TCP4002 : Practice Issues Report
- Offered for Year: 2022/23
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Teresa Strachan
- Owning School: Architecture, Planning & Landscape
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
Aims
As a part of the CPP programme, the module aims to introduce the student to planning practice and its context. The module is intrinsically linked to the RTPI’s Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) process which allows students to include the CPP as part of the post-initial qualification period of experience for professional membership.
The module’s specific aims are:
1. Explore an aspect of planning practice in depth
2. Develop professional practice expertise, through producing a high quality professional report for a specific client or client group
3. Develop an investigative and analytical capability
Work placement is at the core of Stage 4 of Newcastle’s RTPI accredited planning programme, providing hands-on experience of the planning process.
In order for students to reflect on their experiences, and to develop their skills in writing professional reports, students are asked to produce a report examining one issue of planning practice in-depth.
Outline Of Syllabus
Completion of a professional report for a specific target audience, exploring one issue of planning practice.
Alternative Form of Assessment if the CPP placement is curtailed:
Completion of a 2000 word report that contextualizes a current topic of planning within the relevant policy framework. The report will discuss the topic chosen, in terms of the policy, practice or procedural issues that it raises. Where possible research should allow the student to examine similar issues elsewhere (through online research) and to include the views of colleagues or other professionals in reaching their conclusions and recommendations that will address the issue/s.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 50:00 | 50:00 | N/A |
| Placement/Study Abroad | Employer-based learning | 1 | 150:00 | 150:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 22:00 | 22:00 | Continuous through semester 1 and 2. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured non-synchronous discussion | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | To run the length of the placement period with individual students or groups through Canvas |
| Guided Independent Study | Reflective learning activity | 1 | 35:00 | 35:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 8 | 0:30 | 4:00 | Synchronous seminars at beginning of month to highlight task ahead. Supporting material on Canvas |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 35:00 | 35:00 | With tutorial support when needed |
| Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
If placement is curtailed there will be an alternative assessment and alterative teaching methods plan.
Lecture synchronous and online will allow students to attend sessions with others in their cohort, online. The discussion board will enable that peer and tutor support and dialogue to continue
Structured guided learning will enable students to structure their learning into regular intervals and manageable pieces over the assessment period, whilst being encouraged to use the resources available on Canvas including a discussion board.
Guided Independent learning will enable students to access the literature and support for their report that they would have otherwise had available through their placement place of work.
No present in person time is planned as the student would be unlikely to be on campus
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 2 | M | 100 | Practice Issue Report. 5000-6000 words. |
Formative Assessments
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1 | M | Proposal Form submitted at the end of October(this may be postponed by one month depending on when student cohort began their placem |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The formative submission of the proposal form allows the Tutor to give feedback on the suitability of the proposed topic.
The Practice Issues Report is a substantial exploration in depth of an aspect of planning practice and/or an issue with which planners are confronted.
The aims of doing the report are to:
- explore an aspect of planning practice in depth
- develop professional practice expertise, through producing a high quality professional report for a specific client or client group
- develop investigative and analytical capability
The objective is to improve the students’ abilities to write professional reports, develop an area for research and solving the research problem.
The alternative assessment will be Practice Issues Report 2000 words due in semester 2 for 100%.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- TCP4002's Timetable