HR9590 - Progressing Professional Practice

Your learning is supported through tutor-led and learner-led session activities which will include tutor-directed and self-directed independent study.
Tutor-led research-informed sessions will help you to develop your conceptual and theoretical understanding of the topic areas. A collaborative, learner-led, tutor-guided problem-based learning approach will support your application of these concepts and theories within your own management sub-discipline area.
Your learning is also supported by appropriate learning technologies that include extensive and carefully curated learning resources to enable your self-directed learning.
Your independent self-directed learning will involve you self-identifying learning activities, such as further academic reading and online learning resources, to gain a deeper and broader knowledge of the graduate labour market and the importance of constructing your graduate future.

The learner-led, tutor-guided activities are organised in groups of around 20-30 learners working in smaller teams. This approach provides a closer, more personal academic support.
Academics will support you through the led sessions and in planning the types of activities you should be engaging in during your independent study time. They are also available upon request to support you outside of formal session time by responding to questions or concerns that you might have either via email or via individually pre-arranged appointments and/or drop-in sessions.
Academic support is also provided through the provision of a range of University learning support services. A wide range of online support materials is also available thought the virtual learning environment. These materials include recordings, webcasts, pre-recorded sessions, key academic skills, also an electronic reading list including RSS feeds that showcase the application of various practices presented in the module.
The Graduate Futures teams are also available to support you on this module and offer a wide range of online and/or drop-in individual sessions.
To support you in your academic progress, you will receive both formative and summative feedback on your work through the course of each academic year. Regular formative feedback on class activities provides you with the necessary guidance to scaffold your knowledge and understanding of the key concept and principles of the subject to enable your success in the final summative assessment. Summative feedback /feed-forward will be provided on your work after it has been assessed and graded. You should use all feedback that you receive to identify areas of strength and areas for future study and improvement.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)

Knowledge & Understanding:
ML01: To develop your knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and conceptual models relating to the various professional narratives we will discuss on the module.

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
ML02: To develop your skills, knowledge and personal attributes and position your graduate and professional identity.

ML03: To develop persuasive communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

ML04: To develop effective teamworking by taking part in a team project and presentation.

Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
ML05: To build awareness of diverse professional narratives and journeys.

Formative assessment:
Throughout the module you should actively participate in scheduled and self-directed activities and should engage in discussions and feedback exercises.

Summative Assessment:

On completion of the module you will be assessed through the submission of:
(i) A team presentation that demonstrates persuasive communication (MLO 3, 4)
(ii) An individual reflective essay that analyses your emerging graduate and professional identity (MLO 1, 2, 3, 5)

Submission and feedback to be provided electronically.

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‘Progressing Professional Practice’ supports you to develop communication skills that are useful within professional environments and valued by employers. By analysing a diverse range of professional narratives and learning about business storytelling techniques, you will be supported to craft your future graduate and professional identity and to communicate this in an effective and authentic way. The module takes an active, experiential approach, providing you with opportunities to actively engage with business professionals and to develop skills in contexts that reflect real-world business requirements. The skills and qualities you need to succeed on this module will support you to articulate your strengths, skills, and contributions in business contexts such as recruitment processes, placement opportunities, graduate roles and other paths after University. Once you’ve completed this module, you’ll have the skills, ability and confidence to make an impactful application and impression on any employer.