Assessment tasks are designed to enable students to demonstrate the Learning and Employability outcomes for the relevant level of study. Level Learning Outcomes are embedded in the assessment task(s) at that level. This enables a more integrated view of overall student performance at each level.
In this module, students will be given the opportunity to evaluate the range of problems that families can face whilst children are growing up. As each problem is explored within an ethical framework, current research and theory will be applied; students will be encouraged to compare political and media rhetoric with clear research findings around these issues. The determination of factors of risk and vulnerability within the family context will be looked at and the role of the state in protecting the vulnerable. The conflict between individual rights and freedoms and collective responsibilities for families will be critically assessed. Students will also critically assess the impact of leadership and management in the workplace.
Lectures and seminars
Hours: 21
Intended Group Size: 50
Workshops and on-line support
Hours: 21
Intended Group Size: 50
Guided independent study
Hours: 258
Further details relating to assessment
Both the panel presentation and written rationale will contain underpinning theoretical and practice perspectives.
The Panel may be made up of students who take on a variety of sector roles. Lecturing staff observe the role-play Panel and assess. Please refer to the module handbook for further information regarding panel composition for the group panel presentation.
Students will have opportunities for formative assessment across the year to guide and inform their preparation in line with the University grading system.
001 Group presentation; 3,000 word equiv.; mid-semester 2 50%
002 Rationale; 3,000 words; end of semester 2 50%
Module Coordinator - Diane Heppenstall
Level - 6
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 6S2