Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 hours |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 5 hours |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written assignment on play for emotional intelligence (1500 words) | 50% |
| Semester Assessment | Written assignment on directive and non-directive approaches (750 words) | 25% |
| Semester Assessment | Oral presentation on the student's own approach | 25% |
| Supplementary Assessment | All failed elements of assessment must be retaken if the student's average mark falls below the pass mark of 40%. New titles will be given for retaken assignments. Written assignment on play for emotional intelligence (1500 words) | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | All failed elements of assessment must be retaken if the student's average mark falls below the pass mark of 40%. New titles will be given for retaken assignments. Written assignment on directive and non-directive approaches (750 words) | 25% |
| Supplementary Assessment | All failed elements of assessment must be retaken if the student's average mark falls below the pass mark of 40%. New titles will be given for retaken assignments. Oral presentation on the student's own approach. If it is not possible to hold an oral presentation then students will be required to provide an additional written assignment on their own practice in relation to play (750 words). | 25% |
| Semester Assessment | 25% | |
| Semester Assessment | 50% | |
| Semester Assessment | 25% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Discuss the purpose and potential benefits of using play to develop emotional intelligence.
Discuss evidence for the effectiveness of play in developing emotional intelligence.
Demonstrate a range of play techniques to develop emotional intelligence.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of directive and non-directive approaches.
Reflect on their own preferred approaches and techniques.
Brief description
This course builds on the knowledge gained in Working with Play. It provides an introduction to the use of play and the creative arts to develop emotional intelligence in children and young people. The techniques used can help build self confidence and self esteem; improve concentration and the ability to work in groups; and increase the ability to deal with stress and anger.
Content
1. A psychological understanding of emotions
2. Theoretical foundations of therapeutic play: Rogers, Axline
3. Directive approaches to play
4. Non-directive approaches to play
5. Evaluating the effectiveness of therapeutic play
6. Reflective practice
7. Play practice: Story and myth
8. Play practice: Drama, masks and puppetry
9. Play practice: Dance and movement
10. Play practice: Art and creativity
Seminars will be based on the following topics:
1. Understanding emotions
2. Approaches to play
3. Reflection
4. Theories into practice 1
5. Theories into practice 2
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4