Core Module Information
Module title: Promoting Excellence in Midwifery Research and Practice

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: MID11121
Module leader: Yvonne Kuipers
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Midwifery
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

In this module you will explore the philosophies which underpin professional midwifery practice. You will examine core academic skills which will facilitate personal and professional development. Social theories will be introduced that will provide you with explanatory and evaluative frameworks for your practice as a midwife, including the professional, legal and ethical codes of practice. You will learn the key principles of values based and women/person-centred care. In this module 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.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. The underlying principles of research such as sampling, reliability and validity will also be explored.You will also build your knowledge and understanding of ethics. With a particular focus on the ethical principles for research, research governance and formal processes for research ethics.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically assess the philosophies that underpin and impact upon the health and wellbeing of women, people and their families, including the human rights of women/people and newborn infants.

LO2: Use social theories to critically explore the role and scope of the midwife in the 21st Century, including the importance of professional roles and the role of the NMC in protecting the public.

LO3: Evaluate collaborative relationships within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working, including the third sector in the context of evidence-informed practice.

LO4: Critically engage with local, national and international research and scholarship in midwifery and related fields and use this knowledge to inform decision making and develop practice in relation to professional knowing and being.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 3, Blended,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: Blended
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Yvonne Kuipers
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Seminar 12 Actively allowing you the opportunity to share knowledge and expertise with peers
Independent Learning Lecture 12 Delivering theoretical input about research practice and excellence.
Independent Learning Tutorial 2 Delivering,discussion and reflection around research, practice and excellence.
Online Guided independent study 174 To allow you time to explore the theoretical input to strengthen your own knowledge around research, practice and excellence.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1~2~3~4 13 , WORDS= 3500 You will develop a research proposal using a 15 step model to demonstrate your understanding of the research process.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Promoting Excellence in Midwifery Research and Practice