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Applying Learning: Student Experience Of Research Skills Module, Sorca Mcdonnell Jan 2018

Applying Learning: Student Experience Of Research Skills Module, Sorca Mcdonnell

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Social Care students undertake a research methods module with a focus on quantitative methods. A core aim of the module is for students to develop their research skills by applying them to a project. This paper will explore the student experience of engaging in this process and the impact on their learning and skill development. The impact on the students' engagement in the exploration of ethical issues and critical thinking is also explored. Bloom (1956) [2] emphasises the key ways that learning happens, with higher levels focusing on Application, Analysis and Synthesis. This research explores the extent to which completing …