Module Descriptors
DEVELOPING REFLEXIVITY IN HEALTH CARE PRACTICE
PPDE70178
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Louise Taylor
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 12
Independent Study Hours: 138
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Giddens A. (2009) Sociology. Cambridge: Polity.
Lutterell W. (2010) Qualitative educational research: readings in methodology and transformative practice. New York: Routledge.
May T & Perry B (2012) Social research and reflexivity : Sage.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A formal presentation of 40 minutes duration 100% (addressing all learning outcomes)

Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be given via individual tutorials and will focus upon the key issues identified within your learning diary.

Module Indicative Content
Key definitions of reflexivity/ levels of reflexivity. Socialisation.
Models and approaches of reflexivity- education/work based learning/ research.
The role of agency in relation to health care practice (individual self awareness, attitudes, values, beliefs/ behaviours). Structure verse agency.
The influence of macro /mezzo factors upon `structure' e.g. health care policy, research, political and economic climate.
The influence of reflexivity upon professional learning.
The use of learning diaries.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact hours: (12 over two days)
6 hours lectures
3 hours group work
3 hours workshop activity

Independent study hours: (138)
Reading / researching information
Preparation for presentation (summative assignment)

Module Resources
None