This 15 credit distance learning module, Knowledge Mobilisation, provides an overview of what knowledge mobilisation is, the theories and frameworks underpinning it and how it makes research evidence more useful and usable in policy and practice. The module will also describe, and provide practical examples of, methods to effectively plan, deliver and evaluate knowledge mobilisation activities.

This level 7 (Masters level) module is open to health and social care professionals and/or academics as a stand alone CPD module as well as to students undertaking Masters programmes as an optional module.

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to critically:

• discuss the theoretical basis and the justification for knowledge mobilisation within the health and social care system.

• explore the approaches to knowledge mobilisation used within the research cycle and with different stakeholder groups.

• appraise approaches to evaluating knowledge mobilisation processes and outcomes.

Extra information

If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.

For further information

Email: pd@uwe.ac.uk

Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158

Content

This course syllabus will typically cover:

• a historical perspective of knowledge mobilisation.

• an overview of the theories involved in the creation, sharing and uptake of evidence in health and social care.

• approaches to enable knowledge sharing.

• co-creation of knowledge to facilitate mobilisation practices.

• the role of knowledge brokers in facilitating the mobilisation processes.

• the roles of evaluation in assessing and improving service initiatives.

• approaches to collecting evaluation data on knowledge mobilisation processes.

• methods for evaluating knowledge mobilisation outcomes.

Learning and Teaching

Progress through the module is managed through time dependent release of online VLE resources to ensure structured progression through the learning materials. 

This distance learning module provides a learning approach utilising online activities that may include lectures, podcasts, web-based activities, blogs, reading, videos and tutorials (online discussions). Additionally, the module includes student tutorials and supervision.

Essential, indicative and supplementary online learning materials and resources are provided via the VLE, with links to online library resources. Students are encouraged to engage with independent online activities, essential reading, case study preparation, assignment preparation and completion.

Study time

• Independent study/self-guided study: 114 hours
• Asynchronous face-to-face learning: 36 hours (scheduled through asynchronous online activities)

Assessment

Assessment for this online module comprises a 2,500 word (maximum) mobilisation strategy for an existing project or a proposed project, providing critical justification of selected approaches.Opportunities exist for formative assessment in the module, through discussion posts and individual feedback.