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Module title: Research Skills for Professional Midwifery Practice
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MID09125
Module leader: Gail Norris
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Midwifery and Child Health
Prerequisites

n/a
2018/9, Trimester 1, Blended,
Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Gail Norris
Module Organiser:


Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach:
Learning & teaching methods including their alignment to Learning outcomes (LO) 1 to 4. The theoretical content of the module will initially be delivered using a combination of lectures, workshops and Moodle materials.
To facilitate the application of theory to evidence based practice group tutorials, team based approaches and on line learning will be utilised.
The focus of this module is to examine the relationship between midwifery practice and the underlying knowledge and evidence base. The learning and teaching methods utilised in this module will enhance your learning and development through the following strategies:
Technology enhanced learning: Will facilitate enquiry based learning, information retrieval, information processing and problem solving skills (LO 1, 2, 3 & 4).
Lead lectures with supporting group work: Will support professional skills development, evidence based practice and team working (LO 1, 2, 3, &4).
Group work and student led seminars: Will support information retrieval, debate, situational analysis and professional enquiry (LO 1, 2 & 4).

Research/ teaching linkages: Throughout this module you will be encouraged to access library resources, and utilise an appropriate evidence base for midwifery practice.
This is achieved by examining the nature of midwifery knowledge and the underpinning sources of evidence and critically evaluating the application of an evidence base to midwifery practice.
The underlying ethos of this module is to critically review and reflect on practice and examine the nature of evidence and authoritative knowledge within midwifery. This approach is demonstrated in the learning and teaching methods outlined above.

Supporting equality and diversity: This module will conform to Edinburgh Napier University guidelines in supporting you in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner, taking into consideration diverse student groups. These principles underpin the module content and the philosophy of mindful midwifery care.
You are encouraged to reflect on your experiences in practice in relation to supporting equality and diversity.

Internationalisation: This module will enable you to extend your focus to one which takes into account the relationship between local and national health care needs and responses within a wider global context.

For the purposes of Edinburgh Napier University Academic Regulations this is a SCNMSC theory module
Formative Assessment:
An outline plan for a research critique (500 words). Aligned to the summative assessment and an evaluation of knowledge and understanding of key principles of the research process. To be completed Week 8.

Summative Assessment:
Written assignment : This is a 3500 word written assignment to be submitted in the form of a research critique of an article which will include an aspect of infant feeding, that relates to the principles of the Baby Friendly Initiative and is relevant to midwifery practice. It will enable you to demonstrate skills of critical reflection and academic writing; and encompasses learning outcomes 1 to 4. To be submitted Week 14.

Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)
Face To Face Lecture 36
Online Tutorial 30
Independent Learning Guided independent study 114
Independent Learning Tutorial 20
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words
Essay 100 1,2,3,4 14 HOURS= 0, WORDS= 3500
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Description of module content:

In this module you will learn about five key areas:
The principles of evidence based midwifery practice:
You will build upon your existing knowledge of how to use evidence to inform practice. This includes learning about sources of midwifery knowledge and evidence; searching, sourcing and appraising evidence and research. The learning will be within the context of professional issues, and you will receive an introduction to midwifery research career pathways.
The research process:
You will develop an understanding of the stages of the research process. This will include the principles of qualitative and quantitative research; key research approaches and methods for midwifery research. You will also examine the underlying principles of research such as sampling, reliability and validity.
Research ethics and governance:
You will build your knowledge and understanding of ethics. In particular around the ethical principles for research, research governance and formal processes for research ethics.
UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards:
You will develop an understanding of and be able to evaluate and appraise the evidence base for infant nutrition and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) standards.
Writing a research proposal:
This module will include the principles of developing and writing a research proposal.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to
LO1: Explore approaches and methods commonly used in midwifery research, and the principles underpinning them.
LO.2 Accurately assess and interpret commonly presented, peer reviewed, midwifery evidence.
LO3: Critically reflect on the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards, their evidence base and how they impact midwifery practice.
LO4: Apply understanding of the principles of research for midwifery practice: utilising knowledge and skills gained throughout your learning.
Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
MID09125 Research Skills for Professional Midwifery Practice
 

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