Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE Education) (level 6)

Module delivery dates

The module will next run in Lancaster, supported by online learning with days of attendance scheduled from 09:30 - 16:00 hours. The attendance dates are: 25 January (compulsory), 01 March (compulsory), 22 March, 03 May, 14 & 28 June 2013. You should select one of the three subject specific days depending on the focus of your studies (all sessions can be attended if preferred):

03 May focuses on Drugs Education

14 June focuses on Emotional Wellbeing

28 June is a workshop on portfolio writing which is optional but advised

You will also need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing the module, these are running in Lancaster on 7 or 8 January 2013 (you only need to attend one date) and in Carlisle on 8 January 2013.

Why study with us?

This module aims to develop confident and and competent practitioners who are able to apply detailed knowledge and understanding for safe and effective teaching and learning in PSHE Education.

Finance

If you are employed in the North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, the next step is to contact your Trust CPD Lead (Training Manager). They will then ask you to complete the CPD-Apply application. Once this has been authorised by your Trust, the University will contact you with further information.

If you are self-funded or intend to fund this by other means, please follow the University’s ‘apply now’ link on the left hand side of this page.

Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and social care faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Selection criteria

To be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice.

Modules

HPHS6010 Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHE Education) (40 Credits at level 6)

Intended Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

1. Critically reflect on your development of detailed knowledge and understanding of safe and effective approaches to teaching and learning of PSHE education
2. Critically evaluate your own teaching and learning style, planning methods and approaches to PSHE education, and its impact on the development of children and young people
3. Demonstrate comprehensive subject specific knowledge in relation to one aspect of PSHE education
4. Critically reflect on the importance of collaborative working, to enable safe and effective delivery of PSHE education
5. Demonstrate safe and effective practice in PSHE education

Indicative Core Bibliography

Department for Children, Schools and Families and (DCSF) (2010) PSHE Education Guidance: a summary of government guidance related to PSHE. London: DCFS

Department for Children, Schools and Families and (DCSF) (2008) Review of SRE in schools: a report by the External Reference Group. London: DCFS

Department for Education (DfE) (2010) The Importance of Teaching: White Paper. London: DfE

Griffin, S. (2008) Inclusion, equality and diversity in working with children. London: Heinemann.

Knowles, G (2009) Ensuring Every Child Matters: a critical approach. London Sage

McWhirter, J. (2009) PSHE Education: from theory to practice. London: PSHE Association.

OfSTED (2010) PSHE Education in Schools. London: OfSTED.

Pritchard, A. (2008) Ways of learning: learning theories and learning styles in the classroom. 2nd ed. London: Routledge.

Sherwin, S. (2009) Interprofessional Working is Key to Delivery of Quality PSHE. British Journal of School Nursing, 4, (2), p. 93-5.

Journals:

British Journal of School Nursing
Children & Society

Websites:

PSHE Association: http://www.pshe-association.org.uk
NICE: www.nice.org.uk

Course summary

The legal, professional and ethical context of PSHE education; valuing equality and diversity; utilising health and social intelligence to inform practice; teaching and learning strategies; planning methods and processes; subject specific knowledge to inform PSHE education; reflective practice; evaluation strategies; collaborative working, including involvement of children and young people.