Foundation Degree Child and Family Studies
Year 2
(Award available for year: Certificate of Higher Educ)
Learning outcomes
On completion of level 1 students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of :-Theoretical approaches to children, young people and families from a range of philosophical, historical, psychological and sociological perspectives; -Theories and research in child development;-Multi-professional, inter-professional, multi-agency and inter-agency working as a means of meeting the needs of children, young people and families;-The construction of children and childhood by different subject disciplines and societal agents and in different times, places, national and global cultures; -All aspects of social policy relevant for children, young people and families in England;-How to draw on their own professional experience in critical engagement with theory and to apply theory in reflective practice; -How to detect meaningful patterns in the behaviour and experience of children, young people and families;-How to use skills of observation and analysis in relation to safeguarding children and work with vulnerable adults;-How to identify and reflect upon ethical issues arising from study of children, young people and families; -How to use basic generic and subject-specific intellectual qualities to -Communicate the results of their work-Present a structured and coherent simple argument-Interpret and evaluate the concepts and principles underlying the study of children, young people and families-Professional and disciplinary boundaries-Their strengths and weaknesses as learners
Transferable (key) skills
Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:-ability to analyse and critically evaluate issues in child and family studies and to relate theoretical understanding to practice;-academic skills required for enquiry along with the ability to communicate information, understanding, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms; -ability to apply learning to practical situations and to gain from experience of work;-insight and confidence in leading and working collaboratively with others;-professional qualities and skills necessary for employment and professional development in child and family support roles.
Assessment
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:-opportunity to demonstrate understanding of relevant concepts and theoretical perspectives in child and family studies;-opportunity to demonstrate their ability to engage in critical dialogue between theory and professional practice;-use of a range of formats for assessed work that develop skills of effective communication for both academic and professional settings;-encouragement to explore new ideas and to test, evaluate and criticise received opinion.