| CODE | MID4009 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Preparation for Parenthood | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 04 - Years 4, 5 in Modular UG or PG Cert Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Midwifery | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Learning Objectives: By the end of the study unit the student will: - Be knowledgeable on educational principle of adult learning; - Be knowledgeable of teaching strategies of adults learners; - Be able to explore the different learning needs of women, their partner and family; - Be able to structure a program of learning on the needs of women and their partners who are planning or are in the process of becoming parents. Content: - Introduction to educational Theories; Behaviourists; cognitive; social leaning theories; humanistic theories. - Principles of adult education. - Teaching Strategies for adult learners: lecture format; seminars; presentations; discussion; Q&A; role plays; - Factors affecting learning; - Sources of knowledge; - Planning education encounters in preparation for parenthood: - Health in pregnancy; - Preparation for childbirth; - The immediate postnatal period; - Adaptation to motherhood and fatherhood; - Psychosocial and emotional support; - Family responsibilities; - Communication skills; - Coping skills; - Stress management; - Negotiating and conflict resolution. - Programme evaluation. Reading List: Main Texts: - Cowan Cowan, P. A., and Cowan, C. P. (2000). When Partners become Parents: The big life change for couples. Mahwah, New Jersey: Laurence Erlbaum Associates. - Quinn, F. and Huges, S. (2007). Quinn’s Principles and Practice of Nurse Education. (5th Ed). New York: Nelson Thornes. - Vella, J., (2002). Learning to Listen Learning to Teach (Rev. Ed.) San Francisco: Jossey - Bass. - Ball, J. (1994). Reactions to motherhood. (2ndEd). Midwives Press: Cheshire. - Freshwater, D. (2005). Counselling Skills for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors. Philadelphia: Open University Press. - Macdonald, S., & Magill-Cuerden, J. (2011). Mayes' Midwifery: A Textbook for Midwives (14th ed.) Edinburgh: Elsevier Health Sciences. - Nichols, F.H. and Smith Humenick, S. (2000). Childbirth Education: practice, research and theory. (2nd Ed). London: Saunders. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Georgette Spiteri |
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