M.ed inc. year 1 specialisation 1

Learning Outcomes:

1. 1. 1. Instruct team members on the prevalence, typical characteristics/symptoms and causes of Mental Health conditions
      2. Act independently to assess the educational and behavioural levels of school-aged students with Mental Health Conditions.
      3. Monitor work progress of school-aged students with Mental Health Conditions and communicate to parents and other professionals.
      4. Act independently to discuss and collaborate with other professionals and the parents for the benefit of school-aged students with Mental Health Conditions.

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/  synchronous/ asynchronous

Mode of Assessment:

50% [2K] assignment/ 50% case study

Total Contact Hours:

60

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

Self-Study Hours:

110

Assessment Hours:

30

Learning Outcomes:

1. 1. 1. Integrate knowledge from various sources to become aware of various mental health conditions and their underlying symptoms that adults can experience and that can make an individual dysfunctional.
      2. Integrate knowledge from various sources to research the impact of COVID-19 on mental health as it pertains to educators.
      3. Act independently to learn about how mental health affects performance in the workplace, specifically in an educational context.
      4. Act independently to equip oneself with the necessary skills to self-reflect on one’s profession and how one is dealing with particular situations in the workplace to be in a position to take action and seek help accordingly.

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/  synchronous/ asynchronous

Mode of Assessment:

100% [2K] assignment

Total Contact Hours:

30

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

Self-Study Hours:

55

Assessment Hours:

15

Learning Outcomes:

1. 1. 1. Choose appropriate teaching strategies and create lesson plans specific to Mental Health Conditions, using technology whenever possible, and assume responsibility for such choices.
      2. Monitor work progress of school-aged students with Mental Health Conditions and communicate to parents and other professionals.
      3. Act independently to discuss and collaborate with other professionals and the parents for the benefit of school-aged students with Mental Health Conditions.
      4. Suggest possible goals for the IEP for school-aged students with Mental Health Conditions and develop an Inclusive Behaviour Plan.

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/ synchronous/ asynchronous

Mode of Assessment:

75% [2K] assignment/25% individual presentation

Total Contact Hours:

45

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

Self-Study Hours:

80

Assessment Hours:

25