Module Overview Newcastle University Careers Service offers work-related modules for academic credit to students from a wide range of degree programmes. The aim is to develop students who can independently self-manage, proactively interact and ethically apply their knowledge and skills within the workplace. Placement These modules include a 50-hour work placement which typically takes place between November and May. The placement settings are grouped into three routes:
Student Tutoring: in North-East schools and colleges, or with alternative education providers Student Volunteering: in the local community and the University Students’ Union Learning from Work: in part-time term-time work on or off campus
You will negotiate your role at your placement and work alongside staff to achieve the organisation’s aims whilst also developing your own knowledge and skills. You will consider your skills set and ambitions at the start of the module and are expected to develop these through a reflective cycle of plan-do-review.1 Module Assessment Module assessment varies according to stage of degree, but for NCL3007 breaks down as: Professional Portfolio Part 1 (50%) due Wednesday 12 January 16:00 Professional Portfolio Part 2 (50%) due Wednesday 11 May 16:00 Both portfolio assessments should include copies of module Engagement Tasks you will complete across the year in the form of Discussion Board posts.
1
See Kolb, D and others for research on Learning Cycles, Experiential Learning etc.
5
