| Unit name | Unit 2: Child Development and Working with Children |
|---|---|
| Unit code | SPOL32001 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Turney |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Unit 1: Professional Skills in Practice |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School for Policy Studies |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit will focus on theory and knowledge related to child development and child-centred social work practice. It will include the study of relevant theoretical perspectives such as attachment theory, and the work of theorists such as Piaget and Vygotsky. Students will be required to apply this learning through structured child observations, supported via the seminar programme. This understanding of child development and the needs of children will also form a basis for learning related to the needs of vulnerable children in a variety of contexts, particularly those with disabilities, and the appropriateness of a range of communication strategies for direct work with such children.
