2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC2060 Child Welfare - Research, Policy and Practice
20 creditsClass Size: 40
Module manager: Nathan Loynes
Email: N.Loynes@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
At least 40 credits at level 1 in an appropriate discipline.This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module enables students to read, understand and critically assess contemporary research in the child welfare field. Particular examples of child welfare research will be read and discussed. Different themes will be examined each week which highlight methodological, policy and practice issues. There will be a particular emphasis on the active involvement of children and young people in the research process, including planning, fieldwork, analysis, writing up and dissemination.The module will critically assess the emphasis on 'evidence led practice' which has emerged in child welfare in recent years, and which has been actively promoted.Objectives
On completion of the module, students should be able to:1. critically assess research in the child welfare field;
2. analyse the deployment of different research methods;
3. evaluate methods for including children and young people in the research process;
4. critically assess the emphasis on 'evidence led practice' in child welfare;
5. identify and reflect upon the ethical issues involved in producing primary data in relation to fieldwork which involves children and families.
Syllabus
- Critical assessment of contemporary research in the child welfare field.
- Discussion of methodological, policy and practice issues.
- Consideration of active involvement of children and young people in the research process, including planning, fieldwork, analysis, writing up and dissemination.
- Critical assessment of the emphasis on 'evidence led practice' which has emerged in child welfare in recent years, and which has been actively promoted.
- Opportunity to draw on ongoing work experience and to apply and test learning in the work setting.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Seminar | 11 | 2.00 | 22.00 |
Private study hours | 178.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 22.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 |
Private study
- Seminar preparation: 108 hours- Assessment preparation: 70 hours
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Participation in class- First piece of assessed work
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
In-course MCQ | . | 10.00 |
Written Work | 2,500 word critique of Research Paper | 90.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 |
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 15/03/2018
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