Theory Assessment
An Annotated PowerPoint
The assignment assesses outcomes 1 and 3 (see below) of the module. Outcomes 2, 4, 5 and 6 are assessed in practice.
Outcome 1: Evaluate theories and evidence supporting the rationales for clinical decision making and choices of action in the practice setting.
Outcome 3: Demonstrate leadership skills in critically analysing theories of leadership and communicationwithin the healthcare team which enhances the patient experience, and promotes a culture of transparency, openness and learning.
Assessment Description
The module is assessed by each student producing a 15 Minute, 15 Slide Annotated PowerPoint.
This is a narrated PowerPoint presentation which must be submitted as a zipped file.
Please ensure that your sound media and PowerPoint package are compatible with those used by the university.
Students will select an example of leadership that they have carried out or witnessed in their practice experience.
Outcome 1 refers to rationales for clinical decision making the module pertains to leadership, and is concerned with how decisions are made, and not the clinical rationales supporting the decision.
Outcome 3 concerns how communication is used to apply leadership that enhances patient care.
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o It is necessary to explain the facts surrounding the chosen Scenario where the student hasWITNESSEDsufficiently to establish the context and background of the example.
o When selecting the example to use as the focus for this assignment it is necessary that multiple individuals are involved.
o Within the presentation it is expected that students will discuss, analyse and consider aspects such as
o Leadership as applied to the NHS.
o One style of Leadership
o Any behaviour/trait associated with that style of leadership
o The use of communication and interpersonal skills to carry out leadership.
In the Annotated PowerPoint you must discuss the example of leadership described in Slide 2 relates to relevant sources of theory.
You must examine what is leadership, how this is manifest in the practice described in Slide 2 and the constituent elements of an effective leader.
You should also involve relevant sources of literature and incorporate evidence-based practice by applying the findings of research in a manner which expands and deepens your appreciation of practice.
Within the Annotated PowerPoint students must also demonstrate awareness of own needs and the value of receiving supervision/ support/ advice as appropriate.
The Annotated PowerPoint Assessment
The Annotated PowerPoint consists of 15 slides maximum. Slides 1-10 include the main content which follow the structure provided below.
The first 10 slides are accompanied by a commentary on each slide which totals 15 minutes.
Select a design template format which is professional and aesthetically appealing.
Consider the content of each slide and how your narration complements and works alongside the PowerPoint slides.
As a guide each narrated slide should be approximately 90 seconds in length (+/- 30 second), this is not prescriptive. However, the entire presentation must not exceed 15 Minutes. A 10% penalty may be applied if the student has been judged to have gained an unfair advantage by exceeding the time or slide count.
The commentary on some slides (such as the introduction) may be briefer. At the other extreme if your commentary on a slide exceeds 2 minutes this may have a detrimental impact on the flow and balance with which you cover the content of your Annotated PowerPoint.
Slides 11-15 have no commentary and are the reference list which needs to be a complete list of all of the sources used in the Annotated PowerPoint. References can be named in the commentary or written on the text of the slides. Ideally the referencing of your Annotated PowerPoint should be a mix of both verbal references and written on the text of the slide.
Suggested Structure
The following is guidance on the length, format structure and content of the assessment. Conforming to this structure will allow your marker to assess your work more easily and will ensure consistency with feedback.
Departing from the criteria may result in a reduced Grade or even an unsuccessful submission .
Slide 1:
Leadership in nursing
Include Student Identification number
Provide a commentary stating what will be covered in the Annotated PowerPoint.
Slide 2: The Scenario
The instance of leadership on which the discussion focuses,
Why this specific example has been chosen. Include only factual information
Slide 3 Leadership theory.
What is leadership?
Why is leadership in healthcare essential, and how does it contribute to enhancing patient care?
Slide 4 Leadership Style
What is the style of leadership that is relevant to the example that has been chosen in slide 2.
Slides 5-7 Relate theory to practice in these slides
Relate the chosen style of leadership to the example identified in slide 2.
Select specific aspects of the example which are consistent with the theory.
Critique the theory and consider strengths and weaknesses.
Slides 8-9 Personal Learning and Future Development
Offer summaries, key learning points and the overall learning emerging from the example.
Identify how this will inform the student’s practice now, and in the future.
Slide 10
Conclusion
What has the Annotated PowerPoint covered? An overview of the content, to demonstrate skills in structuring academic work.
Slides 11-15, the Reference List
This should consist only of the references used in the Annotated PowerPoint, formatted in accordance with the Harvard system.
These slides do not require annotation
How Your Work is Marked
Criteria Referencing Grid