Module Code - Title:

PT3013 - REFLECTIVE LEARNING PORTFOLIO (SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)

Year Last Offered:

2021/2

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

1

Lab

0

Tutorial

0

Other

2

Private

7

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

This module aims to enable students to reflect on their work experience and associated learning in the context theories and practical applications studied across the modules within the first year of the BSc in Supply Chain Management. The module seeks to empower and challenge students to engage in self evaluation and reflection by prioritising their learning and development needs.

Syllabus:

Syllabus includes - Introduction to reflection, prioritising learning and development needs, identifying development needs and opportunities, reflective learning jounals, personal development and learning plans. Evaluating the outcomes of reflection and also evidencing reflection on learning.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

Recognise the importance and relevance of reflective learning practice. Explain the process of reflection including the development of learning objectives and action plans. Identify opportunities for learning and or the application of learning via formal career and professional development. Reflect opon learning journal outcomes. Produce evidence of reflective learning and its application.

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

Demonstrate the ability to reflect in practice on both professional and personal development.

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

This module will be taught in both interactive workshop based format and also by self directed distance learning.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Moon, J.A. (2006) Learning Journals: A Handbook for Reflective Practice and Professional Development , Routledge

Stevens, D. and Coooper, J (2009) Journal Keeping: How to Use Reflective Writing for Learning, Teaching, Professional Insight and Positive Change , Stylus Publishing

Other Relevant Texts:

Sternberg, R.J. and Zhang, L.F. (Eds) (2000) Perspectives on Cognitive Learning and Thinking Styles , Hallsdale NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates

Drew, S. and Bing, R. (2010) The Guide to Learning and Study Skills , Gower

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester - Year to be First Offered:

Module Leader:

Ingrid.Hunt@ul.ie