HSSW701 – Applied Social Research
Module code
HSSW701
Module title
Applied Social Research
Prescription
Students will apply and develop their understandings of social research in a practice context. They will develop skills of critically reading published research and will produce a literature review or research proposal to inform an area of practice.
Programmes
- HS0114
NZQA Level
Level 7
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Evaluate the relevance and application of research/Kaupapa Maaori research for a specified area of social work practice
2. Evaluate a broad range of research literature
3. Synthesise existing research as a foundation for a literature review and research proposal - Content
- - Advanced use of research databases
- Skills of research analysis
- Research/Kaupapa Maaori research related to an area of practice
- Reflective practice
- Giving and receiving feedback - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- May include: Project-based Learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-Integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices.
Methods may include workshops and practical classes, tutorials, case-based learning, inquiry-based learning, group activities & discussion, supported online learning, e-portfolio, practice simulation. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at the commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
- Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components.
Students need to provide evidence against all learning outcomes, and gain an overall mark of 50% to pass this module.
