PL1D119 - Working Therapeutically with Children and Young People 05 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL1D119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Working Therapeutically with Children and Young People | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Shakiela Davies | ||
| Module Team: | Aimee Giles, Kirsty Richards, Leigh Attwood, Klara Price, Dan Bowers, Alexis Jones, Emily Davies, Christopher Seel, Charlotte Smith | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 05 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide a broad introduction to issues and approaches to working therapeutically with children
To introduce the principles of a number of specific types of therapeutic intervention
Content Summary
This module will examine some basic issues related to working therapeutically with children and young people, including professional and ethical issues (e.g. issues of safeguarding, equality and diversity, children’s rights). The module will also cover an introduction to psychopathology in the context of children and young people and approaches to the assessment and diagnosis of psychopathology with a specific focus on this group An overview of different childhood disorders (such as externalising and internalising problems) will be provided. Finally students will be introduced to the basic principles of different therapeutic approaches, which may include behaviour analysis, the creative therapies (e.g. play therapy), cognitive behavioural therapy.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 72 |
| Independent Study | 160 |
| Directed Study | 168 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Describe the basic principles of a number of types of therapeutic intervention. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate understanding of the principles and professional issues of a developmental approach to psychopathology in children and young people |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A reflection of two in-class workshops based on therapeutic approaches covered during the session. | 0 | 1000 | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | A choice of two essay titles based on CBT content | 0 | 1500 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Online Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | Online open- book test based on therapeutic approaches covered during class. | 60 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Case study with guided questions around assessment and intervention selection as well as ethical considerations | 0 | 1500 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |