CYP7206 - Research in Social Work Practice

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 - Identify, appraise and synthesise national and international research sources, scholarship, and practitioner evidence in the chosen social work issue/theme/concept/debate.
2 - Demonstrate a critical and ethical understanding of social work principles relevant to social work practice.
3 - Critically analyse ethical principles within research and apply to the professional codes of practice for social work practice.
4 - Critically analyse and evaluate the research literature, policy and practitioner evidence in the substantive field of social work.

Content:

This module will support your knowledge and understanding of the research methodology required to support qualitative social work inquiry. You will be guided through the strategy involved in formulating impactful research questions, and how these questions can be addressed through traditional and contemporary research designs in applied social work practice. You will develop the research methods skills they need in designing research projects, with attention given to ethical considerations and systematic reviewing skills. This module will enable you to apply these skills to design their own research, planning data collection and analysis, and successfully navigate the research ethics approval process.

This module provides an opportunity for you to complete an original piece of research to support and improve professional approaches or understanding within applied social work practice. You will be supported to complete a thorough literature search of research relevant to their chosen subject area within applied social work practice drawing upon a range of social work theories explored throughout their study. You will be supported to apply the knowledge and skills developed in this module to explore their applied research questions.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The teaching and learning methods for this module are underpinned by programme strategy that aligns with Leeds Trinity University Learning, Teaching and Academic Experience Strategy (LTAE 2022-2026) in that it aims to transform the way we work co-creatively with students, how we connect them and our learning and teaching with the outside world and societal issues and support all our learners on a personalised, values-based and career-led journey through their studies. You will be taught in a variety of methods including simulated practice, problem-based learning using case studies, reflective practice workshops, flipped classrooms; traditional lectures; and participatory workshops Additional online material such as discussions and online activities will be supported by a variety of media and resources, ranging from videos and selected textbooks and articles and placed on Moodle, Leeds Trinity University’s online learning platform.

The module will use a combination of learning and teaching methods using lectures, small group seminars and individual and group tutorials to support your academic and professional development. You will be expected to attend all scheduled sessions and prepare for these in advance by undertaking relevant research and background reading. Guest speakers will be used to develop an understanding of current social work practice. The practice of relational pedagogy and person-centred planning will be showcased by staff in their delivery style.

Formative assessment is employed in this module to support your learning, allowing you to demonstrate the breadth of knowledge and understanding across the programme and to reflect on feedback on your progress from your tutors and peers. Formative feedback takes a variety of forms such as reflective tasks and does not contribute to the final module mark. Further detail on the specific teaching and learning including how these have been developed in response to student feedback, can be found in the module handbook.

Lectures
Hours: 30
Intended Group Size: 30

Workshops/Seminars
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 10

Guided independent study
Hours: 560

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 7
Credit Value - 60
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -

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