Prerequisites for Module
None other than the course entry requirements.
Corequisite Modules
This module will be undertaken in conjunction with SS4048, SS4049 and SS4050.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
To enable students to explore research methods and findings relevant to their own areas of practice and to apply lessons from research to their own practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Critically analyse a range of research studies relevant to your area of practice.
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Identify and reflect on a range of research findings which have influenced your own practice.
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Reflect on your development over the duration of the course.
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Indicative Module Content
Research methods applicable to practice settings
Models of applied research
Implications of research methods, models and findings for your own work
Opportunity for the student to undertake their own practitioner based research
| Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Part Time | Lectures and workshops
| 16 |
Directed Study
| | Including supervision
| 70 |
Private Study
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| 57 | Assessment
| 7 |
Mode of Delivery
Lectures and workshops
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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A literature search or research study together with a presentation and a reflective account of learning assess all Learning Outcomes.
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | Fook, J. (2002): Social Work: Critical Theory and Practice. London. Sage. This book is good on identity and reflection and includes a chapter on “ongoing learning”. It also includes a discussion and a model for critical incident analysis as part of reflective practice.
| | 2. | Newman, T., Mosely, A., Tierney, S. and Ellis A (2005): Evidenced-Based Social Work:
A Guide for the Perplexed. Lyme regis. Russell House Publishing
| | 3. | Taylor, B J, Dempster, M and Donnelly, M (2007): ‘Grading Gems: Appraising the Quality of Research for Social Work and Social Care' in British Journal of Social Work 37 (2) pp 335-354.
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