ED4S088 - Evidence-Informed Practice 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED4S088 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Evidence-Informed Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Social Work | ||
| Module Leader: | Yasmeen Multani | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module aims to enable students to critically examine the role evidence plays in professional practice, in terms of informing professional judgements, supporting reflective practice and sustaining innovation and change. The module aims to enable students to demonstrate the critical application and critical appraisal of different forms of evidence.
Content Summary
1.How different forms of evidence are compiled, presented and published.
2. Engaging with different forms of empirical evidence, including international literature and policy documents.
3.Exploring changes in professional behaviours and practices.
4. Critical appraisal of how different forms of evidence impact upon professional knowledge and practices
5. Examining and interpreting international evidence in meaningfully and ethical ways.
6. How evidence can inform professional identity and collaborative relationships.
7. Informing and changing professional practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Independent Study | 178 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate the different ways in which evidence is presented and published.<br /><br /> |
| LO2 | Analyse and synthesise relevant empirical evidence, including international literature and policy documents.<br /><br /> |
| LO3 | Examine how different forms of evidence inform professional behaviours and practices. |
| LO4 | Analyse the different ways in which evidence is generated, accessed, and explored within different educational settings and contexts.<br /><br /> |
| LO5 | Examine and interpret international evidence in meaningfully and ethical ways.<br /><br /> |
| LO6 | Critically evaluate ways in which the use of evidence can inform professional identity and collaborative relationships.<br /><br /> |
| LO7 | Critically appraise how evidence can both inform and change professional practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | a critical exploration and examination of the use of evidence to inform effective professional practice. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 | LO6 | LO7 | |
| Essay 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |