Module Descriptors
RESEARCH METHODS IN COUNSELLING
PSYC50807
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Jacqueline Jouannet
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 180
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Shrewsbury Colleges Group, UG Semester 3
Sites
- Shrewsbury Colleges Group
Assessment
- COURSEWORK - CRITICAL APPRAISAL. 2000 WORDS. weighted at 60%
- VIVA DISCUSSION - 20 MINUTES. weighted at 40%
Module Details
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
There are TWO assessments for this module, a Critical Appraisal and a Viva.
Critical Appraisal: A 2000 word critical appraisal of key methods of enquiry in counselling research, 60% weighted. (LO1)
Viva: Students will select an article reporting a counselling research project, and critically evaluate the research method used, identifying strengths and weaknesses of the approach and how this research has or can impact upon counselling provision. 20 minute 40% weighted. (LO's 2 and 3)
All elements must be passed to achieve the module
Formative learning:
Small group presentations on a chosen method of counselling research.
Group discussion and feedback on research proposal.
Critical Appraisal: A 2000 word critical appraisal of key methods of enquiry in counselling research, 60% weighted. (LO1)
Viva: Students will select an article reporting a counselling research project, and critically evaluate the research method used, identifying strengths and weaknesses of the approach and how this research has or can impact upon counselling provision. 20 minute 40% weighted. (LO's 2 and 3)
All elements must be passed to achieve the module
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
WEB DESCRIPTOR
This 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.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (20 hours)
10 hours lectures
10 hours group tutorials
Guided Independent Study: (180 hours)
32 hours accessing world wide web
67 hours reading and library study
53 hours preparing assignment
20 hours researching evidence based practice
8 hours groups activities in preparation for group tutorials
10 hours lectures
10 hours group tutorials
Guided Independent Study: (180 hours)
32 hours accessing world wide web
67 hours reading and library study
53 hours preparing assignment
20 hours researching evidence based practice
8 hours groups activities in preparation for group tutorials
TEXTS
Silverman, D. (2013) Doing Qualitative Research: A Practical Handbook. 4th Ed. London: Sage (5th edition due to be published December 2021)
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
RESOURCES
Library
IT resources including Power point
VLE
Core texts
IT resources including Power point
VLE
Core texts
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the philosophy that guides research and discuss the key methods of enquiry in counselling research.
2. Demonstrate how research related to counselling practice can impact upon counselling provision.
3. Critically evaluate the research method used in your chosen research project and identify strengths and weaknesses of the research approach.
2. Demonstrate how research related to counselling practice can impact upon counselling provision.
3. Critically evaluate the research method used in your chosen research project and identify strengths and weaknesses of the research approach.