Case Study
Using social policy research in teaching: researching people with learning disabilities
| Case study summary | |
|---|---|
| Author | Rachel Forrester-Jones, senior lecturer in community care |
| Organisation | The Tizard Centre, University of Kent |
| Contact | R.V.E.Forrester-Jones@kent.ac.uk |
| Disciplinary focus | Social policy |
| Publication date | September 2007 |
| Keywords | Welfare; social policy; research; teaching; learning disabilities |
Description
This case study forms one of six submitted to SWAP to illustrate ways in which academics use social policy research in teaching. In this case study the lecturer uses teaching and learning processes which simulate research processes. She also uses assignments which involve elements of research processes and gives students first hand experience of research based consultancy.
Downloads
Researching people with learning disabilities (PDF, 69kb )
Using Social Policy Research in Teaching (PDF, 1.14mb) a series of six case studies
References and further information
Forrester-Jones, R. (2003) ‘Students perceptions of teaching: the research is alive and well’, Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 28, pp.59-69.
