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Undergraduate Module Descriptors 2012/13

EL5007: Working with Families

Module Title Working with Families
Module Code EL5007
Module Tutor Emma Howell
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description

This module explores recent government initiatives and local agenda setting in relation to working with families in a range of contexts to enhance learning and development.

Indicative Syllabus

This module will cover the following topics:

 

effective communication and engagement with children, young people and their families;

outcomes 1, 3 and 6 of the Common Core of skills and Knowledge for the Children and Young People’s Workforce;

the impact of diversity.

 

Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

 

1. Engage with emerging research and theories relating to families and their structure;

2. Be aware of legislation and regulations, including the relation to equality and diversity;

3. Be aware of the wider context of services;

4. Discuss principles and practice of working in partnership, especially in relation to safeguarding;

5. Communicate sensitively with a range of others;

6. Apply safeguarding, information sharing and risk management processes.

Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 24
Independent Learning Hours: 126
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2500 Words.
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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