Ms Elen Davies

Research Highlights

1. Davies, E. & Oakley, S. (2015). A new way to learn? Bite-sized online training at Swansea University. In CILIP Wales

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21559

   http://www.cilip.org.uk/sites/default/files/CILIP%20Cymru%20Wales%20Conference%202015.pdf
2. Davies, E., Oakley, S., & Oakley, S. (2015). A new way to learn? Bite-sized Twitter training at Swansea University. ALISS Quarterly, 10(4), 21-24.

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa21565

   https://alissnet.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/alissquarterlyjuly2015.pdf
3. Davies, E. (2013). Continuing professional development (CPD) on a budget. Impact: the journal of the Career Development Group, Summer

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16610

   http://careerdevelopmentgroup.org.uk/2013/07/continuing-professional-development-cpd-on-a-budget/#!
4. Scanlon, A., Davies, E., & Harding, A. (2012). Social Media for Higher Education Libraries. In Gregynog Colloquium

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16611

   http://gregynog.smu.ac.uk/presentations2012/Social%20Media%20(Gregynog).pptx
5. Davies, E., Hall, C., & Hall, C. (2012). QR Codes – what are they and what can we do with them?. In RSC Wales Spring BytesRSC Wales Spring Bytes.

   SU Repository: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa16613

All Research

• ASQ309 Applying Knowledge to Enhance Practice

  This module is about developing critical knowledge within a specified area of interest in social work and social care. The primary focus is on conducting an independent literature review on a selected issue or problem experienced by a service user or carer group. Students will be required to locate research evidence and knowledge from a variety of contemporary sources, critically evaluate the contribution of literature within their chosen topic and to identify key themes, issues and debates for the interest of social work audiences. Emphasis will be given to formulating recommendations for enhancing professional practice. Students will consolidate skills in locating and synthesizing research evidence, developing written arguments and using current knowledge to improve and develop their practice.

• SHN126 Learning to Learn in Higher Education and Clinical Practice

  This module aims to prepare students to study effectively in Higher Education and in the clinical setting. Completion of the module will empower the student to participate effectively in acquiring knowledge through a variety of learning strategies enabling progression towards becoming an independent learner in both academic and clinical settings.

• SHN3056 Advancing Professional Nursing Practice (Adult)

  The aim of this module is to enable nursing students to develop the knowledge and skills to evaluate and advance professional nursing practice. It will help them to identify areas for improvement and help identify any potential limitations within the context of current policy and organisational cultures. The module will enable the student to develop their own potential, advancing their own practice whilst evaluating the impact on self, service users and other professionals.

• SHN3061 Advancing Professional Nursing Practice (Mental Health)

  The aim of this module is to enable mental health nursing students to develop the knowledge and skills to evaluate and advance professional nursing practice. It will help them to identify areas for improvement and help identify any potential limitations within the context of current policy and organisational cultures. The module will enable the student to develop their own potential, advancing their own practice whilst evaluating the impact on self, service users and other professionals.