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Unit Overview

Description

In this unit students will develop an understanding of how to design, implement and evaluate interventions and programs to support mental health and wellbeing of students at the classroom level. The range of individual, and class-based approaches to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing will be discussed. Participants will examine the evidence base supporting interventions and programs. Participants will also be introduced to concepts and methods for evaluating mental health and wellbeing programs so that they can (a) interrogate and analyse existing evidence-based programs and (b) evaluate the impact of programs and interventions within classroom settings. Participants will be introduced to research designs that can be used to evaluate and measure the outcomes of a classroom-based intervention, and how to interpret the outcomes of an intervention. Participants will be introduced to the range of resources available to support the development of classroom-based wellbeing programs. The unit draws on the expertise of experienced practitioners.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Non-standard teaching periodUWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) identify the key antecedents for a critical incident in a classroom; (2) design appropriate classroom level interventions for individuals with additional mental health support needs; and (3) identify suitable approaches for monitoring classroom interventions.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) case studies and (2) intervention plan including measurement and reporting. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Ken Glasgow and Professor Stephen Houghton and Associate Professor Elaine Chapman
Unit rules
Prerequisites
EDUC5639 Childhood and Adolescent Developmental Psychopathology
and EDUC5010 Assessing and Interpreting Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.