ED2S083 - Developing positive relationships for learning support 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: ED2S083
Module Title: Developing positive relationships for learning support
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: ITE and Education Practice
Faculty Sub Group: Early Years
Module Leader: Jodene Jenkinson
Module Team: Jodie Rees, Janet Best, Alison Straker
First Intended Intake: SEP 2022 Final Year of Intake: 2027
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:
HECOS Code Weighting:

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

  • Explore mechanisms and strategies for establishing and maintaining welcoming and supportive environments for learning support.
  • Understand coaching and mentoring models to develop learning support.
  • Explore strategies and approaches for developing positive relationships and behaviours.
  • Understand the learning support role in relation to well-being and trauma-informed working practices

Content Summary

  • Establishing and maintaining safe and inclusive environments
  • Working 1:1 and in small groups
  • Coaching and mentoring models
  • Managing behaviour and promoting well-being
  • Developing positive relationships and behaviours

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Tutorial 5
Practical classes and workshops 15
Work based learning 10
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 45
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 5
Groupwork 20
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Establish practices to develop positive relationships for learning support.
LO2 Reflect on challenges experienced in learning support practice to understand a range of perspectives and opportunities for professional learning.

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 Present a reflective account of a challenging Incident encountered in placement, using a complementary handout to support the presentation. 20 N/A 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1

Reading List

Allan, J., (2010) The sociology of disability and the struggle for inclusive education. British Journal of Sociology in Education, 31(5), pp.603-619.

Hewitson, K. (2021) If you can’t reach them, you can’t teach them: building effective learning relationships Northwich: Critical Publishing

Lantz-Deaton, C. and Golubeva, I., (2020) What Are Critical Incidents and How Can We Get the Most Out of Them?. In Intercultural Competence for College and University Students (pp. 197-222). Springer, Cham.

Mortiboys, A., (2013) Teaching with emotional intelligence: A step-by-step guide for higher and further education professionals. Routledge