DESIGNING A BLENDED LEARNING FOR“APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ARMPD)”

By: Nicholas Jeremy Francis

OVERVIEW AND LO’S

Module Title: Applied Research Methods & Professional Development

Learning Outcomes: 1. Reflect upon and demonstrate an

understanding of Professional Issues covered in the module and carry out Independent Research to produce a Portfolio Report.

2. Create and present a Project Proposal with an appropriate project plan, giving reasons for choice, method, etc.

Assessments: 100% incourse assignment

One (1) Portfolio Report – 50% One (1) Project Proposal – 50%

Assessment Tasks Online

Assessment Tasks Onsite/F2F

Intended Learning Outcomes

Teaching-Learning Activities Online

Teaching-Learning Activities Onsite/F2F

2. Assess students involvement/discussion/sharing – contributes 10% for Portfolio Report.4.Understand & Evaluate rational of existing Codes of Conducts.

1. Remember, Understand, Apply weekly topics in Learning Log.

3. Understand & apply Time Management & Goals Setting, Negotiation, Business Ethics.

Reflect upon and demonstrate an understanding of Professional Issues covered in the module and carry out Independent Research to produce a Portfolio Report.

2. YouTube video sharing/discussion on Time Management, Negotiation, Interview Skills, Ethics and Codes of Conducts, Business Ethics.4. Research on the internet for Code of Conducts.

1. Students to compile daily/weekly Learning Log with self-research on weekly topics.3. F2F tutorials:•Route map of 20 years from now• Negotiation through roleplay•Business ethics case studies

6. Evaluate research techniques, involvement, critical thinking.7. Assess students on understanding, apply, analysis, evaluate, create on Fact Findings, Project Management, Methodologies, Risk Management.

5. Understand & Apply Library Services

Create and present a Project Proposal with an appropriate project plan, giving reasons for choice, method, etc.

6. Searching Online Databases for Research Topics and discuss in Group Email/Forum/Facebook.7. Youtube video sharing/discussion on Fact Findings, Project Management, Methodologies, Risk Management.

5. F2F tutorials:•Search books related to Project Proposal in Library.

LO’s Teaching-Learning Activities and Assessments

BENEFITS OF BLENDED LEARNING

Benefits to Learners Flexibility Peer-to-peer interaction Explore new resources Knowledge sharing Maximize the internet

Benefits to Teachers Balance teaching and research for self-

development Knowledge sharing Track learning Reach more students