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Assessment and Appraisal in Healthcare Education

Award

Individual Modules

Study option

Location

Centre for Health Innovation Stafford

Start dates available

January 2027

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This module encompasses all aspects of learner assessment, both formative (informal) and summative (formal).

It addresses how assessment relates to the wider learning journey, including contexts of delivery. It also considers the breadth of different approaches to assessment, across both formative and summative levels.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Assessment and Appraisal in Healthcare Education

Duration

Students can work through materials in their own time

Course content

This module enables reflection upon the role that assessment plays in facilitating positive learning processes and outcomes.

Key principles and concepts will be related to the practicalities of assessment. This will include consideration of the effectiveness of assessment, which will draw upon concepts such as validity and reliability.

Students will be encouraged to critically analyse and reflect upon the assessment process utilised within their own workplace.

Entry requirements

A first degree (or diploma) in a Health and Social Care subject, or extensive relevant professional experience. Active involvement in teaching/assessment is strongly recommended.

IELTS score 7.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

The primary learning strategy utilised within this module is independent learning. The foundation and direction for your learning will be through the virtual learning environment, Blackboard. This will direct you to the key content and theoretical concepts. It provides a platform for your independent reading and reflection upon how the theory can be applied to your own teaching practice, in relation to assessment of student learning.

A variety of sources will be utilised, including narrated PowerPoint Presentations as well as more interactive activities such as identification of your own learning style, formative quizzes, article critique, and online discussion forums.

Your practical experience of teaching in health or social care settings will be the basis for reflection and discussion in the online discussion forums; you will be encouraged to reflect on your teaching strategies and student feedback.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Staff

Please note, teaching team staff members may change during your studies.

Tess Knight

Lecturer / Forensic Practitioner

Fees

For the course starting on 11 January 2027 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for Individual Modules-Part-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands
Part-time	£1,045 per course

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options; part-time, full-time and distance learning.

For more information and how to apply visit masters loan.

Apply now to Assessment and Appraisal in Healthcare Education

Location	Award	Study option	Start date	Apply Link
Centre for Health Innovation Stafford	Individual Modules	Part-time	11 January 2027	Apply now

Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at University of Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.