Learning Contract Level 5 Project

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Learning Contract Level 5 Project
Section 1: Student and course details
Name: JULIET AMA QUARTEY
Tutor: ADEBAYO ATANDA
Project/Placement name: Case Study
Section 2: Focus
Aim/Problem Statement
Learning contract, according to Aiken et’al (1985), is simply a document drawn up by the
student in consultation with an instructor specifying what and how the student will learn in a
given period of time. The primary aim in the use of learning contracts is to encourage individualized
learning by tailoring the educational experience to the objectives of individual students. The
National Health Service (NHS, Birmingham) calls it learning agreement and states that it clearly
explains the responsibilities of all those involved (the student and instructor) in the learning process
before it takes place. It clarifies expectations on all sides and helps to ensure commitment from the
signatories towards achieving the learning objectives.
Over the ten weeks, this case study will require the completion of a new business setup and
management of the business.
Although i possess leadership qualities, good communication skills and effective time management
skills, the objectives of my learning contract will enhance other skills as well.
To achieve the objective in my learning contract, I will be using various theories, weekly logs and
other vital information needs to measure the success and achievements of my aims.
This learning contract will enhance my future career in the business management organisations as a
project manager
I will take advantage of information from my tutors and seminars to enhance my skills.
Furthermore, I will develop more confidence in team work, conflict management and good
leadership qualities to manage conflicts when the need arises.
I will also develop good interpersonal skills to help me to work as a part of a group by applying my
skills to achieve good business management outcomes.
This learning contract will help me to improve on my management skills.

3. Justification
My skills are important in this project and, I have the following skills.
1. Leadership skills: my leadership skills a not only show that I have good interpersonal
skills; they also show that I have the ability to co-ordinate, motivate and shape a
team.
2. Communication skills: Good communication skills are essential in order to deliver
and receive information quickly and accurately.
3. Time Management: time management allows you to accomplish more in a shorter
period of time.
4. Decision making skills: my ability to make a quick, yet good decision is very
important given the limited time we have to execute the project.
These skills are essential in both my time as a student and after studies.
Methods
I have chosen case study as my pathway. The reason for choosing case study is that:
1) It reconstructs an existing scenario or history for analysis
2) It allows a researcher to investigate a subject or topic in more details
3) It provides detailed (rich qualitative) information, thereby allowing a researcher to
investigate in more details.
4) Case studies provide insight for further studies. Impractical (or unethical) investigations can
be done with a case study.
Learning Outcomes
As a result of this project I am able to:
1. Build a portfolio of evidence using a range of methodologies and activities (log
books; critical incident diaries; employer or supervisor feedback).
2. Identify and articulate the development of work related skills mapped to
evidence drawn from either the project or placement.
3. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the background and context
relative to the chosen project or placement opportunity.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of preparation and planning undertaken prior to the
placement or project implementation.

Section 5: Timetable
Ten weeks are allocated from the beginning to the end of the project.
A Gantt chart showing the progress and status of the project is herein attached.
Task
Mode Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
Auto
Schedule
d
Performing Project
Requests 2 days Mon
4/1/19 Tue 4/2/19
Auto
Schedule
d
Project Initiation 5 days Wed
4/3/19 Tue 4/9/19 1
Auto
Schedule
d
Project Launch 6 days Wed
4/10/19
Wed
4/17/19 2
Auto
Schedule
d
Determining the
Objectives 8 days Thu
4/18/19
Mon
4/29/19 3
Auto
Schedule
d
Going for Quality
Deliverables 12 days Tue
4/30/19
Wed
5/15/19 4
Auto
Schedule
d
Making the
performances 6 days Thu
5/16/19
Thu
5/23/19 5
Auto
Schedule
d
Project
Performance 4 days Fri 5/24/19 Wed
5/29/19 6
Auto
Schedule
d
Project Closing 2 days Thu
5/30/19 Fri 5/31/19 7
Figure 1: “Estimated Gantt Chart for the current project”

(Source: Created by Author)
Section 6: Evidence of accomplishment
By the end of this project I will produce a portfolio containing:
The learning contract and associated appendices
Project report
Supporting evidence (log books, critical incident diaries, and employer and/or Tutor
feedback)
Section 7: References
Aiken, J.H., Koplow, D. A., Lerman,G.L.and Ogilvy,J.P. (1985), The learning contract in legal
education, 44 Md. L. Rev. 1047. Available at:
http://digitalcommons.law.umaryland.edu/mlr/vol44/iss4/4. Accessed 18/03/2019.
Camilleri, E., 2016. Project success: critical factors and behaviours. Routledge.
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