Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 49: EXPLORING PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREUnit content1 Understand the learning processTheories of learning: eg Honey and Mumford, KolbInfluences on learning: eg previous learning and experiences, specific learningneed, formal versus informal learning, time, learning style, learning environment,access to resources, attitude and self-discipline, aspirations and motivation,priorities, health, responsibilities, relationships, others as appropriateSkills for learning: study skills; literacy, numeracy, information andcommunication technology; research skills, eg observation, questioning, use ofthe internet; using feedback; reflectionSupport for learning: from tutors, peers, supervisors, mentors; meetings;increased self-awareness; how and where to access information and support onknowledge and best practiceLearning opportunities: formal, informal; knowledge gained from, eg classroomactivities, placement experiences, independent studies, life experiences,employment, voluntary activities2 Be able to plan for, monitor and reflect on own developmentReview at start of programme: own knowledge, skills, practice, values, beliefs,career aspirations; self-awarenessKnowledge: eg relevant formal and informal learning to date, currentcontemporary issues, understanding of theories, principles and concepts,understanding of potential careers; gained from a variety of learningopportunitiesSkills:- communicating: eg language (oral, written, non-verbal)- working with others: eg service users, professionals, peers- technical: eg IT, use of equipment, creative/craft skills- research: eg primary, secondary, data handling- personal: eg organisational skills, personal presentationPractice: eg respect for the value base of care, professional interactions withothers, cooperative working with others, team work, influence of personal valuesand beliefs, awareness of need to develop personal value base to support andpromote good practice, awareness of the impact of legislation, codes of practiceand policies on own practice, responsibility and limitations598BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007