COURSEWORK
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Learning Outcomes 1- 5 100%

This module is designed to enable students to critically evaluate the relationship between child development spirituality and spiritual care. It will explore key development theories e.g. psychosocial, attachment, faith and spiritual and how understanding these enable holistic approaches to working with children to be developed which takes into account their spiritual needs. Students will develop an understanding around the child and theology, applying this understanding to practice as appropriate. Skills of assessment and intervention will be explored.

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.

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

Valid DBS clearance certificate

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

1. DEMONSTRATE A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERSTANDING OF KEY DEVELOPMENT THEORIES AND CRITICALLY ASSESS HOW THESE RELATE TO CHILDREN AND IMPACT PRACTICE.
Knowledge & Understanding

2. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL AWARENESS OF, AND CRITICALLY EVALUATE CHILDREN'S SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT.
Analysis

3. ANALYSE AND EVALUATE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND SPIRITUAL CARE
Analysis
Learning

4. CRITICALLY REFLECT ON AND DEMONSTRATE HOW LOCAL PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT IMPACTS DEVELOPMENT THEORIES, CONSIDERING STRENGTHS, LIMITATIONS AND AREAS FOR GROWTH.
Learning
Reflection

5. EXPRESS ADVANCED IDEAS AND ARGUMENTS, BASED ON RESEARCH, IN A WELL STRUCTURED WRITTEN FORMAT.
Communication