Module Descriptors
RESEARCH FOR SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL CARE
SOWK60324
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Anthony Bruner
Email: Anthony.Bruner@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 22
Independent Study Hours: 128
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A critical appraisal and application of research in social work practice 3000 words (assessing all LO's)
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be given via group discussion
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative feedback will be given via group discussion
Module Indicative Content
In relation to social work research this module will seek to enable the student to develop a knowledge and understanding of:
Research methods and methodology (and a thorough understanding of the difference)
Research paradigms
Epistemology- truth
Reflexivity in research
Ethics (as a process) and -
Ethical sensitivity
Understanding data collection ¿traditional/ contemporary approaches
Data analysis - differing approaches to the analysis of data (in keeping with the overall research paradigm and methodology)
Research methods and methodology (and a thorough understanding of the difference)
Research paradigms
Epistemology- truth
Reflexivity in research
Ethics (as a process) and -
Ethical sensitivity
Understanding data collection ¿traditional/ contemporary approaches
Data analysis - differing approaches to the analysis of data (in keeping with the overall research paradigm and methodology)
Module Learning Strategies
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (22 hours)
10 hours Key note lectures
6 hours Seminar groups
6 hours Group workshops
Guided Independent Study: (128 hours)
70 hours Reading / searching materials
18 hours Preparation for group workshops
40 hours Writing assignment
10 hours Key note lectures
6 hours Seminar groups
6 hours Group workshops
Guided Independent Study: (128 hours)
70 hours Reading / searching materials
18 hours Preparation for group workshops
40 hours Writing assignment
Web Descriptor
This module is open to students enrolled on the BA (Hons) Social Work and builds on both their classroom and practice learning at Level 5.
Teaching and learning strategies encourage and enable critical thinking and research mindedness and promote an anti-oppressive approach to social work practice which values and celebrates diversity and respects individuals' personal, cultural and religious identities.
Teaching and learning strategies encourage and enable critical thinking and research mindedness and promote an anti-oppressive approach to social work practice which values and celebrates diversity and respects individuals' personal, cultural and religious identities.
TEXTS
https://staffs.keylinks.org/#/list/5544
Grix, J (2019) The Foundations of Research [Third Edition] Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Moule, P (2018) Making Sense of Research in Health and Social Care. London: Sage
Grix, J (2019) The Foundations of Research [Third Edition] Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
Moule, P (2018) Making Sense of Research in Health and Social Care. London: Sage
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DEFINE AND DISCUSS A RANGE OF RESEARCH METHODS WHICH ARE UTILISED WITH SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH SG PCF 5.1, 5.11; professional standards 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 4.4, 4.7, 5.1, 5.2
2. APPRAISE CONTRASTING RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES AND IDENTIFY THE PRINCIPLES WHICH GUIDE DIFFERING APPROACHES TO SOCIAL WORK INQUIRY.
SG PCF 5.1, 5.10, 6.3; professional standards 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.4, 4.7
3. CRITICALLY EVALUATE RESEARCH EVIDENCE AND REFLECT UPON THE APPLICATION TO SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
SG PCF 5.1, 5.10, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4; professional standards 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7,
2. APPRAISE CONTRASTING RESEARCH METHODOLOGIES AND IDENTIFY THE PRINCIPLES WHICH GUIDE DIFFERING APPROACHES TO SOCIAL WORK INQUIRY.
SG PCF 5.1, 5.10, 6.3; professional standards 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 4.4, 4.7
3. CRITICALLY EVALUATE RESEARCH EVIDENCE AND REFLECT UPON THE APPLICATION TO SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
SG PCF 5.1, 5.10, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4; professional standards 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.2, 3.3, 3.6, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7,