TS4D004 - Theory and Practice 01 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | TS4D004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Theory and Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Gerald Hewer | ||
| Module Team: | Mandy Leonard, Blanka Hubena, Louise Luscombe, Virginia Hearth | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100495 - counselling | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2020 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module establishes the theoretical framework for clinical work, while ensuring that the integration of theory and practice are central to the curriculum. Theory is explored through the study of psychodynamic and psychotherapeutic approaches. The module encourages reflection upon the clients’ psychological, environmental and social situations as these evolve, emphasising the cultural contexts in which the work takes place, while supporting and developing autonomous and reflective thinking.
The first clinical experience takes place through this module to enable the development of integration of theory into practice.
Content Summary
The content of the module includes:
Human development across the lifespan
Generic psychodynamic theory
The importance of reflective practice
The development of the therapeutic relationship and its importance to arts therapies work.
Clinical practice and supervision
Personal therapy (minimum 20 weeks)
Group supervision seminars
Group experiential
Child observation
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 54 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Independent Study | 113 |
| Placement | 120 |
| Directed Study | 80 |
| Groupwork | 20.5 |
| Workshop | 10.5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 369 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Ability to understand wellbeing and illness and how therapeutic relationship impacts on both |
| LO2 | Ability to understand theories underpinning art psychotherapy practice and how therapeutic interventions are designed |
| LO3 | Ability to understand systems, group processes and group dynamics and their impact on a service user |
| LO4 | Ability to develop and utilise a range of arts based therapeutic interventions with a range of clients from diverse backgrounds |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio to include reflective journal, placement reports and log of hours, and personal therapy log of hours (6000 word equivalent). | 0 | N/A | 0 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 2 | Therapeutic relationship | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Written account of observation and reflection on self-development | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay 2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |