Understanding Counselling in Education
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC2053 | Education | 2 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- EDUC2053
- School
- Education
- Level
- 2
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The focus of the module is understanding and supporting young people’s emotional development in an educational setting. Students will look at their own experience in education; consider various theories of child theory including attachment theory and attachment styles and focus on using creative methods to help children explore their emotions. There is particular emphasis on supporting children/young people that have experienced bereavement.
Target Students
This is a module on the BA (Hons) Education programme and is also available to all Undergraduate students and all Exchange students.
Classes
This module is taught through a series of tutorials and workshops.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: Coursework: 2,000-3,000 words.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To facilitate a safe learning environment in which students can accept and offer each other support and challenge to enhance self-awareness and understanding of theory and practice issues in relation to children and childhood.· To promote learning and personal development in which students are encouraged to reflect on their experiences and to develop a reflective, critical appreciation of their own childhood and adolescence and to consider ways in which this may help or hinder the development of effective helping relationships with young people.· To understand the emotional development of children and young people and to support them in gaining the most from their educational experience.Learning Outcomes
Intellectual skills
1. Develop a theoretical and practical understanding of the processes of emotional development and change of children and young people
2. Develop the knowledge and insights to nurture their own personal growth and be able to facilitate an effective working alliance with children and young people
3. Develop academic and practical skills for supporting children and young people to work effectively in educational contexts
Transferable (key) skills
1. Improved communication skills
2. Problem solving skills
3. Critical awareness
4. Creative awareness