Wellbeing of Children and Young People module (PD50218)

This module aims to provide you with a deeper understanding of wellbeing.

You will consider the implications of a socially just environment on children and young people's wellbeing.

You will do so by exploring wider societal issues. You will examine theories of wellbeing, social justice, and care.

You will explore the effect societal factors (both positive and negative) can have on the wellbeing of children and young people.

You will also have an opportunity to critically reflect on educational policies. You will look at how they might influence teachers and young people.

You will design an intervention to enhance young people's wellbeing. This will be done by reflecting on your own practice.

You will be able to explore the benefits as well as challenges of such approaches. You will do this by engaging with theory and academic research. This will allow you to develop a critical knowledge of the subject area for practice.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• explore the positive and negative effects of societal factors on the wellbeing of children and young people
• critically reflect on educational policies. You will evaluate how they might influence teachers and young people
• design an intervention to enhance the wellbeing of young people. This will be done through critical reflection of your own practice
• explore the benefits and challenges of interventional approaches through theory and academic research
• justify and critically review current policies, legislation and research in the area of wellbeing. This will be done as part of a curriculum or alternative education setting

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• show critical knowledge of the subject area for practice
• understand and have the skills to plan, put in place and assess a small piece of action research. This will aim to contribute positively to the development of wellbeing in children and young people in your professional practice
• apply a person-centred approach in the universal or targeted support of learner wellbeing

Assignments / assessment

• bibliographies with annotations 1,000 words (25%)
• essay 4,000 words (75%)

This module does not have a final exam

Teaching methods / timetable

The module is delivered online over 17 weeks. The learning and teaching will consist of the following:

• online seminars
• individual tutorial opportunities
• discussion boards
• asynchronous module materials to work through at your own pace

Self-driven study time will include:

• reading and completing associated tasks
• engaging with a wide range of online materials to support self-study.
• writing and working towards your final assessment
• peer-to-peer learning opportunities