Module Provider: |
School of Health and Social Care |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
M |
Terms in which taught: |
Autumn |
Module Convenor: |
Dr
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Richards |
Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
To enable students to understand and critically analyse the development and implementation of policy in health and social care.
To critically evaluate the concept of evidence based policy and practice in health and social care
To critically evaluate the principles and practice of governance in health and social care
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Assessable learning outcomes:
To demonstrate a critical awareness of how the student’s own practice is located within a public policy context
To critically analyse current policy trends and priorities in health and social care
To demonstrate an understanding of the principles of evidence-based policy and practice and critically evaluate their implementation in health and social care settings.
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Additional outcomes:
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Outline content:
Being a policy practitioner
Perspectives on power and the policy process
Policy making and implementation in health care
Policy making and implementation in social care
The New Public Management in policy and practice
Changing approaches to governance
Evidence based policy and practice
Pilots in policy making and implementation
Participation in policy
Key Texts
Bochel, C. and Bochel, H. (2004) The UK Social Policy Process, Palgrave Macmillan.
Davies, H., Nutley, S. and Smith, P. (eds.) (2000) What Works? Evidence-based policy and practice in public services, Policy Press.
Means, R., Richards, S. & Smith, R. (2003) Community Care Policy and Practice (3rd ed.), Basingstoke, Palgrave Macmillan
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Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
The emphasis will be on participative methods that promote thought and discussion and encourage reflection. This module is taught through combined lecture/workshops. Students are encouraged to draw on their practice experience and to transfer their learning to the practice environment. |
Contact hours:
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30 |
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| Total hours |
30 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
1 essay of 4000 words |
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Assessment:
Coursework: One essay of 4000 words
Relative percentage of coursework : 100%
Penalties for late submission: Will be in accordance with University policy
Examinations: none
Requirements for a pass: 50%
Reassessment arrangements: Resubmission date of failed assignment to be agreed by board of examiners.
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