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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

10

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Alice Keely

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Seminar

Lecture

Guided Independent Study

Synopsis

In this module you’ll be introduced to research and evidence-based practice in midwifery. You’ll learn about critical thinking, reasoning and reflection, which are essential skills for contemporary midwifery practice.

Learning Strategy

A student-centred approach will incorporate a variety of blended teaching and learning strategies to build on students’ prior knowledge and skills. These strategies will include interactive face-to-face lectures, group work and discussions, seminars and computer-assisted learning to enable students to reflect on, develop and apply their learning. Apprentice midwives will … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

• Information retrieval skills. • Introduction to evidence-based midwifery practice/research awareness. • Introduction to qualitative and quantitative approaches to research • Introduction to audit • Introduction to methods of data collection • Introduction to research ethics and governance • Reading research and an introduction to critical appraisal • Reflective learning/models … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Identify and distinguish between the qualities of different approaches to research and research methods, including ethical considerations.
2.
Review, discuss and reflect on a research article, identifying its value and relevance to midwifery practice.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written plan

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The School generic grading criteria and the learning outcomes will apply.

The expectation is that text-based assessment tasks will be submitted via Turnitin®. Identities of individuals and organisations should be anonymised and confidences respected.

My Reading

Reading List