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SW330: Evidence Based Practice

Module Title	Evidence Based Practice
Module Code	SW330
Module Tutor	Dr Francisca Veale
School	Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	6
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass 30 credits from SW328 or pass 30 credits from SW329
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	The module will introduce students to the debates around evidence - based and evidence-informed social work practice and enable students to explore major contributions to social work and social care research and the application of evidence to practice in social work. Students will also be introduced to the skills of critical analysis of research in social work and will develop skills in the evaluation of their own practice and the practice of others.
Indicative Syllabus	Students will review the critical debates over the contribution of evidence to social work practice and the nature of ‘evidence’ itself. Students will develop skills in the review of literature and other forms of evidence and critically review major contributions to research in social work and social care practice and will explore the implications for their own practice. Additionally, they will develop, analyse and review frameworks for the evaluation of their own practice and others and will consider the implications of becoming ‘practitioner-researchers’ in their own right.
Learning Outcomes	i) Knowledge and Understanding By the end of the module students should be able to: a. Critically review major contributions to research in social work practice b. Explore, analyse and apply the implications of key research findings for their own practice c. Review and analyse frameworks for the evaluation of their own practice and the practice of others d. Critically review the concept of ‘practitioner-researcher’ as applied to their own practice as professional social workers ii) Skills There will be an emphasis on the development of skills in: a. Literature review and critique b. Critical analysis and evaluation c. Analysis and application of research evidence to practice d. Identification and development of a research question
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact circa 20% (to include visiting speakers, experiential learning, lectures, video, group work) Student independent study circa 80% (to include reading and assignment preparation, personal research and group work)
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 100% Coursework: Standard (3000 words or equivalent)
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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