Module Overview Structure

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 35 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

Assessment

Module assessment varies according to stage of degree, but for NCL3007 breaks down as: § Professional Portfolio Part 1 (50%) due Thursday 14 January 23.59 § Professional Portfolio Part 2 (50%) due Thursday 13 May 23.59

Both portfolio assessment should include copies of module Engagement Tasks you will make across the year in the form of Discussion Board posts.

1 See Kolb, D and others for research on Learning Cycles, Experiential Learning etc.