Active learning
Find out how 'Placement Learning Agreements' put students at the centre of their learning experience
Career Development Module: Placement Learning Agreement
What is it?
A co-created agreement between a student and their supervisor, setting out learning priorities for the module. On CDM this agreement is between the student and their placement supervisor but this can be adapted to suit your needs.
How does it work?
Agreed at the start of the year, it becomes the reference point for periodic review conversations.
Why does it work?
A written, co-authored agreement is effective for three reasons:
- ownership: co-authoring helps ensure responsibility for goals is taken by the student, not just their supervisor
- motivation: sharing goals increases the likelihood a student will follow through on their plans
- measurability: because it defines what a student is aiming for, their progress can be monitored and meaningful feedback shared
Find out more
Want to know more about how the Careers Service can help you embed active learning approaches that support students to develop their employability? Contact your Faculty's Team Manager:
- Jessica.Jung@newcastle.ac.uk (HaSS Faculty Team manager)
- Chris.Roberts@newcastle.ac.uk (SAgE Faculty Team manager)
- Gillian.Mabbitt@newcastle.ac.uk (FMS Faculty Team manager)
More information
Employability education is often best integrated within programme modules where there is collaboration in the design and delivery between careers professionals and academic staff from the discipline. When demand for support is high, we may need to prioritise support for programmes and modules where the potential impact on student outcomes is greatest.