The learning outcomes detailed above will be achieved through the following teaching methodologies:
• Lectures - communication of knowledge and ideas from the lecturer to the student.
• Problem Solving Exercises/Case Studies – students will work as part of a team and will work together to discuss and evaluate scenarios related to lecture content.
• Class Discussion/Debate - Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical and communication skills.
• E-Learning – It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line learning materials including discussion boards.
• Self-Directed Independent Learning — the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices.
Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to develop students’ understanding of psychology from the perspective of atypical or abnormal development or behaviour.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Discuss the prevalence of psychological disorders in an Irish context.
LO2
Describe and analyse causes/effects/interventions for psychological disorders.
LO3
Reflect on teamwork and personal skills development through collaborative learning.
LO4
Apply a social construction perspective to learning disability and mental health.
LO5
Evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
LO6
Describe the incidence, causes and societal response to suicide from a psychological perspective.
LO7
Evaluate their role in the social care team in managing challenging behaviour issues.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
• Biological therapies
• Psychotherapies
• Socio-cultural approaches
• Cognitive Behaviour therapies
• Locus of Control
• Effectiveness of therapy-evidence based
Learning disability and mental health-social construction
• Definitions
• Social construction of learning disability/mental health
• Narrative approaches to Learning difficulty/mental health
• Empowerment
Suicide
• Current research and societal responses
• Irish context and research
• Psychological models
Dealing with challenging behaviour in adults and children
• Assessment of the areas of challenging behaviour
• Role of Behaviour Analysis
• Role of social care worker in team
• Helping the individual move forward with specific interventions and nurturing therapeutic change, reflective practice.
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Written Report
n/a
1,2,3,5
40.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
Three hour written exam
1,2,3,4,5,6,7
60.00
End-of-Semester
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment