Module Code - Title:
EN3081
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RESEARCH AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE 1
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
Learning through reflection is an underpinning principle of adult education. Critical reflection is linked to research and is strongly associated to practice and professional development in the health and social services. Therefore, this module, spanning two semesters, will underpin all other modules in the programme of study by consolidating previous and new experiences, knowledge and skills. A module that encourages critical reflection on practice and appraisal of evidence in making informed practice decisions will foster the necessary attitudes, values, skills and knowledge to continue this practice on conclusion of the programme.
Syllabus:
Basic research skills, including sourcing relevant information, academic writing, oral presentations, academic referencing; Introduction to reflective practice; Models, tools and skills for reflective practice; Ethical issues of research and reflective practice; The process of clinical supervision and its relationship to reflective practice and research; The notion of self-care; Introduction to research; Principles of evidence based practice; Critical appraisal of evidence.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Identify, access, analyse and evaluate relevant sources of information;
Demonstrate the correct use of the Harvard Referencing System;
Demonstrate an understanding of one model of reflective practice to a real life experience through discussion and application.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Develop self-awareness and an ability to clarify values, beliefs and attitudes towards substance use and misuse;
Critically reflect on personal experience(s) and/or work experience(s) specific to their context.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
Access relevant information using electronic information sources, databases, devices, etc.
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module uses a variety of learning experiences, including lecture, individual exercises, group discussion and group work. Critical and reflective activities will be promoted to encourage students' understanding of research and reflective practice. Students will engage in research processes that promote responsible, collaborative and creative approaches to conducting research.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Schon, Donald A. (1991)
The reflective practitioner : how professionals think in action
, Aldershot : Arena
Gibbs, G. (1998)
Living by Doing. A Guide to Teaching and Learning Methods
, Oxford: Oxford Polytechnic
Kane, E. and O'Reilly-de Brun, M (2001)
Doing your own research
, London: Marion Boyars
Other Relevant Texts:
Ryan, D., Mannix McNamara, P. and C. Deasy (2006)
Health Promotion in Ireland Principles Practice and Research
, Dublin: Gill and MacMillan
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
diarmuid.verrier@ul.ie