Case study
Using social policy research in teaching: students as researchers
| Case study summary | |
|---|---|
| Author | Mike McManus |
| Organisation | Sheffield Hallam University |
| Contact | M.McManus@shu.ac.uk |
| Disciplinary focus | Social policy |
| Publication date | September 2007 |
| Keywords | Social policy; research; students; teaching |
Description
This case study forms one of six submitted to SWAP to illustrate ways in which academics use social policy research in teaching. This initiative develops student appreciation of research/consultancy in the discipline and brings findings from staff research into teaching and learning into the curriculum.
Downloads
Students as researchers (PDF, 65KB)
Using Social Policy Research in Teaching (PDF, 1.14MB) a series of six case studies
References and further information
Heron, E. and McManus, M. (2003) 'Political literacy and the teaching of social policy. A study into the political awareness and political vocabularies of first year undergraduates', Social Policy and Society, 2 (1), pp. 23-32.
