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SWK5013-24-UOB-J Research Methods in Social Work

The main focus of this module is the development of research skills and knowledge to underpin the use of research to inform social work practice. The concept of evidence-based practice and its impact for practice effectiveness will be explored. The module will challenge student to develop the techniques and skills for conducting systematic literature review and to consolidate the skills in critical appraisal of research paper to provide robust evidence-base for practice. The module will develop learners practice governance and ethical principles and procedures for research in Social Work and discuss the relationship between health and social care policy and responsibility for practice. The module will provide an overview of the methods of quantitative and qualitative research including methods of data collection and analysis appropriate to a particular type of research . The strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research and discussion of the facilitators and barriers to the application of research in practice.in health and social work will be considered. The module develops the research skills essential in helping students to search and obtain relevant academic materials for other assignments within the BA Social Work provision. This module seeks to support the development of resilience and problem solving in relation to the university of Bolton GAME attributes. This module is designed to meet a variety of SWEPS including3.3, 3.5, 3.13, 4.2 and 4.3. The module also meets the following Apprenticeship Standards; K6, K19, S18, B4, and B5.

SWK4002-24-UOB-A Anti-Discriminatory Practice

SWK7010-24-UOB-A Employability Leadership and Organisational Development

SWK6008-24-UOB-A Employability Leadership and Organisational Development

The aim of this module is to critically explore Leadership, Employability and Organisational Culture within the diverse organisational structures, and hierarchy in terms of roles, responsibility and professionalism within the social work sector. The model will provide opportunity for learners to consider management from strategic and operational perspective to enable them understand different levels and functions of management and relevant management task within social work practice. The module explores cross sector collaboration along with the complexities of managing within integrated services and leading multi-agency teams. Effective leadership is essential in this context and therefore learners will explore different contemporary leadership approaches and apply these as practitioners in achieving their goals and that of their organisation. The module will provide opportunity to consider the range of career choices and employment prospects in the social work sector with consideration of multi-agency teams and inter-professional working. The module will challenge learners to explore skills required for general employment and the dynamics of working with others in a team. Learners will conduct skills audit and develop effective Personal and Professional Development Plan to aid career progression and development. Everyday working practices, problem solving and importance of being a reflective practitioner will also be considered. 

SWK5005-23-UOB-J Research Methods for Social Work Professionals

The main focus of this module is the development of research skills and knowledge to underpin the use of research to inform social work practice. With reference to the concepts of evidence-based practice, practice effectiveness, practice governance and ethical principles, students will discuss the relationship between health and social care policy and responsibility for practice. The module will provide an overview of the methods of quantitative and qualitative research. This includes data collection and analysis appropriate to the research method. The strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in health and social care will be considered. Students will critically appraise both qualitative and quantitative research publications and identify and discuss the facilitators and barriers to the application of research in practice.

SWK7005-23-UOB-J Employability

This module will provide students with the opportunity to consider the range of career and employment prospects in the social work sector, with consideration of multi-agency teams and inter-professional working. This includes skills required for general employment such as interpersonal and transferable skills, and the dynamics of working with others in teams or groups including leadership and communication skills. Processes around making career decisions and the development of effective Personal and Professional Development skills and materials will be considered. The importance of organisational structures and hierarchy will be considered in terms of roles, responsibility and professionalism. Everyday working practices, problem solving and the importance of being a reflective practitioner will also be considered

SWK6001-23-UOB-J Employability

SWK4002-23-UOB-A Anti-Discriminatory Practice