SW3S031 - Integrating Research and Enquiry in Social Work 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SW3S031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Integrating Research and Enquiry in Social Work | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Integrated Health, Social Care and Post Registration Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Michelle Culwick | ||
| Module Team: | Bernard Dacey, Katie Neil-Taylor, Owain Jones, Carrie Needs | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2020 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100503 - social work | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
• To critically evaluate the evidence base underpinning social work theories, models and methods to enable an appropriate course of action for service users and carers.
• To critically evaluate evidence informed practice to expand the students understanding and ability to respond to disadvantage and oppression.
• To develop a critical understanding of the research process and its application to Social Work practice
Content Summary
• Critically appraise contemporary research related to social work practice and its underpinning knowledge base.
• Explore ideas on how to apply research to their own practice setting and make recommendations for practice developments.
• Examination of the research process, design and conduct of research, ethical issues inherent in researching professional practice and its application to the professional setting.
• Exploration of the validity and reliability of research
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Independent Study | 28 |
| Placement | 120 |
| Directed Study | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically examine research approaches/methodologies to inform best practice in relation to assessment of needs, risk management and interventions justifying user choice |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate evidence based research findings in a specific area of practice |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Literature/book/paper review 1 | A critical appraisal of research literature, examining methodologies and findings relevant to social work | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Clinical Practice Completion 1 | The portfolio is the primary collation of student evidence of practice set against NOS and CoPP (See Practice Learning handbook) | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 100 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Literature/book/paper review 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Clinical Practice Completion 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |