Improving quality through work-based learning University of Stirling

Overview

There is an increasing awareness within health and social care practice and higher education that learning in the broadest sense is best gained through participation. This can be formal and informal, experiential learning opportunities and personal experiences.

As such, this module in Improving quality through work-based learning at University of Stirling provides students with an opportunity to focus on an aspect or aspects of their own practice/work. Work-based learning gives students an opportunity to engage in learning related to an aspect of work that requires improvement and that holds particular interest.

This is an online module in which the student is expected to develop through the use of reflection, critical thinking and evaluation of evidence to bring about improvement. The module provides an opportunity to focus on specific aspects of personal and professional clinical practice/work, utilizing a range of learning experiences to identify an area for improvement. Emphasis is placed on reflective practice and linking improvement theory to workplace practice.

Objectives

On successful completion of the module, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Critically explore a specific aspect of their professional/work practice with the academic rigour, knowledge and skill associated with SCQF Level 9.
• Identify and construct an evidence base that reflects advancement in working practice/knowledge that supports improvement.
• Demonstrate coherence with the specific legislative and/or practice-based drivers in relation to the chosen work-based focus.
• Demonstrate critical thinking for developing original and creative responses to improvement opportunities.
• Use reflection to critically evaluate the work-based learning experience and how this may impact on practice.