ED4S086 - Emotional Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED4S086 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Emotional Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Social Work | ||
| Module Leader: | Rebecca Haycock | ||
| Module Team: | Rebecca Haycock | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | 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 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This module aims to critically examine the international research on emotional health, mental health and well-being to explore this evidence base from multiple perspectives and from different contexts. The module aims to extend and deepen students' knowledge, understanding but also will also allow students to appraise different approaches to dealing with emotional health, mental health and wellbeing that could be applicable to their professional context or setting.
Content Summary
The key national and international policies and conventions that support rights and wellbeing of children and young people.
The key emotional and wellbeing issues that are experienced by children and young people and the international research that surrounds them.
The biological, psychological and social factors associated with emotional and mental health and wellbeing.
The role of the educational professional in improving emotional health, mental health and wellbeing, and how this can be applied in the student’s own context.
Interventions and processes within schools, and the wider collaborative partnerships, used to support emotional and mental health and wellbeing.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 16 |
| Seminar | 6 |
| Independent Study | 178 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate a range of theories that apply to issues of wellbeing within education and the inter-relationships that impact negatively upon children’s wellbeing.<br /><br /> |
| LO2 | Critically examine current legislation, policy and practice concerning models of health and wellbeing, happiness, resilience and children’s rights, and the research evidence base that supports them, using selected international models as comparative, contextual frameworks |
| LO3 | Critically examine the international research on emotional health, mental health and well-being to gain multiple perspectives.<br /><br /> |
| LO4 | Critically evaluate a range of early interventions in relation to the promotion and protection of child / adolescent mental health and wellbeing, whilst also assessing the evidence concerning the efficacy of a range of preventative measures.<br /><br /> |
| LO5 | Critically evaluate and (where appropriate) apply their knowledge of the theories and international evidence (relating to emotional health, mental health and wellbeing) to their personal /professional context. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | 1. A presentation for educational professionals in student’s own context, focused on supporting emotional and mental health and wellbeing. 2. An analytical commentary to support the presentation, anchoring it in relevant theoretical sources, research evidence and policy documentation. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |