Case Study of a Childs Play and Development
MODULE TITLE: Therapeutic Playwork CREDIT POINTS: 15 LEVEL: 3 LOCATION: B.A (Hons) Playwork STATUS : Elective
AIMS: This module is addressed to meet the needs of playworkers intending to practice therapeutically and aims to offer insights into a range of techniques used. The core of the module is theoretical, but practice issues will be addressed and techniques explored at a practical level. The module aims to enable intending therapeutic playworkers to make appropriate choices as to methods used and to develop skills in those they prefer.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: On completion of the module, students will be able to: demonstrate an understanding of a range of therapeutic uses of play and insight into their differences demonstrate competence in play-related skills appropriate to one or more therapies assess children’s play needs and utilise, or advise on the utilisation of, appropriate therapeutic techniques
INDICATIVE CONTENT: Theories covered will focus on the depth psychologies and associated therapeutic practices. Case studies will be examined and alternatives discussed. Students will be asked to engage in discussion with current practitioners directly and through email discussion lists.
LEARNING STRATEGY: In a field in which little is certain and controversy rages, the ability to analyse the work of others is a key skill on which this module will focus. Students will be expected to reflect on their own life experiences in some depth to inform their decisions as to practice and their explanations of those decisions to peers. Classes will mostly operate as workshops in which case studies and associated theories are offered with illustrations from personal or professional experiences for peer analysis and ideas for alternatives or for development.
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AIMS: This module is addressed to meet the needs of playworkers intending to practice therapeutically and aims to offer insights into a range of techniques used. The core of the module is theoretical, but practice issues will be addressed and techniques explored at a practical level. The module aims to enable intending therapeutic playworkers to make appropriate choices as to methods used and to develop skills in those they prefer.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: On completion of the module, students will be able to: demonstrate an understanding of a range of therapeutic uses of play and insight into their differences demonstrate competence in play-related skills appropriate to one or more therapies assess children’s play needs and utilise, or advise on the utilisation of, appropriate therapeutic techniques
INDICATIVE CONTENT: Theories covered will focus on the depth psychologies and associated therapeutic practices. Case studies will be examined and alternatives discussed. Students will be asked to engage in discussion with current practitioners directly and through email discussion lists.
LEARNING STRATEGY: In a field in which little is certain and controversy rages, the ability to analyse the work of others is a key skill on which this module will focus. Students will be expected to reflect on their own life experiences in some depth to inform their decisions as to practice and their explanations of those decisions to peers. Classes will mostly operate as workshops in which case studies and associated theories are offered with illustrations from personal or professional experiences for peer analysis and ideas for alternatives or for development.
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