Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

School of Health Sciences

FRAMEWORK FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Mentorship module

NUR3213 Level 6–15credits

Module Leaders: David Brighton & Nikki Grimmett

Student Name ......

Updated: September 2015

WELCOME

Dear Student Mentor,

You have joined an exciting module that we are very proud of. The team enjoy supporting mentor students through this journey and we hope you enjoy it too.

We are looking forward to working with you.

The Mentorship Module Team

MODULE OVERVIEW

The Mentorship module forms part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) (2008) Standards toSupport Learning and Assessment in Practice. The mentorship qualification can be achieved through the successful completion of this approved NMC Mentorship module achieving stage 2 (Mentor) of the above standards.

NB: Mentor in Practice

The emphasis throughout the module is placed on personal and professional development, engaging in reflection and reflexivity, to develop and extend coaching, assessment and facilitation skills necessary to support learning in practice.

You will have an opportunity to explore the nature of learning and teaching in practice through the study of learning theories, the concept of adult learning, accountability and assessment and evaluation strategies in the context of giving feedback, measuring achievement, reliability, validity, competence and quality.

Prior to commencing the mentorship module, each student mentor will be required to identify the name of a qualified mentor who has maintained their mentor status by attending annual mentor updates and engaging in triennial review. The named mentor will support the student mentor throughout the duration of the module with particular regard to practice learning activities.

MODULE TEAM CONTACT DETAILS

Name:Phone number:e-mail address:

David Brighton01483

Nikki Grimmett01483

Dr Anna Brown01483

Jamie Sutherland01483

Ihonosen Ovbude01483

Lizzie CrowhurstTBATBA

C TarrantTBATBA

Please ensure that your name URN and cohort number is included in any communication

Please note that the preferred method of communication is via e-mail or the online discussion areas of SurreyLearn. Correspondence may include changes to taught sessions or confirmation of assessment dates and times, so it is important you check your university e-mail account and SurreyLearn regularly. During this module you will be utilising SurreyLearn to support your learning. All presentations will be available on this platform and you will submit your assignment here. All online learning activities will be run using SurreyLearn.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims and Learning Outcomes:

Aims

This module covers the practice and theory of mentoring and will enhance your coaching, assessment and facilitation skills through a reflective and supportive approach.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the module, the student should be able to:

  • Critically analyse the needs of others and assist in their learning and development whilst identifying and reflecting on own attributes and qualities in supporting learning and assessment in practice.
  • Critically consider theoretical evidence and reflect on its application in their own practice whilst utilising learning, teaching and assessment strategies.
  • Enhance their communication and leadership skills to develop and promote both inter-professional and team working within their environment in order to create an optimum learning experience for the student.

BRIEF INDICATION OF CONTENT

  • The application of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2008) Standards to support learning and assessment in practice
  • Learning theories
  • Learning, teaching and assessment strategies
  • Mentorship roles and responsibilities
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Reflection and Reflexivity
  • Legal and Ethical considerations
  • Accountability and competence
  • Dealing with different types of learners in a variety of situations
  • Quality and Audit

LEARNER WORKLOAD

Overall Student Workload:

150 hoursto include 5 days protected study time:

18 hours face to face teaching

42 hours practice learning activities and online learning

90 hours self directed study/learning

DELIVERY OF MODULE

Delivery:

The taught content will be alternated with online learning activity to include a blend of online and face to face taught components. A brief overview of the timing for this is:

  • Theme 1 – taught face to face session in classroom setting covering Roles and Introduction to the Module
  • Theme 2 – online activity and group learning covering Learner Characteristics and Supporting theory
  • Theme 3 – taught face to face session approximately two weeks after first classroom based day covering Decisions, Assessments and Accountability
  • Theme 4 – online activity and group learning, covering the portfolio and assessment activity and formative assessment activity
  • Theme 5 – taught face to face session approximately six weeks after second classroom based day covering Leading Learning and Scenario based activity

The activities and sessions will give all students a range of approaches to learning and teaching.

TUTORIALS

We are here to help support you through this module. There are a range of planned dates for drop in tutorials at the University. See SurreyLearn for more information.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

This module will be assessed through the completion of a Learning and Development Plan which includes:

  • Graded Snapshot Assessment in practice based on teaching and assessment applying the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2008) Standards to support learning and assessment in practice (50% of module mark)
  • Portfolio of competency in relation to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2008) Standards (ungraded required element)
  • An academic reflective account of the learning experience in relation to the student’s practice in the teaching and assessment snapshot assessment. (Word Count: 250 words, 50% of module mark)

Reading List & Web Resources

Please go to: aspire.surrey.ac.ukor SurreyLearn to access your online reading list for this module

Library Resources

University Library resources and details of library services can be found on the Library website:

Further information, including information on Referencing and Copyright and links to subject specific databases, journals, websites and more, can also be found via the Health and Social Care My Subject page:

For additional information please contact the Health Sciences Librarian Karen Gravett. Email: see the extensive support on the Library website.

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