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PG DIP ULT
Library Project Library Project Assignment
Brief:
The final part of the PG Diploma stage consists Each student will decide on the exact focus of
of a library-based education project. This builds their project, although it should fulfil the following
on the preparatory work done in the two taught requirements:
weeks, through independent study and on the two
previous essays. The library project is an individually • Have a teaching and learning focus
negotiated assignment in an area of interest and • Demonstrate an ability to search, integrate
relevance to each student.
and accurately cite generic, disciplinary-
Much of the work on this project will be through specific and level-specific educational
independent study but there will be specific seminars literature
and individualised tutor support to guide students. • Make connections between this educational
Summative examination is by submission of a report literature and teaching practices in their
of 5000-7000 words (±10%). This library-based discipline through analysis, synthesis and
research project carries a tariff of 20 ECTS credits. personal reflection on practice.
Progress Review Seminars Also see Library Project Marksheet for assessment
criteria, which you should read carefully when
planning and developing your assignment.
Two half day Progress Review Seminars will be held Word limit: 5000-7000 words (±10%)
to provide students with additional guidance and
support for researching and writing their Library Below is a list of past titles to indicate the range and
Project on: type of library project options. It is not meant to be
prescriptive or limiting and students are encouraged
• Thursday 26th March 2015 (10:00-13:00) to be creative in their selection; a range of topics will
• Thursday 4th June 2015 (14:00-17:00) be considered.
Intended Learning Outcomes: Students are encouraged phrase their title as a
question which is researchable through the literature,
There are no separate learning outcomes associated as this will help to structure the project appropriately.
with the library project, rather this is an extended However, this is a guideline and not a requirement.
activity where students can demonstrate and
reinforce the intended learning outcomes associated Some previous library project titles:
with the whole taught component (Week One and
Week Two) and the wider PG Diploma. • How far could and how far should
postgraduate medical education be
considered an apprenticeship?
• From threshold concepts to transformative
learning: Cognitivist perspectives on how
philosophy could enrich physics teaching.
• Striving for Synergy: how online and
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Library Project Library Project Assignment
Brief:
The final part of the PG Diploma stage consists Each student will decide on the exact focus of
of a library-based education project. This builds their project, although it should fulfil the following
on the preparatory work done in the two taught requirements:
weeks, through independent study and on the two
previous essays. The library project is an individually • Have a teaching and learning focus
negotiated assignment in an area of interest and • Demonstrate an ability to search, integrate
relevance to each student.
and accurately cite generic, disciplinary-
Much of the work on this project will be through specific and level-specific educational
independent study but there will be specific seminars literature
and individualised tutor support to guide students. • Make connections between this educational
Summative examination is by submission of a report literature and teaching practices in their
of 5000-7000 words (±10%). This library-based discipline through analysis, synthesis and
research project carries a tariff of 20 ECTS credits. personal reflection on practice.
Progress Review Seminars Also see Library Project Marksheet for assessment
criteria, which you should read carefully when
planning and developing your assignment.
Two half day Progress Review Seminars will be held Word limit: 5000-7000 words (±10%)
to provide students with additional guidance and
support for researching and writing their Library Below is a list of past titles to indicate the range and
Project on: type of library project options. It is not meant to be
prescriptive or limiting and students are encouraged
• Thursday 26th March 2015 (10:00-13:00) to be creative in their selection; a range of topics will
• Thursday 4th June 2015 (14:00-17:00) be considered.
Intended Learning Outcomes: Students are encouraged phrase their title as a
question which is researchable through the literature,
There are no separate learning outcomes associated as this will help to structure the project appropriately.
with the library project, rather this is an extended However, this is a guideline and not a requirement.
activity where students can demonstrate and
reinforce the intended learning outcomes associated Some previous library project titles:
with the whole taught component (Week One and
Week Two) and the wider PG Diploma. • How far could and how far should
postgraduate medical education be
considered an apprenticeship?
• From threshold concepts to transformative
learning: Cognitivist perspectives on how
philosophy could enrich physics teaching.
• Striving for Synergy: how online and
EDU © Imperial College London 2014-15 59
