Understanding self-regulation through animal-assisted activities
Challenge reference: 9392
Active
Notional learning hours
10
Level
WTE1
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will begin to explore emotional states and experience calming strategies with animals.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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1
. Experience emotional states during animal interaction. -
2
. Respond to calm communication from adults or animals.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Show different emotions during animal contact (e.g. smile, frown, move away)
- Respond to a colour, picture or sound that links to an emotional zone
- Listen to or observe positive phrases (e.g. “I can do this”) during animal time
- Engage with staff using soft tone or repetition of positive words
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Observation checklist
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