Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Nursing and Advanced Practice

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Tutorial

Workshop

Module Offerings

7123HEAL-SEP-CTY

Aims

To develop a critical understanding of the underlying fundamental theory and principles of coaching within Health and Social Care. To demonstrate a critically reflexive approach to synthesising coaching theory and principles within the context of practice.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically explore the evidence based coaching theories, principles and models underpinning practice.
2.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the wider influence of coaching within an organisation.
3.
Critically examine and evaluate the self as a coach and the influence of coaching theories, principles and models underpinning professional practice.
4.
Critically evaluate the application of coaching in practice.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
The group members will determine the core topics as per their learning outcomes. The main topics will be on the following themes and will be addressed through lectures, seminars, group work, tutorials and workshops. Coaching theory and models underpinning practice. Coaching skills and application to practice. Coaching methods and tools required for practice. Understanding of coaching techniques required for practice. Identification of the influences and complexities of coaching in practice (including professional, legal and ethical). Reflecting on self and others and influence on professional coaching practice.
Module Overview:
This module will help you to:
  • develop a critical understanding of the underlying fundamental theory and principles of coaching within Health and Social Care
  • demonstrate a critically reflexive approach to synthesising coaching theory and principles within the context of practice.
Additional Information:
The module involves classroom attendance, which is further supported by a range of learning support tools. The module is part time and will run over a total of 15 weeks, to include online activities and work based learning. Learning logs and reflective journaling will inform group discussions to identify and develop of areas of need. There will be guidance from the Lecturer and peer support in class. The final award is a Continuing Professional Development – Fundamentals of coaching for developing health and social care practice, 20 credits at Level 7.

Students will have access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) site and the University's other range of electronic support such as access to the electronic library facilities. The module VLE site reflects contemporary reading lists, links to journal articles and study support materials covering areas such as critical writing and library support. The students also have access to the module leader through phone contact, emails and face to face meetings. 

Assessments

Essay