PAM1012 Interpersonal Skills and Sociology

2007-2008

Aims

This module aims to develop the student's knowledge and understanding of interprofessional collaboration. It is underpinned with sociological concepts and highlights the skills - shared and generic - required for contemporary educational, health and social care practice

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to:

Module Specific Skills

• relate sociological concepts to various contexts;
• describe key sociological concepts relevant to contemporary healthcare practice;
• describe and demonstrate effective Interpersonal skills;
• explain the basis of interprofessional learning and working within the healthcare context;

Discipline Specific Skills

• use professional literature and cite it correctly;
• use appropriate sources of information to develop own knowledge;

Personal and Key Skills

• communicate and report information effectively;
• work effectively as part of a team;
• participate actively in seminars and workshops.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Lectures (8×1hour), seminars (8×1hour), IPL themed workshops (4×1hour),

Assignments

Preparation of oral presentation. Preparation of report. Directed background reading.

Assessment

One 10 minute individual presentation (40% weeks 18-20); one 2000 word report (60%); an appropriate contribution to the Interprofessional Workshop is required for award of credit.

Syllabus Plan and Content

1. Communication and Interpersonal skills.
2. Team work.
3. Sociology.
4. Interprofessional Work

Core Text

Supplementary Text(s)

Formative Mechanisms

Feedback and guidance is given in seminars.

Evaluation Mechanisms

The module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment.