NMHS33720

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students should be able to:

Demonstrate a broader understanding of the key concepts and the relevant evidence/ literature introduced in the module.

Make use of the literature/ evidence provided and develop a capacity for synthesis of evidence–based midwifery practice

Demonstrate evidence application throughout the module and in the formative, end of semester assessment.

Develop a capacity for engaging in on-going critical discussion based on an in-depth understanding of evidence- based midwifery practice,

Demonstrate communication skills introduced such as public speaking and oral presentations skills.

Indicative Module Content:

Leadership Theories
Leadership for midwifery practice a critical review of the international evidence
Innovations in midwifery practice -a national and global overview
The future direction of midwifery practice- a national perspective
Midwifery leadership- a global perspective
Empowerment and midwifery
Midwifery across contexts
Advancing midwifery practice
The importance of developing voice for midwifery practice
The concepts of choice, open disclosure/ shared-decision-making, autonomy/ relational autonomy/ intuition and decision-making.
Decision-making Frameworks
The evidence relating to the debates surrounding risk and choice and the outcomes for women and their partners.
The impact of choice on women’s psychological wellbeing following childbirth in pregnancy and childbirth
The importance of quality relationships- mother- midwife relationship / multidisciplinary relationships.
The importance of women’s stories/birth narratives for midwifery practice and contemporary maternity care.
Relational aspects of midwifery care /the concept of partnership
The concept of self and self in relationships
Emotions in Midwifery: compassion, caring, trust,

Workshops:
Strategies for public speaking
Finding a voice for midwifery debates
Presentations skills workshop

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Modified lecture: Introduction of learning objectives and key concepts through an interactive learning approach/ discussion
Blended/ connected learning approach - interactive online presentations/, with subsequent in-depth group discussions of the relevant literature/evidence, policy documents/ perspectives/ understandings
In- depth discussions/ demonstrations of interpersonal/ communication skills through workshops

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

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