School-Work Based Advocates
Midwheb Researchers are required to work with the support of a workplace advocate.
The Midwheb Programme is focused upon change and improvement, not only in the work practices of the individual researcher, but of the organisation in which he or she works.
The workplace advocate is ideally someone within the workplace who is both able to support study and ensure that the place of work will benefit. Mostly researchers have chosen a line manager, or other senior member of staff.
The Advocate is not involved with the academic side of the degree work and its assessment but in providing an environment, which will maximise the researcher’s learning in the interests of his or her workplace. This includes:
• Discussion of the programme and expectations
• Negotiation of learning activities appropriate to the researcher and his or her role in the organisation
• Supporting the sharing of effective practice
• Engaging in a discussion about the ethical basis of the study
• Supporting the action enquiry and reflective practice encouraged by the programme
At the end of the period of study, the researcher will share the findings of his or her research to his or her place of work. This makes it imperative that support is provided from within the organisation.
Researchers are required to formally record and minute meetings and to share these with Midwheb module tutor.
Please use this information to explain the role to your chosen advocate.
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