Module overview

The module explores some foundational needs (such as attachment, autonomy, relatedness and competence) in social, emotional and mental health. A strengths based approach is taken to inform approaches that can support interventions to develop social, emotional and mental health. Issues are considered at a range of levels, including whole school, group and individual factors. This module runs alongside Psychological in Professional Practice, Consultation, Assessment and Intervention where the key knowledge and skills are put into practice in the your field placements. Part way through the module you will select a topic on which to write a 4,000 word essay which considers this topic with regard to emotional and behavioural development and explores the practical implications for educational psychologists. This module aims to ensure that you have a sound understanding of processes underpinning typical emotional and behavioural development. You are required to consider the implications of this understanding in the context of non-discriminatory and non-oppressive practice. Pre-requisite for PSYC8040

Details

School	Module Code	Credit Points	Level
School of Psychology	PSYC6071	20	Level 7

Staff

Module Lead
Tim Cooke

Requisites

Requisites are modules you must have before or at the same time as this module.

For PSYC6071 there are no requisites.

Aims

By the end of this module you should be able to: Articulate knowledge of theories of psychology relevant to: social emotional development and behaviour, and attachment Articulate an understanding of biological, cultural and social influences on development, and knowledge of evidence-informed strategies to promote social-emotional functioning and mental health. Develop skills in the critical evaluation of research and produce systematically conducted research syntheses to inform practice and policy decisions. Generalise and synthesise knowledge and experience to enable application and adaptation in different settings and novel situations.

Learning Outcomes

Reference	Learning Outcome
LO1	Articulate knowledge of theories of psychology relevant to: social emotional development and behaviour, and attachment
LO2	Articulate an understanding of biological, cultural and social influences on development, and knowledge of evidence-informed strategies to promote social-emotional functioning and mental health.
LO3	Develop skills in the critical evaluation of research and produce systematically conducted research syntheses to inform practice and policy decisions
LO4	Generalise and synthesise knowledge and experience to enable application and adaptation in different settings and novel situations (10.1)

Syllabus summary

This module looks at typical emotional and behavioural development and the theoretical models that underpin these, using a strengths based approach informed by Positive Psychology. Particular attention is paid to the role of attachment and a sense of social belonging; two particular frameworks are taught: the multi-element model (LaVigna & Willis, 1995, 2005) and the Social Information Processing model (Crick & Dodge, 1994; Lemerise & Arsenio, 2000). There is a close relationship with skills taught in Psychology in Professional Practice where dynamic assessment and Personal Construct Psychology are introduced.

Learning and Teaching Summary

Learning and teaching methods

The core content in this module is covered through problem based learning sessions with some taught sessions used to complement key learning. These sessions are supplemented by a programme of phased skill development on placement with a Field Tutor. Aspects of the seminar and field work in this module will focus on and relate closely to PSYC6070 Learning Development, and the two placement modules: Psychology in Professional Practice and Consultation, Assessment and Intervention.

Study Time

Type	Hours
Independent Study	25 hrs
Workshops	175 hrs
Total study time	200 hrs

Assessment and Feedback Summary

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Costs

Further costs are available on Blackboard.

Health & Safety

No known health and safety issues

Resources

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