Module Details

Module Code: PRTC C4R01
Module Title: Connecting Social Care Practice to a Globalized World
Title: Connecting Social Care Practice to a Globalized World
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Eileen Farrell
Domains:  
Module Description: Provide the learner with an overview of contemporary and emerging global and national issues such as inequality, discrimination, oppression, racism, and the repression of civil liberties. It will provide the learner with opportunities to critically reflect on the effect globalization is having on social care practice, namely how it is changing service delivery and altering how we work within a globalized world and culturally diverse society. It aims to support the learner in recognizing the importance of practicing in a non- discriminatory, culturally sensitive way, respecting differences in beliefs and cultural practices of individuals or groups within society. The learner will also be encouraged to reflect on their own life experience vis - a- vie others, to see the world as others see it.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the theoretical frameworks used to describe why oppression, discrimination, prejudice, racism, and xenophobia occur in society. (D1- P1,P3, P5, P8, P22, P23) (D4- P4) (D5- P1, P2, P6, P7, P14, P15).
LO2 Illustrate emerging human rights and contemporary global issues which social care workers may be exposed to within social care practice. (D1 - P22)(D5- P1, P2).
LO3 Critically appraise current international human rights treaties, national equality legislation and the contribution of campaigns to promote equality and respect for diversity both international and nationally and the implications for contemporary social care practice. (D1 - P1, P3, P5, P8, P9,P22,P23) (D5 - P1,P2,P3, P15).
LO4 Apply anti - discriminatory, anti – oppressive and anti- racist approaches to professional social care practice.(D1 - P1, P3, P5, P8,P22,P23) (D2 -P2, P3, P4, P12) (D4 - P4) (D5- P1, P2, P6, P7, P8, P13,P15).
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
8834 SOCG C1402 Introduction to Sociology for Social Care Practice
9869 SOCG C2403 Sociological Perspectives on Contemporary Social Care Policy and Practice
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Emerging human rights and contemporary global issues
Human trafficking, worker rights, LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, technology and digital security, freedom of speech and the spread of misinformation. Climate change and sustainable development. (D1- P1, P3, P5, P8, P22,P23) (D4- P4) (D5- P1, P2, P6, P7, P14, P15)
Social Activism, advocacy, and justice
Principles of Social Justice. International and national activism, movements, and campaigns to promote equality and diversity . (D1- P22) (D5- P1,P2)
Human Rights - Legal and Policy Frameworks
International Human Rights Treaties, The Constitution, European Convention of Human Rights Acts 2003 and 2014, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, the Equality Act 2009. (D1-P1, P3, P5, P8, P9, P22, P23) (D5-P1, P2, P3, P15)
Practice approaches
Anti-oppressive practice -the Mandela Model, the Share Model. Anti- racist and anti- discriminatory practice. Thompson - Personal, Structural and Cultural Model ( PSC). Understanding integration - Ager and Strang Model. Anti- racist organisational approaches. Cultural competency Prompting inclusion and diversity in social care settings. (D1- P1, P3, P5, P8, P22, P23) (D2- P2, P3, P4, P12) (D4 - P4) (D5-P1, P2, P6, P7, P8, P13, P15)
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Pick an emerging human rights and/or global issue and provide a 10-15 mins video presentation. The presentation will highlight how a particular social issue impacts on a geographical region, country and/or group of people in the world today (D1 - P22)(D5- P1, P2).
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Group of 2/3 : Pick an area of equality and diversity of interest to the students own professional development and practice, explain and reflect on the rationale for their choice. Discuss how or where they may see these issues and how it may impact on their social care practice. Identify campaigns and initiatives to support greater equality in this area. Assess the challenges of generating greater equality for their chosen area/group from a policy and practice perspective. Identify and assess practice models what support and promote equality and diversity in social care practice (D1 - P1, P3, P5, P8, P9, P22,P23) (D2 -P2, P3, P4, P12) (D4 - P4) (D5- P1, P2, P6, P7,P8, P13,P15).
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact The material and content covered in the lectures will support the following proficiencies. 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Relevent supplementary reading material , documentaries etc will be made available on the VLE (Blackboard). These independent learning resources are aimed at expanding the learners understanding of global issues and reflect on how or where they may be confronted with this issues within their professional practice. 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Corrigall - Brown C.. (2021), Imagining Society. An Introduction to Sociology, Sage, USA.
  • Bhatti – Sinclair K.. (2011), Anti – Oppressive Practice in Social Work, Palgrave Macmillan, UK.
  • Giddens A. & Sutton P.. (2021), Sociology, 9th. Polity, UK.
  • Lyons D. & Brown T. 2021. 'Proficiency Guide. Guide to the Standard of Social Care proficiency for Social Care Workers', Ireland.
  • Mattewman B., Curtis B. & Mayeda D. (2021), Bring Sociological, 3rd. Red Globe Press, UK.
  • McCann G.& O'hAdhmail F.. (2020), International Human Rights, Social Policy and Global Development. Critical Perspectives., Policy Press, Bristol UK.
  • Parker J.. (2020), Introductory Social Work . Learning Matters, 2020. Sage, London.
  • Ritizer G.. (2021), Essentials of Sociology, 4th. Sage, USA.
  • Tedam P.. (2021), Anti- Oppressive Practice., Sage, London.
  • Yuill C.& Gibson A ( editors). (2011), Sociology for Social Work : An Introduction, Sage, London.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • European Journal of Social Work. Peer reviewed articles.
  • International Journal of Social Work. Peer reviewed articles.
  • Journal of Social Development. Peer reviewed articles.
  • Irish Journal of Sociology. Peer reviewed articles.
Other Resources
  • International Labour Organisation. Multiple references.
  • United Nations Human Rights Commission. Multiple references.
  • United Nations office on Drugs and Crime. Multiple references.
  • Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. Multiple references.
Discussion Note: