Education

Parents and Families Level 5

Module code: X3259
Level 5
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Lecture
Assessment modes: Media

The overall aim of the module is to build knowledge of children and young people’s lives in the context of their family lives.  The module examines the concepts of ‘family’ and ‘family life’ – considering how we move from a ‘thing-like’ understanding of family to a conceptualisation that recognises the dynamic fluidity and diversity of family structures and family practices. The module covers topics including family diversity; heteronormativity; historical and international perspectives; siblings, fathers and mothers; and the contribution of social inequalities and understandings of disadvantage for policy and practice concerned with parents and families.

Module learning outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of a family-practices conceptual framework to the role played by family, kinship relationships and care environments on children’s and young people’s lived experiences.
• Critically evaluate key areas of policy and practice concerned with parents and/or families, addressing implications for children’s and young people’s lived experiences
• Reflect on the value of critical comparison (over time and/or place) for understanding how family practices may be subject to change and continuity
• Reflect on commonalities and differences between a variety of approaches to work with children, young people, and families.
• Evaluate and communicate ideas and research findings effectively, clearly and fluently, drawing on a range of relevant sources, using written, oral or visual means, making effective use of ICT.