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&rsquo;s wellbeing.<br /><br />
LO2 Critically examine current legislation, policy and practice concerning models of health and wellbeing, happiness, resilience and children&rsquo;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

Reading List

Smith, P.K., Cowie, H. and Blades, M. (2015). Understanding Children's Development. 6th ed. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons Ltd.

Dogra, N., Parkin, A., Gale, F. and Frake, C. (2018). Multidisciplinary Handbook of Child and Adolescent Mental Health for Front-line Professionals. 3rd ed. London: Kingsley.

Campbell, S., Morely, D., and Catchpole, R. (eds.) (2016). Critical Issues in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. London: Palgrave.

Gerhardt, S. (2015). Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby’s Brain. Abingdon: Routledge.

Goldstein, S., and Brooks, R. (2013). Handbook of resilience in children. 2nd ed. New York, N.Y.: Springer.

Jones, P., and Welch, S. (2018). Rethinking children's rights: Attitudes in contemporary society. 2nd ed. London: Bloomsbury.

Recommended Journal: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Taylor & Francis