Qualifi Level 7 Diploma Unit CPD703 Effective Communication through CPD (K/617/7493) Assignment Brief

QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in CPD for Leadership

Unit CPD703 Assignment Brief

Unit Aim 

The aim of this unit is to examine how learners can communicate ideas clearly and effectively,  and reflect on the importance of communicating in a style appropriate to a variety of audiences. in a variety of formats (written, oral, etc.)

Learners will be assessed on how they can translate technical and critical knowledge of issues of leadership into well formulated ideas with informed communication.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria 

Delivery and Assessment Guidance

This unit offers a range of different teaching and learning methods, resulting in a blended format, and includes the following:

1. Workshops, seminars and tutorials; if a small geographically placed group is available or 1-1 support for structured dissertation supervision.
2. Group discussion and debate on discussion boards.
3. Audio-visual teaching, e-learning and online discussion.
4. Analysis of documents, printed texts, artefacts, film, oral testimony, buildings and landscape.
5. All content will be supported by a virtual learning environment (VLE).

The assessment methods should ensure learners are able to:

1. Write essays, research reviews, reports and case studies to the required level.
2. Develop research-portfolios, reflecting on process.
3. Make formal proposals for case studies & reflective writing.
4. Develop oral presentations with supportive visual aids.

Core Reading

Bell J (2009) Doing your Research Project 9^th edition

Bowden, J. (2011) Writing a report: how to prepare, write and present effective reports. 9^th edition. Oxford: How to Books.

Costley, C., Elliott, G. and Gibbs, P. (2010) Doing Work Based Research – Approaches to Enquiry for InsiderResearchers. Cornwall: Sage.

Cottrell, S (2014) Dissertations and project reports: a step by step guide. Basingstoke: Hampshire

Resources      

Core/essential reading

Bell J (2009) Doing your Research Project 9^th edition

Bowden, J. (2011) Writing a report: how to prepare, write and present effective reports. 9^th edition. Oxford: How To Books.

Costley, C., Elliott, G. and Gibbs, P. (2010) Doing Work Based Research – Approaches to Enquiry for InsiderResearchers. Cornwall: Sage.

Cottrell, S (2014) Dissertations and project reports: a step by step guide. Basingstoke: Hampshire

Recommended Books / Further reading

Bennett, B., Dawes, G. and Cunningham, I. (2000) Self-Managed Learning in Action; putting SML into Practice. Aldershot: Gower.

Cressey, P., Boud D. and Docherty, P. (eds.) (2006) Productive Reflection at Work: Learning for Changing Organisations. London: Routledge.

Helyer, R. (2015) The Work-Based Learning Student Handbook. Basingstoke: Palgrave McMillan.

Hart, C. (2005) Doing your Masters Dissertation: realizing your potential as a social scientist. London: Sage.

Machi, L.A. and McEvoy, B.T. (2012) The literature review: six steps to success.  2^nd edn. London: Corwin.

Mullins, L. (2013) Management and Organisational Behaviour.  10^th edn. Harlow: Pearson.

Ridley, D. (2012) The literature review: a step-by- step guide for students. London: Sage

Databases and websites

Business balls (2017) Project management tools [on-line]. Available at:

http://www.businessballs.com/project.htm (Accessed 22/08/17)

Manchester University (2017) Academic Phrasebook [on-line]. Available at:

http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/  (Accessed 22/08/17)

Mind Tools (2017) Project Management Tools [on-line]. Available at:

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_PPM.htm (Accessed 22/08/17)

Project Smart (2017) SMART Goals [online]. Available at http://www.projectsmart.co.uk/smart-goalsobjectives.html  (Accessed 22/08/17)

Virtual Training Suite (2017) Virtual Training Suite [on-line]. Available at: http://www.vtstutorials.co.uk/ (Accessed 22/08/17)

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