Module manager: Rachel Walls
Email: r.c.walls@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The student will study the broad range of theories and perspectives on children, young people and families that underpin social policy and influence their working practice in child and family services. The development of academic skills will be integral to this module.
To analyse and critically review historical and contemporary theoretical perspectives and apply these to practice.
To develop academic skills for further study and professional development
On successful completion of the module the students will be able to:
1. Identify key theories and perspectives relating to Childhood, the Family and the State.
2. Critically analyse theories and concepts relating to Childhood, the Family and the State.
3. Reflect on ethical issues associated with practice.
4. Develop academic reading, writing, essay planning and organisational strategies.
5. Apply academic and transferable skills to study and practice.
6. Evaluate and use appropriate digital learning tools effectively.
Communication skills
Academic Skills
The syllabus will include:
Theoretical perspectives of childhood including historical, sociological, philosophical and psychological approaches.
Opportunities to explore each perspective in terms of social policy development and ethics.
Opportunities to explore each perspective in relation to the student’s practice.
Opportunities to reflect on, and analyse, concepts and theories in practice.
Opportunities to apply academic and subject related skills.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Private study hours | 368 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 400 | ||
The use of blended learning will require students to engage in weekly preparation at their own pace. The student will be encouraged to use the online materials and read appropriate texts, academic books and peer review articles to expand their learning. They will also be encouraged to develop learning sets to enhance the learning experience.
Time for private study is expected to break down as follows:
Assignment Writing 146 hours
Research 112 hours
Online Preparation 60 hours
There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module via student engagement in each taught session and a series of exercises undertaken by the students. There will also be staged assignments to monitor progress. Access to tutors is also available via tutorials and e-mail.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | 1,000 words | 20 |
| Portfolio | Reflective Portfolio 2,000 words | 40 |
| Written Work | Timeline 2,500 words | 40 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/28/2023
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