COMC410B – Theory for Practice
Module code
COMC410B
Module title
Theory for Practice
Prescription
To provide aakonga with an understanding of theory, models and skills for working with tangata in the health and wellbeing sector.
Programmes
- HS1801
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Identify and apply theory and models applicable to the support worker role.
2. Identify and apply key interpersonal and communication skills required to work with tangata. - Content
- - Concepts and definitions of hauora
- Wellness theory and models
- Professional expectations
- Effective communication skills
- Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
- Reflective practice - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching will involve blended delivery methods incorporating the Moodle online delivery platform. Other delivery methods may involve theoretical and practical classes, face to face, lectures, tutorials, workshops, group activities, guest tutors, role-play, and video conferencing, as appropriate.
- Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio may include any of the following components: test, assignment, presentation, live skills, examination, project or formal report. These could be group or individual assessments. The weight of the overall assessment is equally distributed across learning outcomes.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Resources will be supplied via Moodle at commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
