It will be no mean feat (from both you and I) to have almost everybody at the stage where you have passed three of the assessments for my Unit. It takes time, dedication and skill to produce work to the requisite standard.
So, we have done three assessments: the discussion and two reading analyses (Mental Health in the workplace and Warning to mothers over risks of regular drinking). Some very good work indeed was submitted for that particular triptych!
We have five further assessments to complete in the Ne'er: an oral presentation on a subject which is of relevance to the Nursing vocation, two listening assessments (recorded presentations on a Nursing / medical theme) and two writing assessments. One will be an essay (free choice) and one will be a report (which is integrated with a new subject you will be taking in semester two).
I plan to use the weeks after Xmas as follows:
Week beginning...
9/1 - reflection of your learning so far, what you could do better, some reflective writing, discussions.
16/1 - what makes an effective / ineffective oral presentation / how NOT to use PowerPoint
23 / 1 - catch up week - I will be trying NOT to use this as most of you are completely up to date. I will speak with students individually about their progress if we need to use time in this slot.
30/1 - examples of presentations from some of my former students, look at the assessed brief
6/2 - prepare presentations in class
13/2, 20/2, 27/2 - deliver presentations in class (splitting the class up)
At this stage we will see when your report has to be submitted and update the teaching, learning and assessment schedule from there.
In the meantime though, have yourselves a Merry Little Christmas and guess what I will be doing over the Festive period? The clues are in the photos!
Have a great one, one and all,
Mark
