ED4U021 - Working with Vulnerable Groups 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED4U021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Working with Vulnerable Groups | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Social Work | ||
| Module Leader: | Rebecca Haycock | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To support students in developing a critical understanding of the construction of childhood in contemporary society
To support students in developing a critical understanding of the concepts of risk and protective factors, vulnerability and resilience
To develop student’s knowledge of particular vulnerable groups such as asylum seekers and refugees looked after children, and children living with domestic violence.
To support students in developing a critical understanding of international and national legislation and policy relating to vulnerable groups
To use case studies to explore a range of approaches to working with vulnerable groups and where appropriate to reflect on their relevance and application to their own work contexts.
To support students in developing an understanding of effective partnership working with families and multi-agency collaboration.
To develop student’s ability to critically review national and international research relating to vulnerable groups
Content Summary
Childhood in the 21st Century
Definitions of vulnerability and resilience, risk factors and protective factors.
Political, economic, historical and social contexts in relation to vulnerable groups
Key theoretical and practical issues relating to a range of vulnerable groups.
Approaches to working with vulnerable groups
Legislation, policy and guidelines relating to working with Vulnerable Groups
Comparative and International research relating too vulnerable groups
Partnership working with children, families and other agencies.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 25 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Independent Study | 200 |
| Directed Study | 69 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate a critical knowledge of key concepts such as risk and protective factors, resilience and vulnerability |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the research relating to specific vulnerable groups |
| LO3 | Demonstrate the ability to apply new learning to professional practice and present that evidence in a format suitable for an identified audience |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1 | A reflective journal which is a personal record of the student's learning experiences during the course of the module. | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | The essay will draw on the reflective journal and will demonstrate the student’s developing understanding of an identified vulnerable group and the implications for working successfully with that group. | 0 | 3000 | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Self Reflective Assessment (CW) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |