Research-based Development (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

Purpose of the course
The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of research-based development and to get one's own toolkit for development activities

Competences:
Ethics
Proactive development
Learning to learn

Learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development and its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your field of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.

Content

The starting points and methodology of research-based development
Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
Process and management of research-based development
Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
Assessment as part of research-based development

Materials

Dodd, S-J. & Epstein, I. 2012. Practice-based research in social work: a guide for reluctant researchers. London; New York: Routledge.
OR
Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.
OR
Burns, N. & Grove, S. K. 2001. The practice of nursing research. Conduct, Critique, and Utilization. 5th edition or the latest. Philadelphia : Elsevier/Saunders cop.
OR
Polit, D. F. & Beck, C.T. 2014. Essentials of nursing research: appraising evidence for nursing practice. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins cop.
OR
Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage.

Teaching methods

Individual learning tasks
Small group work online
Webinars
Online Discussions
Recorded online lectures, podcasts

Student workload

webinars 16 h
- learning tasks 80 h
- studying the course material 40 h
Total 135 hours.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your research/development topic. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You describe the stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3
You are able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. You are able to analyse development processes and methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Very good 4
You compare the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and reflect on and assess their suitability critically and with the help of literature. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You are able to critically assess research-based development. You describe the stages of the development process with justifications, apply methods suitable for your development topic, and critically assess their suitability for development work in the field. You understand the significance of research ethics in research-based development.