Module Details

Module Code: n/a
Full Title: Innovation for Social Care
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 10
Module Owner:: Annaleigh Margey
Departments: Humanities
Module Description: This module will look at current and contemporary practice of Innovation in a social care setting. It will inform the students of theories and policies around innovation from both a national and international viewpoint
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Research and innovate in social care practice, e.g.: Develop, provide and evaluate innovative social care within the context of social and economic constraints
MLO2 Utilise emerging innovative strategies, models and methodologies in social care and identify and integrate valid and reliable research into social care practice
MLO3 Conduct specialised in-depth research relevant to the field of social care, e.g.: contribute creative and innovative perspectives to develop social care practice
MLO4 Articulate a systematic understanding of current knowledge, at, or informed by, the forefront of a field of learning in social innovation
MLO5 Articulate a comprehensive understanding of current trends in social innovation
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Conceptualising Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation
What is an entrepreneurial mindset? What is Innovation? What do we mean by innovation in the social care context?
Types of Innovation
Radical and incremental innovation
Perspectives on Innovation
Innovation from an economic perspective, innovation from a social perspective, social innovation paradigms
The Process of Innovation
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Developing the Entrepreneurial and Growth mindset
Traits of an entrepreneur and intrapreneurial mindset. Approaches to fostering an entrepreneurial mindset amongst postgraduate and professional learners. Developing confidence and skills in creative thinking that will enable learners to identify the potential value of their ideas and translate them into sustainable economic, social, environmental and cultural activities with impact.
Sources of Innovation in the Social care Setting
People, process and product
Innovation Models and Methodologies
Innovative Models of Social Care: Co-production in social care, The asset-based model, Recovery model Methodologies: Stanford d.school method of design thinking, person-centred design in social care services
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Case Studies
Irish and UK context – Genesis programme, Innovation Recovery Project (Cooperation And Working Together (CAWT) – partnership between the Health and Social Care Services in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland), Praxis Care Innovation Think Tank
Strategic Innovation
Innovation strategy, innovation and social equality and the challenge of scaling up primarily small, community-focused examples of innovation
Fostering and Supporting Innovation at all Levels of Service Provision
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Study into and comparison of national and international Innovation Policies
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Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 80
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will work in groups and will create a poster for a Poster Conference. The poster will show applications of innovation in a social care setting.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 13 Learning Outcome 4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Guest lecturers will present to the students via face to face and/or webinar events. They will share their opinions and experiences in the social care setting, focusing on innovative practice in the sector. The students will attend these 'Contemporary Insights into Innovation in Social Care Guest Lecturer' series and produce an individual reflective log
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Exhibition Evaluation % of Total Mark 80
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1,2,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will work in groups and will create a poster for a Poster Conference. The poster will show applications of innovation in a social care setting.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 13 Learning Outcome 4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Guest lecturers will present to the students via face to face and/or webinar events. They will share their opinions and experiences in the social care setting, focusing on innovative practice in the sector. The students will attend these 'Contemporary Insights into Innovation in Social Care Guest Lecturer' series and produce an individual reflective log
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Workshop style facilitated lectures including flipped classroom method Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Prescribed case studies and readings Every Week 7.00 7
Independent Study Non Contact Additional reading to cover keys aspects of the course Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Learner Workload 18.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Workshop style facilitated lectures including flipped classroom method Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Prescribed case studies and readings Every Week 7.00 7
Independent Study Non Contact Additional reading to cover keys aspects of the course Every Week 7.00 7
Total Weekly Learner Workload 18.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Susan Hunter and Pete Ritchie. (2007), Co-production and Personalisation in Social Care, 1st. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, United Kingdom, p.171, [ISBN: 9781843105589].
  • Louise Downe. (2020), Good Services, 1st. BIS Publishers, Amsterdam, Netherlands, p.0, [ISBN: 9063695438].
  • Matt Ridley. (2021), How Innovation Works, 1st. Harper Perennial, p.432, [ISBN: 9780062916600].
  • Frank Devitt,Martin Ryan,Trevor Vaugh. (2021), Arrive, 1st. Routledge, p.374, [ISBN: 9780367618377].
  • Paul Trott. (2017), Innovation Management and New Product Development, 6th. Pearson, Harlow, England, p.672, [ISBN: 1292133422].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • David Smith. (2009), Exploring Innovation, 2. McGraw-Hill Education, UK, p.330, [ISBN: 978-0077121235].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources