Module Descriptors
CHILDREN IN TRANSITION
SOWK40252
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Martin Partridge
Email: M.Partridge@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 35
Independent Study Hours: 115
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
This module is open to Foster Carers, who work within the Local Authorities/Private and Voluntary Sector Fostering and Adoption Services who are registered as Foster Carers. The module will also be available for members of the Children and Young People¿s workforce for their continuous professional development.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 15 minute Individual Presentation and a 1000 word written commentary drawn from the students case load
Addresses all of the Learning Outcomes.
Both elements need to be completed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative Assessment will be based on the learners developing an assignment plan and sharing this with peers and the teaching team through the assignment workshop.
Addresses all of the Learning Outcomes.
Both elements need to be completed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Formative Assessment will be based on the learners developing an assignment plan and sharing this with peers and the teaching team through the assignment workshop.
Module Indicative Content
This module forms part of the award structure of the University Certificate in Promoting Resilience and Stability for Children in Care.
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an underpinning knowledge of psychological responses to change and supporting children and young people in their key transitions.
Students will explore their own experience of change and reflect on its impact on their work with children and young people.
The module will focus on key legal and policy frameworks that underpin and support Young People in their transition to adulthood. This will include Young People with Disabilities and their Transition to Adult Social Care, Young People leaving care.
The module will also focus on the role of advocacy for children, and will include principals of participation in decision making about their plans.
Topics covered in this module include:
Law, the change curve, separation and loss, talking to teenagers, assessing social competence, identity, children with disabilities, raising participation, young people in transition.
The purpose of this module is to provide students with an underpinning knowledge of psychological responses to change and supporting children and young people in their key transitions.
Students will explore their own experience of change and reflect on its impact on their work with children and young people.
The module will focus on key legal and policy frameworks that underpin and support Young People in their transition to adulthood. This will include Young People with Disabilities and their Transition to Adult Social Care, Young People leaving care.
The module will also focus on the role of advocacy for children, and will include principals of participation in decision making about their plans.
Topics covered in this module include:
Law, the change curve, separation and loss, talking to teenagers, assessing social competence, identity, children with disabilities, raising participation, young people in transition.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (35)
24 hours Workshops and seminars
1 hour Tutorials
10 hours PBL
Independent Study Hours: (115)
80 hours self directed study using blackboard and other web resources, complemented by personal reading
35 hours assignment preparation and peer support, and reflective discussions with Line Manager and Supervisor
24 hours Workshops and seminars
1 hour Tutorials
10 hours PBL
Independent Study Hours: (115)
80 hours self directed study using blackboard and other web resources, complemented by personal reading
35 hours assignment preparation and peer support, and reflective discussions with Line Manager and Supervisor
Module Resources
Blackboard VLE
Module Texts
Boylan, J (2009), Understanding Advocacy for Children and Young People. McGraw and Hill, UK
Kohli, K. (2007) Working with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children. Palgrave, UK
Smith, M (2009) Rethinking Residential Child Care. Policy Press, UK
Wheal, A (2004) Companion to Leaving Care. Russell House Publishing, UK
Kohli, K. (2007) Working with Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children. Palgrave, UK
Smith, M (2009) Rethinking Residential Child Care. Policy Press, UK
Wheal, A (2004) Companion to Leaving Care. Russell House Publishing, UK