Module XCC-2910:
Astudiaeth Unigol 2
Astudiaeth Unigol 2 2024-25
XCC-2910
2024-25
Ysgol Gwyddorau Addysgol
Modiwl - Semester 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Hazel Wordsworth
Learning Outcomes
- Appreciate and explain the impact of health and wellbeing on children鈥檚 educational achievement
- Critically review the services to support children鈥檚 health and demonstrate how these work in an integrated way
- Demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the holistic development of children
- Demonstrate how key transitions affect children鈥檚 health and well-being
- Examine and explain the impact of external influences on children鈥檚 health and well-being
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Assessment: Provide an in-depth investigation of health education in childhood. Critically analyse relevant research and published work that will inform your specialist understanding of this area. Assignment structure Introduction: Context information and thematic focus (400 words) Introduce the assignment clearly outlining the concept of health education in childhood, Discuss how maximising health for children and young people is paramount in supporting individuals in achieving their full potential in society. Main body of the work (2200 words) Critically discuss the research around health education and how it impacts on the physical, personal, social and cognitive development of children. Further discuss a specific chosen field that is of contemporary significance to an aspect/s of pupil development. Discuss the role of educators and the importance of integrated working. in supporting the learning and development of children, Examine the impact of external influences and key transitions on the holistic development of children. Reflect on research and theoretical perspectives and discuss the implications of these in the field of education. *Please see below for a list of possible areas Reflective conclusion (400 words) Summarise the main findings of your work and critically analyse the significance of your findings.
Weighting
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