Using and generating evidence for developing Learning Disability practice: Becoming a researcher- practitioner

Overview

This module aims to:

• Provide participants with an overview of the research processes in scientific and social research
• Contextualize the learning from within current ‘real world’ and relevant research in the field of learning disability
• Support the technical development of the learner as an evidence-based practitioner
• Provide knowledge in how practice development could occur through the application of evidence and generation of local research

Content and Modules

• An introduction or review of the research process
• An overview of clinical trial techniques in learning disability
• An overview of qualitative approaches to research in learning disability
• How to read research as evidence for practice in learning disability services
• Problems associated with clinical trials as evidence
• Problems associated with participatory approaches
• The ethical challenge of research in learning disability
• Clinical audit and research: What’s the difference?
• What does being a researcher-practitioner mean? Broadening out reflection as informal research in the practice setting
• Research as action for self development and for organizational gain
• Integrating evidence based practice alongside quality standards in care planning
• Keeping things simple in a complex field of practice 

Further Information

How will I be assessed?

The critical appraisal of a piece of research evidence pertinent to the student’s area of practice which explores its value as evidence and the factors that may influence its successful application to practice

Word limit: 3500

Submission: Hand in at the end of the module period on the identified date

Weighting: 100%

Should you require any further information about this module please contact the Course Leader/Module Leader: Annamarie Webster on 01473-338519 or a.websterucs.ac.uk|