Placement Workshop Y2, Sem 2 Professional Practice Module (PPM)
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Transcript of Placement Workshop Y2, Sem 2 Professional Practice Module (PPM)
Overview:• 20 Credit level 6 module
• Most aspects done whilst on placement
• Predominantly distance learning module
• Helps you to get more out of placement and credit for 'doing a good job'
• Support from VT and WPS whilst doing the work
• Module booklet describes requirements in detail
• Should help with final year!
PPM assessment tasks as follows:
Placement Portfolio (50%)• Compiled predominantly on placement;
submitted 1st Monday in December; assessed by VT
• includes performance reviews and feedback from a post-placement presentation
Work Related Written Review (50%)• Written on placement; submitted first Monday in
September; moderation interview on request; assessed by VT and Uni moderator, with input from WPS
PPM Learning Outcomes
• demonstrate, critically review and reflect on performance skills and training/development opportunities in a real work place setting
• draw on your experience, the knowledge and experience of others and upon various sources of info to establish a range of career opportunities, organisational structures and employment requirements relevant to your course of study
PPM Learning Outcomes (contd)
• demonstrate effective communication and information retrieval skills and present evidence of in-depth knowledge and understanding in a coherent manner to a specified and agreed format
• analyse and critically review appropriate information
• show effective time management, planning and independence whilst seeking and responding to advice
Task 1: Placement Portfolio (50%)
• File of 'evidence', showing development / learning achieved during placement (includes performance review forms and learning plan)
• guidance on sections / length in booklet; discuss with VT if not clear
• most info gathered during placement
Placement Portfolio (50%)
Covers: description of placement organisation (S1) synopsis of work activities (S2) performance reviews (S3) evidence of breadth of learning (S4) post-placement oral presentation & feedback (S5) reflection (S6)
• company may require a report on your placement - this could be included in Section 4
• need to be selective / concise in some areas; show depth / criticality in others
Placement Portfolio (50%)
• confidentiality may be an issue; discuss this with WPS and VT; see guidance in Appendix 1; content should be approved by WPS
• submit to SHU by 1st Monday in December (but most of it should be completed by Induction Week)
• assessed by VT, using form 2
• portfolio will be returned; may be of use when applying for jobs on graduation
Specific items for portfolio
• performance review (Section 3)
• oral presentation (Section 5)
• reflection (Section 6)
Performance Review (S3)
Why?• think about, assess and reflect on performance
during placement
• decide which skill an activity fits in with
• categorise activities; see where strengths are and how to improve areas of weakness
• may help to clarify ideas, areas for development, future career paths
Performance Review
How?• review performance 3 times during the year
• fill in activity sheet during day to day work then transfer to review form
• get WPS to comment, add skills, suggest areas for development etc.
• meet with WPS to discuss reviews; should be a 2 way process
Performance Review
How?
• mark according to usual Uni mark scheme; need to be realistic!
• expect to start with low / mid marks and show improvement over the year
• for this to happen need to work with WPS to develop skills / obtain best marks
Performance Review
How?
• Our review system may be new to employers; may need to explain it to them
• VT will discuss the review system during first visit
• If you are not sure about the forms, what to include etc etc contact your VT for guidance
• Forms in booklet and also on Blackboard
Performance Review
• VT will expect ALL reviews to be completed before final visit; final summary form will be completed at final visit
• This is where your day to day performance and development are assessed
• Marks often excellent
Oral Presentation (S5)
• post-placement de-briefing presentation made during Induction Week, at SHU
• audience: VT, other Uni staff (2 or 3 max), fellow students (inc Y2)
• 10 minute presentation, followed by 5 minutes for questions
• need to be concise and selective as you will be timed (and stopped!)
Oral Presentation
• will cover placement organisation, overview of work, and reflection on placement experiences
• try to prepare it whilst still on placement; may be able to 'practice'
• check confidentiality / sensitivity with WPS
• VT and Uni moderator(s) will give feedback (using Form 3) which is included in S5 of portfolio
Reflection (S6)
• Final part of your portfolio is a reflection.
• This is a reflection on the complete placement process and how it has influenced your final year / future career aspirations
• you will meet with your VT and a small group of students during semester one of your final year to discuss your experiences
Task 2: Written Review (50%)
• In-depth literature review of chosen topic
• should be completed whilst on placement; WPS will advise on topic, may read drafts etc.
• majority of work will be done outside of working hours
• NOT a research project; NOT generating data
Written Review (50%)
• choose topic related to day to day work (but not same)
• submit 'proposal form' (appendix 2) to VT to get approval (ASAP)
• collect published info and critically evaluate this
• need to choose topic which allows critical appraisal not just description
Written Review (50%)
• may use company info and internet but majority of info should be from scientific journals and texts
• should be in-depth; but only 3000 words
• assessed on gathering appropriate info; should be up to date
• follow guidelines in booklet for format etc.
Written Review (50%)
• references should be cited in text using the Harvard method; follow guidelines in booklet or SHUspace / ask VT if not sure
• submit to SHU by first Monday in September
• assessed using form 4 by VT and Uni moderator, with input from WPS
• moderation interview available on request
Learning Plan
• may help with learning / organisation
• devise own if more appropriate
• submit as part of portfolio
Other points to note.....
• obligation of WPS finishes at end of placement so get everything finished before leaving
• majority of academic work will be done outside of working hours; if possible, don't commute long distances or have PT job
• working extra time is a personal arrangement