Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Research for Evidence Based Learning
School	School of Social Policy
Department	Social Work & Social Care
Module Code	08 27396
Module Lead	Surinder Guru
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	Only available to students on BA in Social Work
Contact Hours	Lecture-35 hours Guided independent study-165 hours Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description	The module introduces students to core skills for academic learning and introduces them to strategies for developing those skills. The focus will be on critical thinking, reflective social work practice and effective communication for academic and professional audiences. Students will be encouraged to critically explore their experience during their first assessed period of academic study. Students will learn to access and interpret evidence and to use this knowledge to inform learning for the academic and practice based aspects of the programme.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Understand and practice the skills associated with sourcing, accessing and organising resources for learning and practice; Identify different types of evidence and select and apply the evidence for a range of purposes and situations; Understand the concept of the reflexive and reflective practitioner and demonstrate the ability to reflect on their own learning and development; Understand the importance of individual needs and be able to recognise and identify their own needs in both the academic and professional context as well as identify the needs of others; Understand the principles and practice of the skills necessary for communicating effectively with a range of different audiences including: Academic, Professionals, Service Users and Carers Demonstrate they understand and are working towards Social Work England’s professional standards in readiness for their application for registration.
Assessment	27396-01 : Portfolio : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	2000 word essay and annotated bibliography (min of 10 sources) (100%)
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