PL2S125 - Therapeutic Interventions with Children and Young People 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL2S125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Therapeutic Interventions with Children and Young People | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Victoria Markham | ||
| Module Team: | Dan Bowers, Kirsty Richards, Klara Price, Alexis Jones, Leigh Attwood, Christopher Seel, Emily Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To encourage critical examination of approaches and interventions used when working therapeutically with children and young people.
Content Summary
This module will to cover a more in-depth evaluation issues related to working therapeutically with children and young people. A critical assessment of psychopathology in children and young people will form a central part of this module; including evaluation of approaches to diagnosis and assessment; critical evaluation of childhood disorders and their aetiology, diagnosis and treatment. Evaluation of principles and efficacy of different therapeutic approaches will also be addressed in this module; with particular focus being given to a more in-depth exploration of those covered at Level 4 (e.g. applied behaviour analysis, the creative therapies and cognitive behavioural therapy).
A key part of all critical evaluation will be the consideration of professional and ethical issues that apply when working with this group. Directed study activities will be provided that enhance engagement with this aspect of the module in particular. Formative assessment opportunities will support students’ progress towards the portfolio summative assessments.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 36 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Contextualise professional issues involved in therapeutic work with children and young people |
| LO2 | Interpret and evaluate the principles of a developmental approach to psychopathology and different therapeutic interventions. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Students will conduct their own observations of a child - either within a placement/ work setting or based on Secret Life of Five Year Olds. Their case study will be presented to staff Presentation to cover: assessment, intervention, ethical considerations. | 15 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Case study 1 | Students will choose between two case studies: 1 based on CBT content, or 1 based on play therapy content. Students will respond to guided questions and apply relevant therapeutic principles | 0 | 2000 | 40 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Case study 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |