Professional Development: Independent Project

Module overview

This module provides you with the opportunity to consolidate and apply your learning by exploring a topic of personal or professional interest. You will be supported by a mentor with expertise in the area and participate in additional self-directed learning opportunities. You will demonstrate autonomy in researching, analysing and critically appraising relevant literature, drawing on a range of evidence to explore your chosen area in depth. The module supports the development of higher-level thinking and synthesis skills, encouraging you to reflect on your learning journey and evaluate how your insights can inform and enhance your future physiotherapy practice.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

The module will be delivered using an Independent Learning model. You will be supported in your learning by an academic coach. Using a comprehensive, detailed and clearly defined learning contract, you will identify the aims and objectives of a specific academic topic and the methods by which successful achievement and underpinning knowledge will be assessed. The contract will be agreed with your academic coach.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	120
External visits	10
Tutorial	20
Total study time	150

Assessment

Assessment strategy

You have the opportunity to select your assessment (poster, written assignment or presentation/viva). The formative assessment will mirror you chosen final assessment.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Optional assessments

Assessment Type: Formative
Feedback: Verbal or written feedback, depending on individual requirements
Final Assessment: No
Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Optional assessments	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Optional assessments	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: External