Module Details

Module Code: DISB C2701
Module Title: Disability and Positive Ageing
Title: Disability and Positive Ageing
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: John Balfe
Domains:  
Module Description: The module aim is to:
1. Explore with students the various theoretical principles that underpin working with people with disabilities from a rights based, citizenship and equality agenda.
2. Expand students' knowledge regarding impairments and disability issues.
3. Explore the role and function of inter-agency and multidisciplinary work.
4. Evaluate a range of frameworks when designing person centred programmes with clients.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the various theoretical principles that underpin working with people with disabilities and across the life span from a rights based, citizenship and equality agenda. D1 Pr 2,7,16, 22, 23; D2 - Pr 4, 12, 17; D4 - Pr 3, D. 5 - Pr 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14.
LO2 Explore evidence based interventions and best practice principles for working with individuals with people with disability and the ageing population. D 1 - Pr 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 15, 16, 21, 23; D2 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 12, 17; D 3 - Pr 1, 6, 7, 13; D 5 - Pr 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19.
LO3 Identify a range of issues that impact on the lived experiences by analysing the effectiveness of current national and international legislation, policy, standards and services for people with disabilities and across the lifespan. D 1 - Pr 1, 3, 9, 13, 16. D 2 - Pr 4, 12; D 3 - Pr 1, 6; D 5- Pr 1, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 15.
LO4 Comprehend the importance of independence, self-determination, advocacy and purposeful activity including anti discriminatory practices and ways of working in social care that promote inclusion for people with disability and ageing populations. D1 - Pr 5, 8, 10, 11, 22, 23 ; D2 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; D3- Pr 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15: D 4- Pr 1, 2, 3, 4; D 5 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
10052 MODL C1701 Professional Social Care Practice: Contexts, Models and Legal System) (Draft)
10054 PRAC C1701 Professional Social Care Theory and Practice
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Theories of Disability and Ageing across the lifespan
Theory as a source of knowledge for evidence informed practice; Origin of Eugenics; Social model, Medical Model, Spoiled Identity Theory, Disengagement Theory, Life course theories. Affirmation Model; Critical Disability Studies, Theories of ageing; D1 Pr 2,7,16, 22, 23; D2 - Pr 4, 12, 17; D4 - Pr 3, D. 5 - Pr 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14.
Interventions, services and supports through the lifespan
Independent assessment of needs; Individual Person centred practice; Holistic assessments; Recording and evaluation. Understand concepts of ‘Quality of Life’ - A focus on quality services promoting quality of life and choice: an understanding of how HIQA and Mental Health Commission requirements promote the service user experience; Promotion of independent living: D 1 - Pr 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 15, 16, 21, 23; D2 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 12, 17; D 3 - Pr 1, 6, 7, 13; D 5 - Pr 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19.
Disability and Ageing in context
Impact of Disability legislation framework; Assisted Decision Making (Capacity) Act 2015; UNCRPD ; Also impact of specific social polices such as Sharing the Vision: National Advocacy Service for People with Disability; National Disability Inclusion Strategy 2017-2021; The Transforming Lives programme, including: New Directions. The National Ageing Strategy: Time to Move on from Congregated Settings. Working with families and individuals affected by homelessness and other structural inequalities in society. D 1 - Pr 1, 3, 9, 13, 16. D 2 - Pr 4, 12; D 3 - Pr 1, 6; D 5- Pr 1, 6, 7, 11, 12, 14, 15.
Practice Concepts applied to the areas of disability and ageing.
Human Rights based approach in social care services; Anti Discriminatory Practice: Advocacy: Ageism: Dual Diagnosis: Social Inclusion concepts; Empowerment; Self Determination. D1 - Pr 5, 8, 10, 11, 22, 23 ; D2 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; D3- Pr 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15: D 4- Pr 1, 2, 3, 4; D 5 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 100
Timing Sem 2 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Case Study or Project: 100% CA may consist of a written or presented paper, a literature review, a case study and a reflective section on themes, issues covered throughout the module.
D1 - Pr 5, 8, 10, 11, 22, 23 ; D2 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; D3- Pr 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15: D 4- Pr 1, 2, 3, 4; D 5 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written 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 Lectures - communicating knowledge and ideas from the lecturer to the student. D1 - Pr 3, 5, D2 - Pr 1,2,3, D3 - Pr ,10,11,13,15, Guest lectures (as part of lecture time allocated)– the module will be complimented with selected guest lectures from the disability sector to reinforce theory to practice concepts. - D1 - Pr 2,3 5, 6, 9, 17, 20, 21, 23. D2: Pr. 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, D.3 - 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 14; D4 - Pr 4, 5, 6 D 5 - Pr 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1 D4 - Pr ,4,12. D5 - Pr 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact Self-Directed Independent Learning – to enable students to build upon their own autonomy, self-assessment skills and competencies. D1 - Pr1, 2, 9, 20. D2. - Pr. 1,2, 3, 4, 11. D.3 - 1, 7, 12,13,14; D 4. Pr 2,4; D.5 Pr 4, 7, 8, 11, 12,19 E Learning –the module will be supported with on-line learning materials to assist independent learning. D1 - Pr1, 2, 9, 20. D2. - Pr. 1,2, 3, 4, 11. D.3 - 1, 7, 12,13,14; D 4. Pr 2,4; D.5 Pr 4, 7, 8, 11, 12,19 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Colin Cameron. (2013), Disability Studies, SAGE Publications Limited, p.184, [ISBN: 9781446267677].
  • Dan Goodley. (2016), Disability Studies, Sage Publications Limited, p.296, [ISBN: 9781446280683].
  • Garcia Iriarte, E., McConkey, R., & Gilligan, R. (Eds.) (2016).. Disability and Human Rights: Global Perspectives. London: Palgrave Macmillan..
  • Health Information and Quality Authority. (2013), Guidance for Designated Centres Intimacy and Sexual Relationships., Government publications, Dublin.
  • Health Information and Quality Authority. (2013), National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities, Government Publications, Dublin.
  • Health Information and Quality Authority. (2013), About the Regulation of Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities, Government Publications, Dublin.
  • Massie, B. (2019). Life Without Limits: Disability Rights Activist and Advocate, Cirencester: Mereo Books..
  • Oliver, M. (2009). Understanding Disability: from Theory to Practice, 2nd edition. London: Palgrave MacMillan..
  • Priestley, M. (2016).. Disability. In P. Aloch, T. Haux, M. May & S. Wright (Eds.) The student’s companion to social policy (5th Edition). Wiley-Blackwell: pp. 439-445..
Supplementary Book Resources
  • I. Leslie Rubin,Joav Merrick,Donald E. Greydanus,Dilip R. Patel. (2016), Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities across the Lifespan, Springer, p.2307, [ISBN: 9783319180953].
  • Karín Lesnik-Oberstein. (2015), Rethinking Disability Theory and Practice, 1st. Palgrave Macmillan, p.216, [ISBN: 9781137456960].
  • Mackleprang, R.W. and Salsgiver, R.O.. (2015), Disability: A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice, Lyceum Books, [ISBN: 9781935871675].
  • Ryan, F. (2020). Crippled: Austerity and the Demonization of Disabled People, 2nd edition, London: Verso..
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