Module Descriptors
AN INTRODUCTION TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN SOCIAL AND THEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
CYMI40315
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework (100%) - 3000 words Essay
Undertake a case study of a family within your placement. Identify patterns and behaviours that reflect the ideas of the key theorists and suggest a framework for working with the family in the future. Framework to include
- a sociological and biblical overview of what constitutes 'family'
- introduction to the case study family context
- theoretical explanation of childhood stages and inter-relations
- a clear framework to support the family, including explanation of interventions
Assess Learning Outcomes 1-4
Undertake a case study of a family within your placement. Identify patterns and behaviours that reflect the ideas of the key theorists and suggest a framework for working with the family in the future. Framework to include
- a sociological and biblical overview of what constitutes 'family'
- introduction to the case study family context
- theoretical explanation of childhood stages and inter-relations
- a clear framework to support the family, including explanation of interventions
Assess Learning Outcomes 1-4
Module Indicative Content
This module will look at children and the different forms of family in which they are found. It will explore both biblical and sociological concepts of family, including the concept of family as a foundation for community. It will consider family as a foundation for learning and development - social learning, experiential learning, role modelling. There will be an exploration of issues surrounding family breakdown and skills needed for working with different family units. It will look at family systems and attachment theories.
Module 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. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.
Module Texts
Hill, M. ed (1999) Effective Ways of Working with Children and their Families, London, Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Shulman, L. (2009) The skills of helping individuals, families, groups and communities. Belmont, CA: Brooks Cole.
Stroman and Hardel (2000) Passing on the Faith, US, St Mary's Press.
White, K. (2008) The Growth of Love. Abingdon, Bible Reading Fellowship.
Shulman, L. (2009) The skills of helping individuals, families, groups and communities. Belmont, CA: Brooks Cole.
Stroman and Hardel (2000) Passing on the Faith, US, St Mary's Press.
White, K. (2008) The Growth of Love. Abingdon, Bible Reading Fellowship.
Module 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 helpers
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 helpers