...UNIT 6 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Unit abstract The aim of this unit is to act as a focal point for all other units in the programme and embed the vocational nature of the qualification. In addition to the requirement for work experience and the opportunity to relate theory to practice, the unit will enable you to bring together your learning from other units. You will initially explore factors that affect learning, then plan and monitor your own personal and professional development and reflect on it. You will also gain key understanding of the health and social care sectors, including aspects of service delivery, and the fundamentals of research methodology. This unit explores the different ways in which learning can take place and how learning from individual experience can be used to enhance the quality of knowledge, skills and practice. You will initially explore your own knowledge, skills, practice, values and beliefs in relation to working in health and social care. You will then draw up a personal plan for self-development over the duration of the programme. The unit also introduces you to health and social care service provision. A minimum of 100 hours work experience is required for successful completion of this unit. Learning Outcomes On completion of this unit you should: 1. Understand the learning process 2. Be able to plan for, monitor and reflect on own development 3. Understand service...
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...UNIT 6 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Unit abstract The aim of this unit is to act as a focal point for all other units in the programme and embed the vocational nature of the qualification. In addition to the requirement for work experience and the opportunity to relate theory to practice, the unit will enable you to bring together your learning from other units. You will initially explore factors that affect learning, then plan and monitor your own personal and professional development and reflect on it. You will also gain key understanding of the health and social care sectors, including aspects of service delivery, and the fundamentals of research methodology. This unit explores the different ways in which learning can take place and how learning from individual experience can be used to enhance the quality of knowledge, skills and practice. You will initially explore your own knowledge, skills, practice, values and beliefs in relation to working in health and social care. You will then draw up a personal plan for self-development over the duration of the programme. The unit also introduces you to health and social care service provision. A minimum of 100 hours work experience is required for successful completion of this unit. Learning Outcomes On completion of this unit you should: 1. Understand the learning process 2. Be able to plan for, monitor and reflect on own development 3. Understand service...
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...Introduction This Child Study Assessment will focus on the concept of place value and the base ten number system, principally focusing on the pedagogy of these concepts. It will also discuss diagnostic assessment and the misunderstandings a student acquires, which require pedagogies to alleviate and develop conceptual understanding. Part A - Diagnostic Assessment Diagnostic assessment is essential for gaining an initial understanding of what students know about a concept or topic. An effective diagnostic assessment is a one on one interview, as these predominately uncover information not obtained by written assessments and are a necessary tool which helps to direct a student’s learning (Burns, 2007). These interviews allow for an understanding...
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...Guidelines for candidates These take the form of handouts which cover: 1 2 3 4 The investigation as a whole Planning Stage Developing Stage Evaluation Stage Handouts 1 and 2 could be distributed at the start of the investigation while the other two could be given to students once they completed the previous stage of their investigation and are ready to embark on the next part of the process. If desired, all could be handed out at the start of the investigation. Investigation In order to successfully complete the HND in Business with Accounting you must undertake an investigation of a business issue. This is a graded assessment and you will be given a grade for your work. Your grade will be determined by your mark: Grade A — 70% – 100% Grade B — 60% – 69% Grade C — 50% – 59% If you do not achieve 50%, you will not achieve in this Unit. You are required to investigate a business issue and to assess its implications for a business or a number of businesses. The investigation has three stages: 1 Planning stage — for this you must prepare a brief for your investigation and devise a plan to carry it out. This stage carries 24% of the total marks. Developing stage — this carries 52% of the total marks and requires you to produce a written report of your investigation. Evaluating stage — for this you must provide an evaluation of the effectiveness of all parts of your investigation. This stage carries 24% of the total marks. 2 3 Throughout the planning and development...
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...years. This plan will outline the specific path that ultimately leads to being the Chief Executive Officer. Each step along the way will be outlined with its specific rationale and timeline for completion. As you go through this plan you will see how my current strength in cross-functional leadership, as well as others, will be exercised and how my current weakness in finance, and other areas, will be addressed. Plan at a Glance 1. 2. 3. 4. Personal Assessments Areas of Strength Areas of Improvement Career Development Plan a. Master of Business Administration b. On the Job Training c. Human Resources d. Board Membership e. Master of Science in Accounting f. Succession g. Necessary Changes 5. Appendix A: Assessment Table Leading Innovation and Change ......................................................................... February 10, 2014 Growth is a Must Personal Assessments During this process I have learn a lot about myself; about my strengths, and about my weaknesses. I have also realized that the job experience I gained through the past 10 years has contributed greatly to my growth and...
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...Department of Management Personal Effectiveness Certificate of Higher Education in Management/ Funeral Management Draft Module Outline (2015/16) Code: FFMN009H4 Term: Autumn and Spring Day – Autumn Term: Tuesday or Saturday (Bloomsbury) Day – Spring Term: Saturday (Bloomsbury) Time: Weekday Evenings 18:00 to 21:00; Saturdays 10:00 Time: Room(s): TBC Code: {{module code}} Term: {{term}} to 17:00 {{day/s}} 6.00pm to 9.00pm Room: {{room}} Lecturers: Ian Harrison Peter Hirsch Keith Mattacks V1:06/07/2015 Table of Contents Personal Effectiveness – Module Overview............................................................................................ 2 Aims and Objectives................................................................................................................................ 2 Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................................................. 2 Key Readings ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Required Reading................................................................................................................................2 Recommended Reading ...................................................................................................................... 2 Journal Articles....
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...day of my six week placement, I was introduced to the acute ward by my mentor. She showed me the emergency cardiac arrest and rapid response phone numbers. I was shown the fire exits and was told what to do in case of fire. I followed registered nurses around and participated in caring for the patients. A patient was allocated to me to care for, my mentor and other team member supervised me to ensure that adequate care was given to the patient. I have the opportunity to learning advantages and experience in sharing with others. The knowledge gained in my placement has given me experience to improve on my skills and standard of care. In nursing, reflection try to identify the true value and meaning of our actions in order to qualify, enhance or discard them and to enable us to replicate them appropriately to their best effect in future interactions. Each situation reflected on must be treated as a unique event if the maximum learning is to be gained. Hogston and Simpson (2002). Professional practice involves abiding by regulations that have been established to avoid misconduct and unprofessional practice. This conduct states that a nurse must act in a manner that will maintain the good reputation of the profession, that a nurse is accountable for their individual actions and omissions (NMC 2002). The (NMC 2002) states that a nurse must practice in accordance with an ethical and legal framework which ensures the primacy of patient interest and well being and to respects patient's...
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...The learning, teaching and assessment experience This assignment is a written account of a learning, teaching and assessment experience within a clinical setting. It considers how the mentorship of a student can be influenced by the learning experience. It also discusses the learning, teaching and mentorship theories and considers the principles of an assessment. It will look at the reliability, validity and different factors that may influence the learner’s needs. It will reflect on the responsibilities and boundaries of the mentor and discuss the legal, ethical and professional accountability. The clinical setting as a learning environment will be analysed and the effectiveness of the roles and responsibilities of a mentor will be discussed. Finally, the importance of effective teamwork within a clinical setting environment will be examined. To comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC 2008) all confidential information will be withheld and names changed. According to the NMC (2006) students on an NMC approved pre-registration nursing course must be supported and assessed by a mentor. The mentor must be registered on a local register and must demonstrate their knowledge, skills and competences on an ongoing basis. As a qualified nurse the NMC (2008) also states “you must facilitate students and others to develop their competences”. Student nurses in their final year of study are allocated placements within the community setting every six months. Most students...
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...PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN OL-125-X5648 Samantha Calhoun Professor Castleberry June 16, 2014 Over the course of my study, I have learned and experienced many different milestones that I could use in my life. Throughout the course, I have completed three different milestones. My paper will be divided into four major sections, all of which I will describe briefly on what I learned. Section one, also milestone one, of my paper will be where I first began to set my vision for the course. In this section, I will bring in information I have gleaned from the self-assessments that I completed in this milestone. In section two, also milestone two, I will briefly explain and present my work from the SWOT analysis. In section three, also milestone three, I will present my work from my PEST analysis and briefly explain what I learned from the analysis. Section four of my paper, which is milestone four, I will create a chart showing three practical goals I developed during the course. Also in this section, I will briefly explain whether the overall plan benefited me and also what I learned about myself. Over the course of my study, I have learned many things about myself that I did not know anything about. The course helped me to figure out what could benefit me. I have completed three major milestones throughput the course, all of which I have gained some kind of knowledge about. The first milestone I completed was basically self-assessments reflecting...
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... | |Level |4 | |Credit value |4 | |Assessment method |Written answers to questions | |Learning outcomes: | |1. Understand the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an effective HR practitioner. | |2. Know how to deliver timely and effective HR services to meet users’ needs. | |3. Be able to reflect on own practice and development needs and maintain a plan for personal development. | |All activities should be completed | | | | | |Activity 1 ...
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...presently applying for a Doctorate program in the same and plan to start fulltime in the fall. PROFESSIONAL GOALS While in the field, I realized that this is an area with diverse interests and acknowledge that there is still much to learn about the field. Specifically the key areas of interest to me include teacher education and reading disabilities. Disabilities limit the affected individuals to knowledge access, which is a right to everyone. I have noted this over four years of experience working with handicapped children. I intend to use the knowledge gained to help make the learning process easier and available to the handicapped. Teacher education is a key area that needs addressing, since they are ultimately responsible for imparting knowledge to the handicapped. Thus, I also plan to pursue a minor in the area. ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE I attained both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the same at your institution. Thus, I feel better placed to further my knowledge in the same at the same institution. I have gained vast experience, both locally and abroad. I acted as the Assessment coordinator for the United Nations based program in Zimbabwe for a year, which granted me access to data measuring the effects of reading difficulties and early intervention. However, though in a tight schedule, I have managed to maintain consistent GPA grades and feel competent to start the program. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE I have had the opportunity of presenting medical columns regarding awareness...
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...standards and potential revenue in regards to an MS Office class. Description This class will be held 2 days a week for a semester in length. The location and times will be determined as the class is developed. The class will be designed for 12 (twelve) students, but will adaptable due to space. It will be taught in various formats, but not limited to lecture, textbook, and hands-on training. Student will also earn up to 2 (two) High School technology credits. The course will be offered in three sections. The sections must build upon each other. Course Objectives The objective of this course is to provide the background for the students to become knowledgeable in the components of Microsoft Office. It will also provide them with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill many roles in today’s society, be preparing them in the field of office systems. Course Curriculum Textbook - Microsoft Office 2007: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows Vista Edition, 1st Edition ISBN-10: 1423927133 Course Standards This course will be taught to Sunshine State Standards (See Documentation). Course Outline Essential Introduction to Computers Microsoft Windows Vista 1. Introduction to Windows Vista Microsoft Word 2007 1. Creating and Editing a Word Document 2. Creating a Research Paper 3. Creating a Cover Letter and a Resume Web Feature: Creating a Web Page Using Word Microsoft Excel 2007 1. Creating a Worksheet and an Embedded Chart 2. Formulas, Functions, Formatting...
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...has many different meanings to many different people which continues to develop throughout society as a whole. It may be defined as ‘skills and knowledge to create, develop, analyze and comprehend as well as use a wide range of written and visual texts’. An individual who the capability of getting many tasks then creates open doors for others which then creates a stronger world. The ability to read and write makes an individual share their ideas to expand research and findings. There is a set of different criteria in which each adult falls into within programs. Health literacy is a concept which then depends...
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...dates and other details have been altered or obscured to make identification impossible. Following the introduction of the knowledge and skills framework (DH 2004a) and emphasis on quality of health care and patient centred, interprofessional, health and social care (DH 2000; Leathard 2003; Thompson et al. 2002) health care professionals and students will need to be able to demonstrate the quality of our care and team working abilities. There is a connection between practice and thinking about practice – action and reflection are interdependent; they need one another. Reflection may be triggered by an awareness of a gap between theory and practice, a difference between what ‘should be’ and ‘what is’ (Sullivan & Decker 2005). Our actions and the quality of our care are improved by reflection-on-action, by making sense of what we have experienced, and thinking about how we might act differently in the future (Lillyman & Ghaye 2000). Reflection has a rôle in maintaining one's personal portfolio and maintaining competency and continuing professional development. Support and supervision from managers, who already have a responsibility for assessing competence and continuing professional development of staff can help make this process much easier (Jasper 2001). Reflection is a very personal matter, through our reflections we learn not only about our own feelings and knowledge of the situation reflected upon, but also something about our own personality (Rolfe & Gardner 2006). Unlike most academic...
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...Personal Communication Skills Analysis Joseph Gullia BUS 600: Management Communications with Technology Tools Dr. Brian Shaw 3/17/2014 Effective communication skills enable users to make the most of any situation, personal or professional. Understanding people and interpreting their needs are key in maximizing these potentials with friends or at work. Successful relationships rely on the ability to understand and communicate in a clear and concise matter (Baack, 2012). The ability to communicate not only effectively but efficiently comes with self-evaluation. Communicators must empower themselves with the knowledge of their own strengths and weakness and move forward by learning and practicing if they wish to be successful. The ability to perform a personal assessment identifies areas of opportunity and helps to achieve stronger communication skills. Assessment The Psych Test is a 25 point questionnaire style analysis tool that tries to interpret responses to key message points to evaluate an individual’s communication skill sets. By gauging interpersonal communication skills, and responses to certain scenarios, this tool helps to identify style and the reasoning behind the outcome (Psych Test, 2014). Points given for each answer produce the user with a numeric score that results in a certain number placement range. My personal score was a 68 giving me the feedback of Insightfulness as my outcome (Psych Test...
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