This module will provide an opportunity for the doctoral candidate to organise and codify the extent of progress made after 12 semesters of registration. A determination will be made by a progression committee that sufficient and stage appropriate progress has been achieved to date on the doctoral journey of the candidate. The module will consider the conclusions of the personal review and development implemented by the candidate, barriers and supports to progression will be outlined, knowledge dissemination outputs and avenues will be identified and the implementation and progress of the planned innovation will be presented and discussed. Based on the readiness of the doctoral candidate this module can provide an opportunity for the candidate to successfully pass a viva voce defence of their doctoral thesis. In this circumstance an appropriate panel of internal and external expert examiners will be appointed. The viva voce regulations of the University of Limerick will be applied. This module is M-graded with Module 3808 "Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 6" and , Module 3809 "Professional Innovation: Intervention Design and Evaluation 7", this facilitates the appropriate and progressive implementation and evaluation of the proposed innovation (research) over a three semester duration.

Through self-directed learning and innovation within his/her profession, the candidate will produce a thesis submission detailing and critically evaluating the implementation and conclusions of their engagement with the identified innovation/s. It is expected that the candidate will incorporate the knowledge gained from the previous taught modules, critical examination of extant literature, theory and context and engagement with their supervisors to inform the submission. Emphasis will be placed on the translation and dissemination of the knowledge gained by the candidate.

Upon successful completion of this module doctoral candidates will be able to: - Critically appraise relevant theories, literature and professional insights and incorporate same in a meaningful fashion into the innovation implementation and conclusion. - Critically defend in both written and oral form their innovation implementation and conclusions to a committee of experts.

Upon successful completion of this module doctoral candidates will be able to: - Acknowledge and respond to personal and professional strengths, challenges and opportunities. - Utilise a network of colleagues to support the doctoral journey and act as a sounding board. - Demonstrate an appreciation of the essential nature of research ethics and integrity

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In order to meet the learning outcomes of the modules/programme and to promote engagement with the UL graduate attributes a variety of teaching and learning and assessment methods and modes will be employed. The module will be delivered through e-learning modalities such as online lectures, discussion boards, webinars and linked questions and answers forums and one to one online supervision tutorials and discussion. The learning experience is primarily self-directed which is supported by digital/online interaction with the doctoral supervisors of the candidate. Written and oral presentation and reflective practice learning methodologies will also be utilised. The primary assessment modes will be written and oral presentation and defence, critical written review of extant literature and engagement with knowledge translation and dissemination activities. This assessment based on the readiness of the PhD candidate, may constitute the viva voce examination. The buddy system and full cohort group online interactive forums will be established so that candidates can share both personal and professional experience regarding the development and progression of their studies. The content of the taught components will underpin the module and reference to this content will be made and further developed as appropriate. The candidate will be expected to self-manage their own time and prioritise their activities in relation to planning and organising their progression. They will work autonomously, exercising initiative and personal responsibility for the achievement of the stated learning outcomes, however, as indicated significant support will be available and provided by the supervisory team The nature of teaching, learning and assessment is carefully considered so that it is appropriate to doctoral stage of the candidate, represents a progressive challenge and promotes engagement with and development of the UL graduate attributes. The development of the UL graduate attributes progress and extend across the programme. Creativity and innovation which enhances the professional environment is the central attribute targeted by the programme. The development of this attribute will be underpinned by the synthesis of relevant knowledge, the associated development of competencies and the parallel development of other attributes thus allowing for 1) the promotion of critical thinking (Knowledgeable), 2) the capacity to resolve complex "real world" challenges using a multi-disciplinary approach (Knowledgeable); 3) the ability to creatively translate knowledge to practice (Knowledgeable; Proactive; Creative); 4) the confidence to proactively engage in systematic enquiry and life-long learning and thus develop new innovations and implement positive change (Proactive; Creative); 5) a desire and ability to effectively share knowledge and competencies with others, acting both as an educator and collaborator (Articulate; Collaborative) and 6) the assumption of personal and professional responsibility and leadership roles thus being a net contributor to the advancement of their profession and of society (Responsible). Relevant and recent developments and research findings will at all stages be incorporated into the candidate learning experience. This will occur by default via the engagement with and critical evaluation of the extant literature. In addition, the relevant professional contexts, practices and experiences of the candidate and others who work in similar, related and different professional contexts will be integrated into the candidate learning experience. The engagement of an internal/external supervisor who has specialist knowledge in the innovation identified by the candidate will be targeted.