Programme of Study Catalogue

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Analyse theory related to assessments and interventions;
Relate theory with practice in assessing the needs of children and families;
Identify key practice skills (including the need for professional supervision) in assessing and intervening where children are in need or at risk of significant harm;
Be able to use a range of intervention strategies in direct work with children and families.

Content:

In this module, students will develop their understanding of existing multi-agency policy and practice in assessing and intervening through direct work with children and families. Students will study a range of assessment and intervention strategies with associated theroetical approaches. Students will be introduced to international aspects of assessment practice, particularly in relation to child protection. Students will be expected to develop and demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to critically reflect on their own practice through case-work based on group discussion and presentation skills. These are essential skills and professional practice and make a substantial contribution towards future employability.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, some of which will be student-led. Students could be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.

Students may be required to prepare and present brief presentations as the basis for discussion in seminars or workshops.

Lectures, seminars and workshops
Hours: 30
Intended group size: Cohort

On-line support and small group tutorials
Hours: 1 (min)
Intended group size: 6-10

Guided independent learning
Hours: 169

Assessment:

001 Group presentation 10 minutes 40%
002 Essay 2,000 words 60%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Ms Syra Shakir
Level - 5
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 5S2