Appendix 3 Read and realise

Amanda Conroy M00621438 BAPP BA Hons Module 2





I have just re-read the Module 2 Handbook and Reader 4. This obviously was the case with the other

modules but as other students have mentioned in their blogs these do feel more academic in content.

We are introduced to the Principles of Professional Inquiry that we will complete in our final module

Re-iterating we take all our previous knowledge with us which includes professional networking,

reflective practice and how we perceive and present our professional identity.


The next stage is to understand how to ask the right questions that will help us to develop our own

practice by examining and analysing the literature of arguments of our peers within our field.


The three main themes of the module are -

Developing the Lines of Professional Inquiry - to develop a meaningful inquiry
Professional Ethics (No Harm)
Tools of Professional Inquiry

These will aid our "critical awareness" as we improve our professional abilities to research

academic works.

The topic must be relevant and meaningful to us and will be useful in our practice by not

only improving our knowledge but may be a springboard for further investigation.

By applying the course principals we will be able to research with a rational, be aware of

ethical issues/codes of practice in reality, utilise peers knowledge and discuss work in SIGS using

effective communication skills, analyse research and reflect.

Our tutor will approve the specialism title for our Professional Inquiry for next term. We know from

 Reader 4 BAPP professional inquiry is a "way to learn about what you are doing while you are doing

it".


Judi Marshall writes her process of thinking is "self-reflective inquiry". She states that "an issue, even

theme, dilemma or whatever is an inquiry for me."


Thereby, leaving subjects open to debate and argument as she not just accepted previous information

but is keen to examine and draw her own conclusions.

I can identify with this. If when researching we are informed something is the definitive answer, it is

benefical to question and know how these comments were achieved. Could they have been influenced

by the writer agenda and environment? Do we agree? Can we bring anything to it? Would this be

perceived differently by those outside of the sector?


This module is a way of discovering, exploring, comprehending and clarifying my thoughts

by using all the components provided that will help me to chose my Professional Inquiry topic.