Testing the Students’ Knowledge of Learning outcomes 2 and 3.

Category 2 – testing the students’ knowledge of learning outcomes 2 and 3.

This assessment will form 70% of the total module mark and be 2800 words in total (+10%). It will be submitted at the end of the trimester. Please see the module timetable for the date. This is also presented later in this guidance.

This will be in the form of a critical analysis of the issues related to one specific type of loss (but not the 7 mediator used in assessment 1) and cover both normal and complicated grief reactions that one person may experience when faced with this one specific loss. The assessment will also critically evaluate on the role of up to four helpers who may provide support for the person experiencing the specific loss identified and discussed previously.

In this work the student should focus on one specific type of loss covered in the module. This should not be related to a topic already covered by the student in assessment 1.

Examples:

  • Loss through accidents;
  • Loss by suicide;
  • Loss by homicide;
  • Loss through an illness such as cancer or dementia – this can be the losses experienced by the dying person OR the bereaved who are left behind (but not both);
  • Loss of job;
  • Loss of a limb or sight etc.
  • Loss of independence,
  • Loss of a child by a parent;
  • Loss of a parent by a young child;
  • Loss of a parent by an adolescent;
  • Loss of an elderly parent in adulthood;
  • Loss of a spouse;
  • Loss of a sibling.

Remember you need to focus on one loss and one bereaved person. If there is any doubt about what this assessment should focus on please speak to your module tutor.

Throughout the work there should be a critical analysis of the issues relating to the specific loss, including a discussion on how both normal and complicated grief responses can result from the response to this loss.

The role of 3 relevant helpers should be critically evaluated in depth in relation to the specific loss to determine the type of help that would be of most benefit to those experiencing this specific loss. This means you need to decide who may be able to help the person experiencing this one specific loss and select 3 of these to critically analyse in depth. This should include what the helper can do to support the person, when they should be involved and how the person experiencing the loss can access their support. This means individual family members should be discussed rather than the family as a unit as each may have a specific role.

 

The final conclusion of the assessment should provide a summary of the essay and also present recommendations for healthcare practice in general and also for how you would help people experiencing this loss in the future. This is an important last section so keep enough words for this (approx 250).

 

The assessment should give good evidence of wider reading and the application of current evidence to the issues being raised. The work should be supported by materials used in this module NOT websites. Lack of use of course materials will result in lower marks.

 

To ensure your work follows the marking guidance and attracts marks for presenting the correct information please use the headings in the marking template to structure your work. This means the work should have 4 sections plus the reference list at the end.

 

This assessment will form 70% of the total module mark and be 2800 words in total (+10%). It will be submitted at the end of the trimester. Please see the module timetable for the date. This assessment will be submitted by Turntin by the due date in either word or rtf format.

 

 

  A1 95%

Exceptional

 A2 85%

Outstanding

 A3 75%

Excellent

 B1 65%

Very good

 B2 55%

Good

 C 45%

Satisfactory

 D 35%

Unsatisfactory

 E 15%

Very unsatisfactory
Identification of the specific loss to be discussed and a referenced rationale for choosing this area of investigation.

 

10%

 

 Demonstrates an exceptional ability in identifying the specific loss to be discussed and provides an exceptional rationale for the area of enquiry. Demonstrates an outstanding ability in identifying the specific loss to be discussed and provides an outstanding rationale for the area of enquiry. Demonstrates an excellent ability in identifying the specific loss to be discussed and provides an excellent rationale for the area of enquiry. Demonstrates a very good ability in identifying the specific loss to be discussed and provides a very good rationale for the area of enquiry. Demonstrates a good ability in identifying the specific loss to be discussed and provides a good rationale for the area of enquiry. Demonstrates a satisfactory ability in identifying the specific loss to be discussed and provides a satisfactory rationale for the area of enquiry. Demonstrates little ability in identifying the specific loss to be discussed and provides an unsatisfactory rationale for the area of enquiry. Demonstrates very little ability in identifying the specific loss to be discussed and provides a very unsatisfactory rationale for the area of enquiry.
Analysis and evaluation of normal and complicated grief reactions related to the loss identified in section 1.

 

50%

 

 Demonstrates exceptional analysis and evaluation of normal and complicated grief reactions related to the loss identified.

 

 Demonstrates outstanding analysis and evaluation of normal and complicated grief reactions related to the loss identified.

 

 Demonstrates excellent analysis and evaluation of normal and complicated grief reactions related to the loss identified.

 

 Demonstrates very good analysis and evaluation of normal and complicated grief reactions related to the loss identified.

 

 Demonstrates good analysis and evaluation of normal and complicated grief reactions related to the loss identified.

 

 Demonstrates satisfactory analysis and evaluation of normal and complicated grief reactions related to the loss identified.

 

 Demonstrates little skill in the analysis and evaluation of normal and complicated grief reactions related to the loss identified. Demonstrates very little in the analysis and evaluation of normal and complicated grief reactions related to the loss identified.

 
Analysis and evaluation of the role of 3-4 helpers in supporting the person/group experiencing the specific loss identified in section 1.

 

30%

 

 Demonstrates an exceptional ability in the analysis and evaluation of the role of a range of helpers in supporting the person/group experiencing the loss. Demonstrates an outstanding ability in the analysis and evaluation of the role of a range of helpers in supporting the person/group experiencing the loss. Demonstrates an excellent ability in the analysis and evaluation of the role of a range of helpers in supporting the person/group experiencing the loss. Demonstrates a very good ability in the analysis and evaluation of the role of a range of helpers in supporting the person/group experiencing the loss. Demonstrates a good ability in the analysis and evaluation of the role of a range of helpers in supporting the person/group experiencing the loss. Demonstrates a satisfactory ability in the analysis and evaluation of the role of a range of helpers in supporting the person/group experiencing the loss. Demonstrates limited ability in the analysis and evaluation of the role of a range of helpers in supporting the person/group experiencing the loss. Demonstrates little or no ability in the analysis and evaluation of the role of a range of helpers in supporting the person/group experiencing the loss.
Conclusion and recommendations for healthcare practice in general and also for how you would help people experiencing this loss in the future. 10% An exceptional conclusion and recommendations for healthcare and one’s own practice. An outstanding conclusion and recommendations for healthcare and one’s own practice. An excellent conclusion and recommendations for healthcare and one’s own practice. A very good conclusion and/or recommendations for healthcare and one’s own practice. A good conclusion and/or recommendations for healthcare and one’s own practice. A satisfactory conclusion and/or recommendations for healthcare and one’s own practice. An unsatisfactory conclusion and/or recommendations for healthcare and one’s own practice. A very unsatisfactory conclusion and/or recommendations for healthcare and one’s own practice.