Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTORY CHILD DEVELOPMENT, SPIRITUALITY AND SPIRITUAL CARE
CYMI40204
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Twilley
Email: P.L.Twilley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
2,500 words
Learning Outcomes 1-4 100%
Learning Outcomes 1-4 100%
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This module is designed to enable students to explore the relationship between child development, spirituality and spiritual care. It will explore key development theories e.g. psychosocial, attachment, faith and spiritual. Students will develop an understanding around intervention and assessment, whilst deepening their knowledge of the impact of context on practice.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research.
RESOURCES
Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer team
SPECIAL ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Valid CRB clearance certificate
TEXTS
Beckett, C & Taylor, H (2010) Human Growth and Development, 2nd Ed. London: Sage.
Daniel,B, Wassell,S and Gilligan,R (2010) Child Development for Childcare and Protection Workers, 2nd Ed. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Hay, D and Nye, R (2006) The Spirit of the Child, revised Ed. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Lamont,R (2007) Understanding Children, Understanding God. SPCK.
Nye,R (2009) Children's Spirituality: What is it and why does it matter? Church House Publishing.
Richards,A (2009) Though the Eyes of a Child: New Insights in Theology from a Child's Perspective. Church House Publishing.
Withers, M (2010) Mission Shaped Children: Moving towards a Child Centred Church. Church House Publishing.
White,K (2008) The Growth of Love. Barnabas
Daniel,B, Wassell,S and Gilligan,R (2010) Child Development for Childcare and Protection Workers, 2nd Ed. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Hay, D and Nye, R (2006) The Spirit of the Child, revised Ed. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Lamont,R (2007) Understanding Children, Understanding God. SPCK.
Nye,R (2009) Children's Spirituality: What is it and why does it matter? Church House Publishing.
Richards,A (2009) Though the Eyes of a Child: New Insights in Theology from a Child's Perspective. Church House Publishing.
Withers, M (2010) Mission Shaped Children: Moving towards a Child Centred Church. Church House Publishing.
White,K (2008) The Growth of Love. Barnabas
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. UNDERSTAND SOME KEY DEVELOPMENT THEORIES RELATING TO CHILDREN
Knowledge & Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE AN AWARENESS OF CHILDREN'S SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Analysis
3. EVALUATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUAL CARE.
Learning
4. REFLECT ON HOW DEVELOPMENT THEORIES IMPACT LOCAL PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT.
Learning
Reflection
Knowledge & Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE AN AWARENESS OF CHILDREN'S SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Analysis
3. EVALUATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND SPIRITUAL CARE.
Learning
4. REFLECT ON HOW DEVELOPMENT THEORIES IMPACT LOCAL PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT.
Learning
Reflection