Advanced Practitioner Inquiry

Over the course of the programme, you will be supported to:

• Develop your concept of practitioner inquiry, work based projects and being an ‘insider’
• Undertake a situational analysis and identify practice development issues
• Define project aims and objectives for a real work based project
• Investigate a range of appropriate approaches and methodologies for practitioner inquiry and improvement projects such as action research, mixed methods, Audit and Evaluation, Case study, Phenomenology
• Investigate different data generation and analysis methods for different purposes
• Consider ethical issues and approval processes.

Learning and teaching

You will be taught via blended learning which is learner-centred and supported by:

• Tutor led seminars which can be on-campus or on-line
• Structured learning resources and activities supported through MyUniHub (online)

For further guidance on this module, please contact Ruth Miller [email protected]

Assessment

You will be assessed through a 3,500 word proposal for a work based project as well as a critical commentary on professional engagement, leadership strategies and your own professional development (1000 words).

You will also need to provide a portfolio of selected preparatory activities (1,500 words).