Must have completed Semester 1 modules in either University of the Algarve or Santarem

The Module Team acknowledge that learners can recognise their own learning needs and will bring their own resources and knowledge to their academic and professional development. WBL promotes personal and professional reflection and critical thinking on an aspect of the learner’s practice that requires to be enhanced. The main module content includes, developing a LA, reflecting on how the learner demonstrated achieving their Learning Outcomes using a reflective model or framework, how to write learning outcomes at SQCF level 11; exploring the different types of evidence that may be used with in their portfolio and a deeper understanding of the processes involved when demonstrating critical thinking.

On this module you will be stimulated to enhance your clinical judgement and skills in critical reflection in an area relevant to your practice which is underpinned by professional knowledge, skills and attitudes. In negotiation with your line manager and academic supervisor you will develop and sign off a Learning Agreement (LA) (LO 1) that is equivalent to 400 hours of study. Learning will occur as a result of the student engaging in experiences and activities within their workplace which are critically analysed, evaluated, synthesised and evidenced at SQCF level 11 ( L02 – 5) There is flexibility in how the academic written evidence is demonstrated - for example a portfolio of evidence (maximum 10000 words). Which may be demonstrated through the development of for example a poster to present at a conference, a service improvement plan, an evaluation of current service provision. This module enables the student to gain academic credits while undertaking a project focuses on either clinical nursing within geriatrics or crisis resource management.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Formulate a LA which complies with SCQF level 11
LO2: Critically reflect on new learning using the reflective process
LO3: Critically engage with the work-based learning process
LO4: Demonstrate effective professional communication and networking
LO5: Plan the evaluation to assess impact of your portfolio in practice