Shell Modules
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The document explains the concept and structure of shell modules designed for work-based learning, emphasizing their role in developing learners' skills related to specific workplace challenges. It outlines various processes and themes for implementing these modules, encouraging learners and employers to define their learning needs and outcomes. Key benefits include enhanced confidence, improved quality of work, and an increased awareness of workplace issues among employees.
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Shell Modules
- 1. Shell Modules Lydia Arnold & Liz Warr
- 2. What (on earth) is a (*******) shell module and why (on earth) would I want one?
- 3. Framework for undertaking a learning journey in ANY contextContext freeLayered contentContent related to core elements (e.g. investigative skills, data handling, theory)Traditional contentLearners (and teachers) apply the modules What ….
- 4. Select and justify an area of practice for development. Plan an action for improvement in your area of practice.Implement and report your action inquiry. Plan further developments to practice.1. Process driven shells
- 5. Select and justify an area of practice for development. Explore current [health and safety/business/environmental/technical] challenges and legislation for your industry.Identify and justify a specific [health and safety/business/environmental/technical] challenge to address in your workplace. 2. Themed shells
- 6. Plan an action for improvement in your area of practice. Plan an action for [health and safety/business/environmental/technical] improvement in your area of practice.
- 7. Why? philosophically …Work based learners and employers are best placed to make learning decisions about their learning needs. Knowledge is out there.
- 8. Ready validated off the shelf modules for WBLLearner led study modules which can be locally negotiated to meet the needs of learners and employers without the need for validation. ‘Heaps’ of skills in negotiating, investigating, applying knowledge, decision making, developing autonomy and problem solving. Practically …
- 9. Health and Safety in the work-placeQuality Assurance in the work-place Markets and marketing Entrepreneurship Project management Change management Developing communication and team-working Current global issuesSustainable practice Work-place competence development Rural networks Themes ….
- 10. Leadership in the workplaceThe internet and the work-place Work-place relationships and the product journey Investigating sector legislation Action research Economic issues and the work-place(contemporary economic issues)Climate change and the work-placeSocial issues and the work-place (contemporary social issues)Political issues and the work-place (contemporary political issues)Technological issues and the work-place (contemporary technological issues)International approaches to practice
- 11. Explain their role within the context of their work place and their sector.Describe the organisation of their workplace and analyse their working relationships. Compile the knowledge, skills, key competencies and professional requirements required for their work role.Discuss contemporary issues and debates relating to practice. Establish a learning journal for use in practice. Example learning Outcomes : Analysing the work setting
- 12. Discuss a range of current environmental issues relevant to practice.Exemplify current initiatives that seek to address relevant environmental issues. Evaluate aspects of their own practice in the context of environmental sustainability.Propose and justify a development in workplace practice to address a current environmental issue. Introducing contemporary environmental issues
- 13. Evaluate their knowledge, skills and competencies against standards required for practice. Analyse different ways in which they learn. Apply a model of reflection to a learning experience. Describe ways in which learning occurs in their workplace. Produce or update a professional development plan. Learning for work
- 14. Interpret some mini-modules½ Process½ ThemedWhat would you fill this module with?Think of your own students or areas of businessThink of existing training coursesThink of individual studentsWhat are the benefits and difficulties with this? Now what …
- 15. 3 in to 1 will go …..Genericise ( <- made up word )‘Their work place’ Acid test your learning outcomes [butcher, baker & candlestick maker]Rise above the detail Develop a shell module
- 16. HEA (2008) Impact of work-basedlearning as cited by learners AND employers Confidence at workClearer organisational directionConfidence outside of workDevelopment of standards, policies and contractsHigher aspirations and motivationImprovements in quality Raised personal statusIncreased innovationMore self aware learning to think and challenge assumptions
- 17. Improved performance of employees who require less direct supportA greater awareness of particular issues Positive attitudinal and behavioural change in line with the values of the organisation (capability expanding)Developed new and enhanced existing skillsExternal recognition and prestigeMore likely to take stock of performanceWider perspective of workplace issuesBetter understanding of the workplace organisation