4B079E - Adverse Childhood Experiences 01 Sep 2027 - 31 Aug 2033 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4B079E | ||
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| Module Title: | Adverse Childhood Experiences | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Education | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Philippa Watkins | ||
| Module Team: | Wendy-Lee Jones, Sarah Cook, Sallyann Seaward | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | |||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2027 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2033 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To gain a broad understanding of Adverse childhood experiences and examine the impact these can have on child behaviour, development and learning.?
To explore trauma-informed practice and how it can be used to support children with ACES.?
To develop the empathy, critical reflection and professional and ethical awareness needed to support children with ACES.?
Content Summary
This module provides the opportunity to explore one of the most important and thought-provoking areas of education — the lives and experiences of children growing up in crisis situations around the world. You’ll build on the skills and understanding you’ve developed in previous modules, including creativity, empathy and the importance of relationships, to examine how conflict, poverty, displacement, and poor health can impact on children.
By looking at childhood from local, national, and international perspectives, you’ll deepen your awareness of the challenges faced by millions of children globally and consider the role of education in promoting hope, resilience, and recovery. You’ll evaluate a range of interventions and strategies designed to help children thrive, exploring how organisations, educators, and communities can work together to make a difference.
Through discussion, research, and reflection, this module will help you strengthen key professional skills, including effective communication, critical thinking, empathy, and reflective practice. By the end, you’ll have a richer understanding of how education can respond to global crises and how, as an emerging professional, you can contribute to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for all children.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical Classes and Workshops | 56 |
| Guided study | 10.5 |
| Digital Learning | 10.5 |
| Summative assessment | 60 |
| Independent Study | 163 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and apply this understanding to identify and analyse potential behavioural indicators in children. |
| LO2 | Discuss the importance of empathy, sustainability, and ethical practice (including safeguarding) when applying strategies to support children and young people affected by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice | This assessment has been designed to enable Level 4 students to demonstrate their understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their implications for children and young people in educational settings, while also developing essential academic and professional communication skills. At Level 4, students are expected to move beyond recall of knowledge towards explanation, application, and emerging analysis of key concepts | 15 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice | ✔ | ✔ | |