PL3S167 - Management and Support of Individuals with Developmental Disorders 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PL3S167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Management and Support of Individuals with Developmental Disorders | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Rebecca Ward, Sarah Evans | ||
| Module Team: | Kirsty Richards, Alexis Jones, Dan Bowers, Leigh Attwood | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To offer opportunities for students to critically assess a range of different approaches to management and support of individuals with Developmental Disorders
To foster a strong appreciation of the theory and research underpinning different management approaches in Developmental Disorders
To provide students with some of the ethical and policy frameworks and critically consider their influence on the way in which individuals with Developmental Disorders may be supported
Content Summary
Students will be given the opportunity to critically consider the theory and research associated with different approaches to management and support for individuals with a range of Developmental Disorders, such as autism, dyslexia and developmental coordination disorder. This module will be focussed on equipping students with a critical appreciation of managing and supporting individuals at a task, individual and environmental level. In addition, students will be provided with ethical and policy frameworks that professionals working with individuals who have a developmental disorder work within.
This module includes formative assessment activities, to support students learning and development prior to summative assessment tasks.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 24 |
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate a range of approaches in the management and support of individuals with Developmental Disorders |
| LO2 | Critically evaluate the impact that both ethical and policy frameworks have on the management and support of those with Developmental Disorders |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | Oral presentation on managing those with Developmental Disorders. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Essay on management and support of individuals with Developmental Disorders | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |