Aims for today: 9.30Welcome 9.45Getting to know you Introduction to the programme Tea and cake! Working at Level Welcome from Venetia Brown Lunch Student resources Expectations and concerns Summary and Questions End

Dr Tracey Mc Clean: Head of Institute

Getting to know you Find out one thing about everyone else Then we will all report back

Who is Who? Tracey McClean Head of Institute Policy Strategy and Planning Consultancy Rachael Major PG Cert Prof Education Lead Teaching, Learning & Assessment 1 Teaching, Learning & Assessment 2 Judy Moore Masters Programme Lead Advancing Prof Practice 1 Advancing Prof Practice 2

Who is Who? Emma Le Poidevin – Quality Lead/ Link Tutor Mark Hughes – Post Graduate Programmes lead Beverly Gray – Lecturer Samantha Smedley – Senior Administrator Jackie O’Meara – Administrator Anne-Marie Nolan - Electronic Resources Ann-Marie Mc Carley - Librarian

Who is Who? Professor Kay Caldwell – Guernsey Partnership Lead Venetia Brown – Middlesex Link Tutor

Introduction to the Programme Programme Aim: To equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to plan and deliver services within the dynamic context of the 21 st century by enabling the student to: Develop their professional expertise and political awareness through critical reflection. Influence and contribute to the strategic direction of the service in a critical and informed way. Synthesise and evaluate new theoretical and practice based knowledge which contributes to professional and service development.

Introduction to the Programme Practice focused Interprofessional Flexible Relevant Advanced practice roles Better Service User Experience Teaching and Learning roles Leadership and Management

Programme Structure Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice Post Graduate Certificate in Professional Education Year 1 Post Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice Year 2 Masters in Professional Practice Year 3

Programme Structure ‘Framework for Advanced Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Practice in Wales’ (National Leadership and Innovation Agency for Healthcare, 2015)

Programme Structure

2016/17 Academic Year Term 1 Advancing Professional Practice: Concepts and Theories Commences 15 th September 2016 Assessment Submission Date: 5 th December 2016 Teaching, Learning and Assessment 1 Commences 7 th September 2016 Assessment Submission Date: 5 th December 2016 Policy, Strategy and Planning Commences 16 th September 2016 Assessment Submission Date: 5 th December 2016 Term 2 Advancing Professional Practice: Extending Expertise Commences: 15 th September 2016 Assessment Submission Dates: 6 th March and 5 th June 2017 Teaching, Learning and Assessment 2 Commences: 9 th December 2016 Assessment Submission Date: 6 th March 2017 Consultancy Commences: 8 th December 2016 Assessment Submission Date: 6 th March 2017 Term 3 Research Methods Commences 7 th March 2017 Assessment Submission Date: 5 th June 2017 Applied Leadership Commences: 8 th March 2017 Assessment Submission Date: 5 th June 2017

Introduction to PGCert Professional Education Flipped Classroom Use of Learning Pod E-learning

Module Aim: To explore the key theories and concepts underpinning advanced practice roles within the fields of health and social care Assessment: 1.3,000 word review of the evidence underpinning a specific aspect of their practice (80% of total module mark). 2.A formative group presentation “The Scope of Advanced Practice” 3.A summative group presentation “Evaluation of how organsiational governance structures will support advanced practitioner roles” (20% of your module mark) Term 1: Advancing Professional Practice: concepts and theories

Module Aim: To extend their practice based expertise from their current level of proficiency towards expert practice based on the achievement of predetermined competencies related to their role. Assessment: 1.A portfolio to demonstrate achievement of identified core competencies related to advanced practice in their professional field 2.It will include a 4,000 word critical reflection (100% of total module mark). Term 2: Advancing Professional Practice: extending expertise

Term 1: Teaching Learning and Assessment 1 Module Aim: To develop expertise in teaching and assessing learners in the practice setting. Assessment 1. A 2,500 word critical evaluation of the learning and assessment strategies used within a programme of learning that you have developed for an identified learner in their area of practice (100% of module mark) 2. A portfolio that demonstrates through a range of evidence that you are meeting identified professional teaching, learning and assessment standards (Pass/Fail)

Term 2: Teaching Learning and Assessment 2 Module aim: To develop expertise in curriculum development and recognise the importance of quality assurance in post compulsory education Assessment A 3,000 word essay focussing on the quality assurance mechanisms involved in the development and monitoring of the programme of learning that you have been involved in. A 1,000 word critical reflection on your performance teaching a group of learners, using educational theory to support your critique.

Module Aim: To provide the opportunity to critically analyse health and social care policy within the international, national and local context. To consider how health and social care policy shapes strategy and future service developments. Assessment: Students will be expected to choose a health and social care policy which impacts on their sphere of practice and plan a Service Development related to this policy. A presentation (20% of your module mark) A 1,500 word business proposal (40% of your module mark) A 1,500 word critical reflection (40% of your module mark) Term 1: Policy, Strategy and Planning

Module Aim: To provide the opportunity to critically analyse health and social care policy within the international, national and local context. To consider how health and social care policy shapes strategy and future service developments. Assessment: Students will be expected to choose a health and social care policy which impacts on their sphere of practice and plan a Service Development related to this policy. A presentation (20% of your module mark) A 1,500 word business proposal (40% of your module mark) A 1,500 word critical reflection (40% of your module mark) Term 1: Policy, Strategy and Planning

Module Aim: To provide the opportunity to develop consultancy skills through work-based and experiential learning. Assessment: Students will complete a consultancy project which may take place within a managerial, educational or practice context but will be related to the field of health and social care. Term 2: Consultancy

Module Aim: To develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide strategic direction and leadership within their sphere of influence. Assessment: 1.A 2,000 word critical reflection on the process of developing the strategy, justifying the approaches used, identifying lessons learnt and making recommendations for their future development as a leader (50% of mark) 2. A 2,000 word action plan to implement, monitor and evaluate the strategy (50% of mark) Term 3: Applied Leadership

Coffee Break

Working at Level 7 Rachael Major

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Masters Home Page (Site page) General infomation about the programme including Regulations Course Handbook Postgraduate Programme page Links to other useful pages PG Study Skills Study Resources Module pages Module handbooks, activities, submission links etc.

Resources – The Library Access the library facilitates 24 hours a day Access free wifi, computer workstations and printing facilities Borrow 8 items at a time from the library collection.library collection Click here for help to search the Institute Library CatalogueInstitute Library Catalogue Access more than 10,000 electronic journals (login and password available on request) and over 1,500 e-books10,000 electronic journals

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Resources – Middlesex SiteMiddlesex Site

Assessment Formative: Not graded Group work Draft work Peer assessment Self assessment Summative: Formal assessment tasks Marked against marking criteria Graded out of 100% Essays, reflections, reports Portfolios Oral Presentations

Because things don’t always go as planned

Deferrals and Extenuating Circumstances Up to 20 working days approved locally Over 20 working days or other circumstances with be considered by the EC panel Speak to your personal teacher as soon as possible But you do need to have a good reason!!

Student Support – there when you need it Programme Lead Module Leads Personal teachers Admin team Librarian Electronic resources facilitator IT training team Pastoral support Support for students with SpLD Academic support guidelines for draft work Please remember 4 day rule for draft work!!

Expectations, concerns and questions

What Next? General preparation Developing academic writing skills Basic computer skills Finding your way around the Learning Pod If you have time: Referencing and avoiding plagiarism Searching the literature Reflective writing Writing critical And see you in September!