| Unit name | Therapeutic Work with Children |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SPOL30035 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Turner |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School for Policy Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit looks at younger childrens emotional development, and the kind of services, counselling, therapy and direct work available to help those children who develop emotional and behavioural problems in childhood. It considers current and historical theories of how such problems develop, research from UK & USA, and looks at different methods of helping and supporting such children. There is some teaching input from practitioners as well as researchers and lecturers from within the school.
The unit aims to:
Students are expected to gain knowledge in these areas, and to develop a critical approach to the analysis of current research and theoretical issues.
Students who successfully complete the unit will be more aware of the emotional and social difficulties which children & young persons may experience; they will be better equipped to recognise such difficulties and understand the theoretical models and methods by which these may be addressed and the relevant research; finally, they will be better able to consider whether further professional training in therapeutic work with young people is a suitable career option for them.
Students who successfully complete the unit will be more aware of the emotional and social difficulties which children & young persons may experience; they will be better equipped to recognise such difficulties and understand the theoretical models and methods by which these may be addressed and the relevant research; finally, they will be better able to consider whether further professional training in therapeutic work with young people is a suitable career option for them.
Teaching will be delivered through blended learning involving a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including 10 weekly narrated presentations, practical activities supported by study-group sessions and self-directed exercises. The narrated power point presentations will cover conceptual and theoretical aspects of psychotherapeutic practice as well as consideration of the research evidence. In-depth extended learning will take the form of self-paced, material delivered electronically, and undertaken individually or in groups and involving elements of tutor feedback. Small group exercises will be used to foster collaborative learning. Feedback will be provided for formal assessments, preparation for which will be supported through online activities and in weekly study group sessions with tutors.
Part 1: Essay (1000 words) (25%)
Part 2: Essay (2000 words) (75%)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
