Module Details

Module Code: FAMI C3402
Module Title: Children and Families
Title: Children and Families
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Fionnuala Hunter
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to support learners to develop an awareness of social care work with children and families. The module will explore the value of working with children and families from various theoretical perspectives. Students will get the opportunity to appraise the range of interventions and ongoing support frameworks utilized in working with children and families.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 On completion of the module students will be able to Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical frameworks for working with children and families across the lifespan D1,12 D2,3,9,12,16,17, D3 1, 4 6,10 D5 3,6,7.
LO2 Understand the role and purpose of building and maintaining relationships with children and families to effectively implement a range of practical, technical and practice interventions. D2,3,9,12,16,17,
LO3 Develop an awareness of their own characteristics, values and practice on their interactions with service users D 5,1,2,3,6,7.
LO4 Develop an awareness of anti oppressive practice and Personal and Professional development. D1,1,8,9. D4 1.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
8837 FAMI C3402 Children and Families
9449 PRTC C1402 Professional Social Care Practice Contexts Models and Legal System
9516 DEVL C1402 Professional Social Care Theory and Practice
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theories of the Family.
Students will explore the different theoretical approaches to studying family dynamics to include, Family Systems, Developmental, Stress, Conflict and Resilience theory. Stages of Change theory. Hardiker Model. D1 P-19,23,D - P 12,17,D3- P1,2,4,5,6,10. D5 - P1,2,12,13,15,
Practice Frameworks:
Applying the concepts of micro and macro practice to working with families and children. Partnership approach with families and other professionals using the following frameworks, the Childs World, Strengthening families, Buckley’s Assessment framework, D1- P 1,2,17,19,22. D2 - P6,12,13,17. D3- P 6,7,8,10,13. D4- P5. D5- P,6,8,12,15.
Interventions, Services and Supports for families,
Family assessment frameworks, Tusla, Camhs, Family support services. Planning and the process of direct work with children and families. Dealing with seperation, loss and trauma. D1- P1,2,3,14,17,19,22. D2- P1,,6,12,,15,17. D3- P1,2,7,8,13. D4- P,5,D5,6,8,15.
Social Care Themes, Issues & Critical Debates.
Anti-oppressive practice, Partnership, Prevention and Support in Practice. Personal and Professional development. . D1- P1,2,15,22. D2- P1,17. D3- P7,8,10, D4- P,5,D5,12,15.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Case study will provide the student with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to analyse and evaluate the use of social care theories and interventions with an individual, family or group of service users.D1,1,2,6,D2,6,12,D3,1,2,,D4,2,,D5,1,6
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact 36 (3 hours per week over 1 term LecturesD1Pr. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 17 D2,Pr. 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17 D3 Pr. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15 D4,Pr. 2 and 4 D5Pr. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 19. Guest Speakers – professionals & service users D1Pr. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 17 D2Pr. 1, 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact In / out of class reflectionD1,Pr. 1, 3, 12, 14, D2,Pr. 1, 4, 9, 12 D4,Pr. 2 D5,Pr. 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Buckley H, Horwath J & Whelan S (2006). (2006), Framework for the Assessment of Vulnerable Children and Their Families, 2nd. Childrens Reserch Centre., Dublin.
  • Devany, C, Canavan, J, Landy, F. and Gillen, A., (. (2013), What Works in Family Support?., Dublin: The Child and Family Agency..
  • Nick Frost. Rethinking Children and Families: The Relationship Between the Child, the Family and the State, Continuum, p.160, [ISBN: 9781847060808].
  • Holosko MJ, Dulmus CN, & Sowers KM. (2013), Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families, Wiley and Sons., New Jersey.
  • Kennan, D, Redmond, S, Devaney, C. Landy, F and Canavan, J.. (2015), Towards the development of a Participation Strategy for Children and Young People., Dublin: The Child and Family Agency..
  • Long, Carolyn Tice and Dennis D.. (2016), Introduction to Social Work, London, UK; Sage Publications (uk & Usa), [ISBN: 9781452244341].
  • Milner J & O Byrne P. (2009), Assessment in Social Work Third Edition, 3rd. Palgrave Mac Millan., Hampshire..
  • OECD Report (2011). Doing Better for Families..
  • O Loughlin M, & O loughlin S. (2012), Social Work with Children and Families, Sage, London.
  • Ribbons McCarty J & Edwards R. (2011), Key Concepts in Family Studies, Sage, London.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Family and Community Support Tusla.. Multiple references.
  • https://www.foroige.ie. Multiple references.
  • https://www.dcya.gov.ie. Multiple references.
  • https://www.hse.ie. Multiple references.
Discussion Note: