Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Aims
The module aims to develop and enhance the students¿ evidence-based knowledge and analytical skills in identifying, reviewing and presenting a critical analysis of social work research in a chosen area, along with demonstrating an understanding of its applicability to contemporary practice.
Talis Aspire Reading ListAny reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/swk-30034/lists
Intended Learning Outcomes
critically examine and evaluate research approaches, methods and their associated/underpinning philosophies: 2critique in a concise manner, the concept of 'evidence-based practice' in social work, drawing upon relevant arguments from published sources: 1demonstrate a critical understanding of research ethics, including service user involvement in research: 2critically evaluate and analyse a range of information, draw conclusions and make recommendations for professional practice: 2
Active learning hours: 120 hours made up of the following:In situ teaching via lectures, workshops and seminars - 66 hoursRemote, synchronous supervision and support during report development and writing - 10- hoursRemote, asynchronous directed learning activities - 44Self directed study (remote, asynchronous) - 180 hours (including 80 hours to produce the assessed work and 60 hours for the associated finding and analysis of resources and 40 hours of preparation for taught sessions)
Description of Module Assessment
1: Short Paper weighted 20%1000-word short essay1000-word essay which asks students to critically appraise evidence-based practice in social work
2: Report weighted 80%5000 word reportReport requiring students to critique a range of published research relating to a specific issue in an area of social work practice (chosen by the student and agreed with the module lead). This 5000 word report will have a specific structure and the students will need to show knowledge of social work research processes, ethics and philosophical foundations.