TS4S017 - Working with Children and their Families 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | TS4S017 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Working with Children and their Families | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Louise Nicholl | ||
| Module Team: | Laura Hanks, Clare Carbis, Kirsty Richards, Anna Playle | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2024 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | 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 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module aims to:
- Introduce play based therapeutic models for working with families.
- Provide students with an understanding of development and change within families and children.
- Encourage students to reflect on their own family history in the context of current research into human development.
Content Summary
In this module students will study play based therapeutic models for working with families, such as Filial Therapy, Theraplay and Child Parent Relationship Therapy, in which the play therapist mentors and supports caregivers in using play therapeutically with their own children. Students will consider psychological roles within families, and factors which foster psychological health for children. They will reflect upon their personal family history, and consider the impact of personal factors upon the development of their play therapy skills. Ethical issues in working with children and their families will be addressed.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 9 |
| Independent Study | 84 |
| Directed Study | 84 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 8 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate play based therapeutic models for working with families and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of ethical issues associated with working with children and their families, including reflecting on how these may be applied to their own practice. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a clear understanding of family systems and parenting, and the ability to demonstrate a high level of skill in evaluating development and change in families. |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | Analysis of own family history in the context of relevant research | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | Group discussion to critically consider play based therapeutic models for working with families in relation to a hypothetical case. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |