Mental Health in Education

Description

The Mental Health in Education module (PGES11019) critically engages with the characteristics and pedagogical principles supporting the mental health of learners and ‘leaders of learning’ within educational contexts.  In particular, the module:

(i) explores motivational enhancement theories and interventions (therapies),

(ii) investigates the impact of key skills on building capacity for motivational change and support, and

(iii) examines the role of early recognition in providing support for learners and ‘leaders of learning’.  Participants will also explore the ethical implications relating to early recognition and support of mental health challenges.

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate enhanced knowledge and critical awareness of motivational enhancement theories applied within a learning, teaching, and training context.
  • Apply knowledge and a critical understanding of the impact of significant skills on building capacity for motivational change within a learning, teaching, and training context.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and a critical review of the effective interpersonal skills underpinning psychosocial interventions within a learning, teaching, and training context.
  • Critically evaluate and apply the knowledge and understanding of mental health early intervention support for learners and leaders of learning.

This is an SCQF Level 11 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

 

Delivery 

This module runs for 12 weeks and is delivered on a Distance Learning basis.  Students will undertake self-directed learning, accessing course content and resources via our virtual learning environment.  Students will be supported by a dedicated lecturing team; there will be no scheduled sessions.

There will be a one-week online orientation period, commencing from Monday 6th January.  Thereafter, teaching will commence from Monday 13th January 2025.  A full timetable will be published in advance of course commencement.

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Linda Lafferty.

 

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk 

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  If you do not meet this criteria, please enquire here.

 

MEd Education Studies

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our MEd Education Studies.

Our MEd Education Studies is offered as a part-time, fully online programme taught over 3-6 years. It offers existing education practitioners the opportunity to study Education at Masters level where you can apply your learning to your professional context.

This Masters framework is focused on preparing students to make a difference in their professional educational/training setting and beyond. Teaching and learning is underpinned by cutting edge research, informed by a national and global perspective.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

You can exit with a generic award of MEd Education Studies or you can complete one of the named specialisms available:

  • MEd Education Studies
  • MEd Education Studies (Creativity)
  • MEd Education Studies (Curriculum Enhancement)
  • MEd Education Studies (Early Years)
  • MEd Education Studies (Inclusion)
  • MEd Education Studies (Leadership)
  • MEd Education Studies (Mental Health and Education)

For further information, please contact ask@uws.ac.uk