TS4S106 - Developing Research Skills in Music Therapy 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | TS4S106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Developing Research Skills in Music Therapy | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Allied Health and Chiropractic | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Module Leader: | Beth Pickard | ||
| Module Team: | Elizabeth Coombes | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | 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: | 101241 - music therapy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
This module introduces students to ethical and evidence based research practices in music therapy. Students will understand a range of methodologies and data analysis methods as well as ethical processes. Students will also develop skills to conduct a systematic and critical literature review.
Content Summary
This module introduces students to ethical and evidence based research practices in music therapy. Students will understand a range of methodologies and data analysis methods as well as ethical processes in developing a service evaluation. Students will also develop skills to conduct a systematic and critical literature review
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 22 |
| Project supervision | 4 |
| Independent Study | 118 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Identify, and systematically and critically analyse relevant music therapy evidence |
| LO2 | Develop research skills through planning and delivering a service evaluation of music therapy provision |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Literature/book/paper review 1 | A literature review of research about a relevant aspect of music therapy practice | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | A structured service evaluation of the third year placement, including data collection and analysis, and an accessible infographic to communicate the findings to the placement setting | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Literature/book/paper review 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Project 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |