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Study Course Description

Scientific Research Practices

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
MRU_008
Target Audience
-
ECTS
4.50
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
LQF
Level 7

RSU Unit

Course Supervisor
Structural Unit
Structure Unit Manager

Study Course Implementer

Partner Organisation
Partner Course Implementer
Partnership Liaison Person

About Study Course

Objective

-

Preliminary Knowledge

-

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.Able to define the research problem, purpose, objectives, to choose appropriate data collection and analysis methods. Able to carry out an research in accordance with the selected methods. Will be able to apply data processing and analysis methods. Will be able to analyse and interpret research data, formulate well-grounded conclusions and recommendations. Will be able to present research results to a professional audience. Will be able to reflect in writing and group professional experience of planning and implementing social work research and reflect his/her growth as a professional.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

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.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Placement location
2

Topics

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.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Placement location
2

Topics

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.
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Practice experience reflection. Practice report presentation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Practice experience reflection. Practice report presentation.
  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Auditorium
2

Topics

Practice experience reflection. Practice report presentation.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.50
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Report (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,