NUR09714 - LEARNING, TEACHING & ASSESSMENT (SINGAPORE): MARKING CRITERIA Essay Title 'A second year student will be coming to a mentor's work area for a 5 week placement. The mentor has been informed that the student had been underachieving in their previous placement. Discuss how the mentor would develop learning, teaching and assessment strategies to support the student to achieve a successful outcome. Utilise /refer to the module content, the learning opportunities and resources in the practice area and further reading, to develop your discussion. Conclude your discussion with how the learning gained would apply to your future practice as a mentor'. Your assignment should be structured in order to make it easy for your reader/marker to follow and understand. The headings and subheadings below are a suggestion and not prescriptive. Section 1. Introduction: Marking Criteria Outlines effectively and clearly what will be discussed in the assignment, including an outline of the content. Consider the context of mentorship in nursing. 2.Main Body: Student Guidance (6% weighting) You should outline what you are going to discuss in the assignment. Briefly review the importance of mentorship in clinical practice. It is expected that this would be supported by the literature. Discuss the underachieving student and the role of the mentor, identifying key qualities of an effective mentor This is the main part of your assignment - remember this section should be fully referenced. (70% weighting) Suggested Content Explore the literature related to under achieving students and the consequences of failing to fail the student. Identify the common behaviours of underachieving students Identify learning style/s and their application to learning, teaching and assessment of your student Application of learning theories for example: andragogy/pedagogy, cognitive and behavioural The importance of the clinical learning environment The role of self-awareness and emotional intelligence Explore the literature related to the role of mentor in clinical practice and the unique relationship with their mentee. Discuss the range of learning styles and the ways in which learning styles can be identified. Ascertain why learning styles are key to learning, teaching and assessment. Specify your mentees learning style and apply to your discussion and analysis. Determine how knowledge and application of learning theories in your role as mentor can enhance student learning. Demonstrate how you would apply theory to mentorship. Consider objective setting during the initial interview using a SMART approach Explore the literature to consider how the clinical environment impacts on the student learning experience. Consider the Importance of orientation/induction to the team and clinical area. Discuss the learning opportunities and resources in your own practice area to maximise student learning. Development of relationships with both the mentor and the wider team should be evident and demonstrate how this can support or obstruct learning. Assessment to promote learning in practice. Provide evidence of SWOT analysis and how you make use of this in practice. This can relate to student/mentor/clinical learning environment. This section should emphasise the value of accurate record keeping. Consider the use of an action plan to demonstrate accurate record keeping The importance of two way feedback (student and mentor) The process of providing timely assessment, focusing on the significance of the mid (formative) and final (summative) assessment 3. Conclusion & Recommendations This section should summarise the main aspects of your essay. There should be no new points being made or references here. (10% weighting) The recommendations should be what you have learned as a mentor having completed this module and how this will impact on your future practice as a mentor. You will use 'I' to discuss your new learning (only in the conclusion) 4. Presentation & Sequencing Assignment presented in accordance with University Guidelines Logical sequencing of assignment (4% weighting) Quotes used in text should include the page number within your essay. Accurate grammar & spelling Accurate referencing using the Harvard system Assignment adheres to word limit. 5. References Accurate Harvard system referencing in accordance with University guidance. 6. Appendices Clear & informative If English isn't your first language - or you are not confident in written English - make sure you check your spelling and grammar using the spell and grammar checkers in 'Word' or ask a friend or colleague If your total word count goes over 3300 (10%) a penalty will be applied according to the module handbook. ( 10% weighting) You always need to use Harvard referencing. If you are unclear about what this means consult the Referencing Flashcards in the General Assessment section on Moodle Remember to ensure all references in the text and written in full on the list. Avoid plagiarism, by using the Turnitin drop box for checking your essay originality. (please note: this should only include relevant information and be kept to a minimum) Appendices should be inserted after the reference list This is for 'other' relevant information that need not be in the main body of the paper, but adds to your assignment. Please consult your Academic Supervisor before including any appendices This section is not included in the word count. 7. One reference compulsory for each 100 words. For reference, Books & Article should be with in last 5 years. eg:- of ref model (Harvard referencing) As a professional discipline, this knowledge is important for guiding practice. (Liehr & Smith, 2008). ref list eg:Royse, D.D. (2008) Research methods in social work(5th ed.), Stamford : Cengage Learning Preference link for Research Assignment Joanna Briggs InstituteURL National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)URL Scottish Inter-collegiate Guideline Network (SIGN)URL The Cochrane CollaborationURL Library LinksURL Singapore nursing board (SNB) reference should have in the introduction and main body. About mentor:The mentor works in a restructured hospital as a senior staff nurse in Singapore. The mentor is having 12 years working experience in an acute stroke unit. Mentor specialized in neuroscience and certified clinical instructor. In this assignment must have 3 feedback session- 1) 48 hrs, 21/2 weeks (formative) and final (summative). Scenario- must be in the appendix and not including the word count scenario 'A second year student will be coming to your work area for a 5 week placement with you as their mentor. You have been informed that the student had been underachieving in their previous placement. Discuss how you, as a mentor, would develop learning, teaching and assessment strategies to support the student to achieve a successful outcome. Utilise /refer to the module content, the learning opportunities and resources in your practice area and further reading to develop your discussion. Conclude your discussion with how the learning gained would apply to your future practice as a mentor