Module Descriptors
RESEARCH METHODS IN COUNSELLING
PSYC50707
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Jacqueline Jouannet
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 270
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- 2000 WORD CRITICAL APPRAISAL weighted at 60%
- VIVA weighted at 40%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
2000 word critical appraisal of key methods of enquiry in counselling research evidencebased 60% weighted. Meets LO1
20 minute viva outlining research proposal and identify strengths and weaknesses of implementing the proposal as a possible research project. 40% weighted. Meets LO's 2 and 3
All elements must be passed to achieve the unit
Formative learning:
Small group presentations on a chosen method of counselling research.
Group discussion and feedback on research proposal.
20 minute viva outlining research proposal and identify strengths and weaknesses of implementing the proposal as a possible research project. 40% weighted. Meets LO's 2 and 3
All elements must be passed to achieve the unit
Formative learning:
Small group presentations on a chosen method of counselling research.
Group discussion and feedback on research proposal.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The module introduces you to contemporary methodologies in counselling research and aims to develop the skills needed for the effective appraisal of findings from research and evaluation studies.
Topics may include:
Approaches to research.
The research process.
Quantitative and qualitative designs and methods.
Sampling.
Types of data collection in quantitative research.
Types of analysis of quantitative data.
Critical appraisal in quantitative research.
Qualitative methods, including introduction to phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory and naturalistic inquiry.
Types of data collection methods in qualitative research.
Critical appraisal in qualitative research.
Mixed methods.
Barriers to research implementation and dissemination.
Protection of research participants.
Ethical issues in research.
Conducting a literature review
Topics may include:
Approaches to research.
The research process.
Quantitative and qualitative designs and methods.
Sampling.
Types of data collection in quantitative research.
Types of analysis of quantitative data.
Critical appraisal in quantitative research.
Qualitative methods, including introduction to phenomenology, ethnography, grounded theory and naturalistic inquiry.
Types of data collection methods in qualitative research.
Critical appraisal in qualitative research.
Mixed methods.
Barriers to research implementation and dissemination.
Protection of research participants.
Ethical issues in research.
Conducting a literature review
RESOURCES
Library
IT resources including Power point
VLE
Core texts
IT resources including Power point
VLE
Core texts
TEXTS
Silverman, D. (2013) Doing Qualitative Research: A Practical Handbook. 4th Ed. London: Sage
McLeod, J. (2013) An Introduction to Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Sage
Cooper, M. (2008) Essential research Findings in Counselling & Psychotherapy: The Facts are Friendly, Sage
McLeod, J. (2013) An Introduction to Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: Sage
Cooper, M. (2008) Essential research Findings in Counselling & Psychotherapy: The Facts are Friendly, Sage
Learning Outcomes
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the philosophy that guides research and the 4 main approaches. Discuss the key methods of enquiry in counselling research. (Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
Presentation / Viva
LO 2 Select a current area of research related to placement/workplace/counselling practice and demonstrate how this research has or will impact upon counselling provision. (Enquiry, Learning)
Presentation / Viva
LO 3 Critically evaluate the research method used in your chosen research project and identify strengths and weaknesses of the research approach. (Analysis, Problem Solving, Reflection)
Presentation / Viva
LO 2 Select a current area of research related to placement/workplace/counselling practice and demonstrate how this research has or will impact upon counselling provision. (Enquiry, Learning)
Presentation / Viva
LO 3 Critically evaluate the research method used in your chosen research project and identify strengths and weaknesses of the research approach. (Analysis, Problem Solving, Reflection)