CYP7033 - Social and Emotional and Mental Health Needs

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 - Evaluate the concept of SEMH, Mental Health, Mental Illness and mental disorders, taking into account a range of risks, early indicators and conditions

2 - Critically evaluate a range of factors which impact on the development of SEMH needs in children and young people

3 - Evaluate and synthesise a range of responses to supporting SEMH needs across a provision or setting

4 - Evaluate the impact of SEMH needs upon the lives of children, young people and their families, critically synthesising a range of support and services to meet these needs

Content:

This module will examine the different social, emotional and mental health needs. Young people and children who have a SEMH need often have severe difficulties in managing emotions and behaviour, the causes and triggers to these will be explored. There will be an examination of the different models which can be used to support the development of strategies to support positive mental health.

SEMH does not have to be a lifelong condition. With appropriate support and intervention, children and young people can move forward and live successful lives. The types of support at a universal and early intervention level will be studied. There will also be a focus on the key mental health needs, conditions and indicators ofrisk and the importance of safeguarding.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module aligns with the Leeds Trinity University Learning, Teaching, and Academic Experience Strategy (LTAE 2022-2026), aiming to revolutionize the engagement between students and faculty by connecting academic learning with societal issues in a co-creative manner. The curriculum is designed to offer a personalised and values-driven academic journey, preparing students for their future careers. The learning outcomes focus on exploring the concepts of Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), mental health, mental illness, and mental disorders, along with the risks, early indicators, and conditions associated with them. Students will critically engage with the factors that influence the development of SEMH needs in children and young people, evaluate responses to these needs in various settings, and analyse the impact of SEMH on affected individuals and their families, considering the support and services available.

To achieve these objectives, the module employs a diverse range of teaching methods, including problem-based learning with case studies, reflective practice workshops, flipped classrooms, traditional lectures, and participatory workshops with co-creative exercises. Online resources will supplement learning, utilising various media to enrich the educational experience. The teaching format combines face-to-face and online tutorials to support student progression, while guest speakers and professionals will provide insights into current practices. Teachers will demonstrate relational pedagogy and person-centered planning in their delivery, ensuring a responsive and effective learning environment. Detailed information about the teaching methods and their development in response to student feedback can be found in the module handbook, ensuring students are well-equipped to understand and address SEMH needs effectively.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities
Hours: 35
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 265

Further Details Relating to Assessment

Students are referred to Module Handbook for full details.

The portfolio can comprise two to three elements where each element focuses on a particular learning outcome. For example, students can be asked to produce some appropriate training on risk and protective factors to children and young people mental health for professionals (LO 1 and LO 2). More traditional modes of assessment such as academic posters can be developed to explore corresponding responses to the impact of social and emotional mental health needs (LO 3 and LO 4).

Standard marking criteria will be used; however, bespoke guidance is given to detail how students can determine grades within the level 7 marking matrix.

Different aspects of the portfolio will focus on corresponding learning outcomes. Learning outcomes will not be assessed more than once within a portfolio ensuring depth of understanding on all learning outcomes is achieved.

This module helps enable students to think in pluralistic and interdisciplinary ways, so they will develop the critical thinking skills specific to the area - primarily between deficit, social and whole-child thinking on mental health. Formative assessment will support students learning and working towards their assessment.

Assessment:

001 Reflective Journal; 3,000 words; end of semester 1 / mid-semester 2 50%
002 Negotiated task linked to a response to a specific SEMH need; 3,000 words or equivalent; end of semester 2 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Tracy Laverick
Level - 7
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7T1

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