Work Based Learning Module

1. Work Based Learning Module Full Time Undergraduate Programme Level 3 Lecture 1

2. Work Based Learning • What ? • When ? • Why ?

3. Work Based Learning • What? • A full Level 3 Module • NOT a Language Module • A Module for team-working and employability • Combines all the skills learnt and provides evidence to employers of practical outcome (language, team-working, researching, IT, project management, report writing, time management, etc) • Won Merit Award in 2003 “Languages for Export” awards, presented by UK Trade & Investments

4. Work Based Learning What ? • Organise your Project Groups • Undertake a market research project relating to UK, France, Spain, Germany or another country on behalf of a local company • Visit the company to learn about their products, clients and marketing strategy & discuss the Project brief

5. Work Based Learning What ? • Undertake the Project between October 2006 and April 2007 • Work as a team • Maintain liaison with the Project Company • Attend 3 Group Tutorials with Graham • Deliver the Project Report and outcomes in a presentation to the Company in April 2007

6. Work Based Learning What ? • Complete the assessment: • Final Written Group Report of 3,000 words in English • Individual Reflective Written Report of 1,500 words in English • Group Oral Presentation to the company • Complete Peer Assessment forms

7. Work Based Learning What ? Assessment: • Group Report 50% • Individual Reflective Report 30% • Group Oral Presentation 20% • To include Peer Assessment

8. Work Based Learning When ? • Lectures: 6 successive weeks • Company visits: 23 Oct - 10 Nov • Group Tutorials: Nov, Feb, Apr • Dates & times to be advised on separate sheet • Assessment in April/May 2007

9. Work Based Learning When ? • Company Presentations: • Between 23 April and 4 May 2007 • Assessment dates: • Group Report 27 April 2007 • Individual Report 4 May 2007 • Peer Assessment Forms 4 May 2007

10. Work Based Learning Why ? • Demonstrate the ability to carry out an authentic business project brief within specified timescales

11. Work Based Learning Why ? • Use appropriate research skills and language strategies to obtain specific and pertinent information and deliver succinct reports

12. Work Based Learning Why ? • Work as part of a team to develop strategies to meet key objectives

13. Work Based Learning Why? • Reflect upon your personal performance and the group performance in meeting the project objectives

14. Work Based Learning Why ? • Analyse, synthesise and make decisions regarding complex, open-ended situations and formulate appropriate strategies to deal with them

15. Work Based Learning What next ? • See Project Groups • names on list • Receive the Project brief • Group to provide contact details to GW • Visit the Project Company • visits dates/times arranged via GW

16. Work Based Learning What next ? • Take handouts • Attend Group Tutorials • See Reading List • See “Skills for Learning” and “Working for Skills” on Leeds Met website

17. Work Based Learning What next ? • Lecture 2 - How to do the Project • Team working • Research • Time management • Lecture 3 - Liaising with the Company • Establishing a good relationship • Using their resources • Getting guidance and support

18. Work Based Learning What next ? • Lecture 4 – The written assessments • The Group Report • The Individual Reflective Report • Assessment criteria • Lecture 5 – The Oral Presentation • Content and presentation • Practice makes perfect • Peer assessment • Assessment criteria

19. Work Based Learning What next ? • Lecture 6 – Making the most of the Module • Combining and applying all your skills and knowledge in a practical exercise • Approach to Team-work • Exploiting WBL on CVs and at interviews • An employer’s perspective (hopefully delivered by a local employer that has been involved in the projects)

20. Work Based Learning Module Full Time Undergraduate Programme Level 3 Lecture 1