The document outlines a blended learning module for "Applied Research Methods and Professional Development (ARMPD)". The module aims to help students reflect on professional issues, conduct independent research, and produce a portfolio report. It also aims to help students create and present a project proposal with an appropriate plan. Assessments include a portfolio report worth 50% and a project proposal worth 50%. The blended approach combines online and in-person learning activities. Online activities include videos, discussions, and research. In-person activities include tutorials, library research, and roleplays. Benefits of blended learning include flexibility for learners, peer interaction, exploring new resources, knowledge sharing, and maximizing online learning. For teachers, benefits include balancing teaching with

1. DESIGNING A BLENDED LEARNING FOR
“APPLIED RESEARCH METHODS AND
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(ARMPD)”
By: Nicholas Jeremy Francis

2. OVERVIEW AND LO’S
 Module Title: Applied Research Methods &
Professional Development
 Learning Outcomes:
1. Reflect upon and demonstrate an understanding of
Professional Issues covered in the module and carry
out Independent Research to produce a Portfolio
Report.
2. Create and present a Project Proposal with an
appropriate project plan, giving reasons for choice,
method, etc.
 Assessments:
 100% incourse assignment
 One (1) Portfolio Report – 50%
 One (1) Project Proposal – 50%

3. Assessment Tasks
Online
Assessment Tasks
Onsite/F2F
Intended Learning
Outcomes
Teaching-Learning
Activities Online
Teaching-Learning
Activities Onsite/F2F
2. Assess students
involvement/discussion
/sharing – contributes
10% for Portfolio
Report.
4.Understand &
Evaluate rational of
existing Codes of
Conducts.
1. Remember,
Understand, Apply
weekly topics in
Learning Log.
3. Understand & apply
Time Management
& Goals Setting,
Negotiation,
Business Ethics.
Reflect upon and
demonstrate an
understanding of
Professional Issues
covered in the module
and carry out
Independent
Research to produce a
Portfolio Report.
2. YouTube video
sharing/discussion on
Time Management,
Negotiation, Interview
Skills, Ethics and
Codes of Conducts,
Business Ethics.
4. Research on the
internet for Code of
Conducts.
1. Students to compile
daily/weekly Learning
Log with self-research
on weekly topics.
3. F2F tutorials:
•Route map of 20
years from now
• Negotiation through
roleplay
•Business ethics case
studies
6. Evaluate research
techniques,
involvement, critical
thinking.
7. Assess students on
understanding, apply,
analysis, evaluate,
create on Fact
Findings, Project
Management,
Methodologies, Risk
Management.
5. Understand & Apply
Library Services
Create and present a
Project Proposal with
an appropriate project
plan, giving reasons
for choice, method,
etc.
6. Searching Online
Databases for
Research Topics and
discuss in Group
Email/Forum/Faceboo
k.
7. Youtube video
sharing/discussion on
Fact Findings, Project
Management,
Methodologies, Risk
Management.
5. F2F tutorials:
•Search books related
to Project Proposal in
Library.
LO’s Teaching-Learning Activities and Assessments

4. BENEFITS OF BLENDED LEARNING
 Benefits to Learners
 Flexibility
 Peer-to-peer interaction
 Explore new resources
 Knowledge sharing
 Maximize the internet
 Benefits to Teachers
 Balance teaching and research for self-development
 Knowledge sharing
 Track learning
 Reach more students