet for black and white. A simple ring binder can be purchased from stationers for around £3.

Last updated: 30 March 2023