Higher Education in Context - DMP5030

Assessment 1: Written plan

Submission of outline plan of assignment for feedback / discussion; participation in group discussions at assignment briefing session.

Written plan

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

A written assignment of 6000 words critically analysing a key issue in higher education and its impact on the delivery of careers and employability strategies as well as the professional practice of guidance practitioners working in the higher education sector. Key issues could include; Challenges of embedding employability in the curriculum, impact of increased tuition fees, engaging commuter students, the impact of work based learning on graduate outcomes and the graduate labour market.

Written Assignment

<p>This module focuses on the networks and contexts in which guidance work is carried out in the higher education sector. The module addresses underpinning theories and policies related to career development, social mobility, curriculum design, graduate employability and the graduate labour market. Theory relating to the use of data within the context of the higher education careers and employability sector will also be considered and evaluated. You will be encouraged to examine relevant theories and policies and will relate your understanding and awareness of the sector through a written assignment where you will address and critically analyse a key issue in higher education.</p>

School of Education and Professional Development

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DMP5030 - Higher Education in Context

Higher Education in Context

Critically examines own ability to plan, implement and deliver careers and employability in the curriculum.

Evaluates own abilities to interpret and use data and graduate labour market information in professional practice.

Evaluates and critically appraises higher education theory and policy.

Evaluates and critically appraises the principles of curriculum planning, design and delivery in higher education.

Critically examines the various approaches to careers and employability in the higher education sector and how they are applied in practice.

Critically examines the various professional roles involved in the delivery of guidance in the higher education sector.

Critically examines the use of data and graduate labour market information in higher education careers and employability services.