Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
This module will enable students to develop awareness of a range of health and social factors which promote or adversely affect the health and well-being of children and young people. Students will become familiar with the resources available and required to optimise children and young people's health and well-being. This knowledge will underpin the student's own knowledge and practice contributing to improving the health and well-being of all children and young people.
Aims
This module aims to provide students with opportunities to consider physical, social and emotional aspects of children's and young people's health, well-being and development, explore factors which affect these and, raise awareness of evidence-based practices that contribute to optimising children's and young people's well-being.
Intended Learning Outcomes
analyse the impact of psycho-social and cultural factors on the developing child or young person;: 1,2apply a framework to evaluate family, health, social and voluntary provision which supports and promotes the physical, social and emotional needs of children and young people;: 1,2evaluate professional, legal and ethical frameworks which underpin working in partnership with people, health professionals and other organisations in relation to children and young people's health, well-being and development.: 1,2critically discuss the impact of children and young people's health and well-being on future health in society;: 1,2
A blended learning strategy of:75 hours face-to face teaching sessions3 hours group essay tutorial6 hours group presentation preparation and tutorial6 hours presentations session6 hours seminar discussion3 hours study skills support1 hour individual tutorial100 hours - directed study100 hours - private study
Description of Module Assessment
1: Essay weighted 70%An essay which focuses on promoting children's and / or young people's health and well-beingThe student will provide an in-depth account of normal children's and / or young people's health and development analysing a range of psycho-social and cultural influences which impact on their health, physical and emotional well-being and development (3000 words).
2: Presentation weighted 30%Presentation relating to children's and / or young people's health and well-beingA 20-minute presentation (including 5 minutes for questions) with a focus on an aspect of children's and / or young people's health and well-being.