AC6766 - Introduction into Leadership, Management and Decision Making in Health and Social Practice

You will experience a variety of teaching and learning strategies on this module which you can use to link theory to your own practice. Your learning will occur through lectures, workshops and independent study. However, the range of methods will also include online learning, group work and discussion. Learning also includes opportunities for formative assessment before summative assessment occurs. The module tutor will provide guidance and encouragement for you as the module is delivered. You will also be encouraged to present and discuss your own experience of both leadership and decision making with peer review, discussion and debate will be encouraged.

You will be supported through regular feedback from the module tutor, within the workshop and discussion format of specific teaching sessions and in tutorials. In addition, a discussion board for your module will be established on Northumbria University’s eLearning portal, Blackboard. Blackboard also allows remote access to materials and aids for module students to access outside of the classroom providing a flexible approach to learning and accessible to you 24/7. Support for your learning is also offered via a 24-hour IT Helpline, Student Support and Wellbeing Services, Skills Plus to support your academic work and Ask4Help Service for other enquiries. These are all available in person at Student Central on Coach Lane Campus and online. The university library has a wide selection of materials to support your individual learning, and these materials are available in hard copy or electronic format. You will also have a personal tutor (PT) allocated to you as part of the programme overall. The PT will meet with you according to University policy.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.

By the end of the module you will be able to:
Knowledge & Understanding:
1. Analyse and apply leadership, conflict management and communication theory in health and social practice arenas

2. Understand clinical decision making, using research evidence base to support this in practice

Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
3. Ability to reflect on own and others professional leadership and management roles and decision-making responsibilities within contemporary practice

4. Demonstrate the ability to explore evidence-based leadership, management and decision making in complex and unpredictable contexts
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
5. Manage and evaluate relationships with others to enhance health and social practice and demonstrate advancement

Both formative and summative assessment opportunities are presented within this module.

Formative assessment
A 500 word plan of your summative essay to include a breakdown of the key content, theories and frameworks. MLO’s K&U 2, IPA 1

Summative Assessment:
The summative assessment for this module will be a 2,500word reflective essay demonstrating the learning process, knowledge and understanding of leadership, management and decision making in health and social practice. You essay will be submitted electronically via Turnitin, and you will receive your electronic feedback 20 working days following submission via Turnitin to inform future practice. MLO’s K & U 1 & 2 IPA 3 & 4 PVA 5.

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This contemporary module in Leadership, Management and Decision Making in Health and Social Practice is designed to support you development by providing a deeper understanding of leadership and decision making within your field of practice. The module will enable you to reflect on your existing practice in this area, apply theoretical contemporary research and evidence associated with the key themes. You will explore the challenges, barriers and behaviours that exist within practice and be exposed to new theoretical ideas and frameworks relevant to the development of your professional roles.