Unit name | Counselling Learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs |
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Unit code | EDUCM0061 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
Unit director | Mrs. Knowler |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Education |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit considers the impact of Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs for learners and provides the opportunity to critically evaluate established frameworks and practices that inform the use of counselling skills in Education contexts.
The unit will consider a selection of topics related to the education of learners experiencing Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, chosen in consultation with students attending the unit. These topics could include: bullying; difficulties with learning; impact of assessment; behaviour and discipline; bereavement; coping with transition and major life changes; vulnerability arising from abuse or neglect; self-harm; anxiety and depression; eating disorders and substance abuse. The selected topics will be considered from the perspectives of the person seeking help and their families, teachers and other professionals.
The aims of this unit are to:
Upon successful completion of this unit students will demonstrate that they:
A variety of approaches to learning and teaching will be used including: tutor input, small group discussion, experiential work, case studies, student led seminars and presentations, the use of audio visual materials.
Formative assessment (ILO1, ILO2, ILO3):
Students will be required, usually working collaboratively in small groups, to make a presentation to class about a selected issue and its implications for learners with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The presentation will not be summatively assessed but will be discussed in class; formative feedback will be offered. Undertaking this exercise and carrying out the necessary research for the presentation is required as preparation for the assessed submission.
Summative assessment (ILO1-4):
The summative assessment will be based on an assignment of the equivalent of 4000 words about a selected issue that demonstrates a critical ability to understand and apply relevant literature; select an appropriate intervention in support learners with SEMH needs; and to appreciate the challenges of implementation for professionals using counselling skills