Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Scientific Research Practice and Master Thesis
Course Code
MRU_018
Target Audience
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ECTS
6.00
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
LQF
Level 7
RSU Unit
Course Supervisor
Ilze Trapenciere
Structural Unit
Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences
Structure Unit Manager
Inga Millere
Study Course Implementer
Partner Organisation
Mykolas Romeris universitāte
Partner Course Implementer
Ilze Trapenciere
Partnership Liaison Person
Ilze Trapenciere
About Study Course
Objective
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Preliminary Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge about children, youth, their environment and ability to apply to own research project and professional practice. Will be able to apply ethical principles to social work research and practice.
Skills
1.Define the research problem, goal, tasks, choose an appropriate research method. Conduct research according to the chosen research method; analyze and interpret data, formulate conclusions, present research results.
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to field placement: practice goals, learning outcomes, practice documents, practice tasks, assessment and evaluation criteria.
Process of field placement: contact with field placement institution, description of the roles, preparation of study tasks, ending. Integrating of social work, management, research knowledge and skills to practice.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Placement location
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to field placement: practice goals, learning outcomes, practice documents, practice tasks, assessment and evaluation criteria.
Process of field placement: contact with field placement institution, description of the roles, preparation of study tasks, ending. Integrating of social work, management, research knowledge and skills to practice.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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On site
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Placement location
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to field placement: practice goals, learning outcomes, practice documents, practice tasks, assessment and evaluation criteria.
Process of field placement: contact with field placement institution, description of the roles, preparation of study tasks, ending. Integrating of social work, management, research knowledge and skills to practice.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practice experience reflection. Practice report presentation.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practice experience reflection. Practice report presentation.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Practice experience reflection. Practice report presentation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Raudeliūnaitė, R., Petrauskienė, A. (2014). Practice Guide for Master Degree Programme in Social Work with Children and Youth. Vilnius: Mykolas Romeris University.
2.
Bradford, S., Cullen, F. (2012). Research and Research Methods for Youth Practitioners. London, New York: Routledge.
3.
Krysik, J.L., Finn, J. (2010). Research for effective social work practice. 2nd ed. Routledge: New York and London.
Additional Reading
1.
Wheeldon, J. (2012). Visualizing social science research: maps, methods, & meaning. Thousand Oaks (Calif.): SAGE Publications.
2.
Qualitative Research Practice: A Guide for Social Science Students and Researchers
3.
A.V.Davys, L.Beddou (2009) The Reflective Learning Model: Supervision of Social Work Students. In: Social work Education. International Journal, Vol. 28,