Module Details
Module Code: |
DISB C2402 |
Module Title:
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Disability and Positive Ageing
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Title:
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Disability and Positive Ageing
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eileen Doyle
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Module Author:: |
Fionnuala Hunter
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
D1,3,8, D5,2,3,6,7. |
LO2 |
Explore evidence based interventions and best practice principles for working with individuals with people with disability and the ageing population.
D2,3,9,12,D3,2,6,10. |
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. D3,1,2,6,12,D5,2,3,6,7. |
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 -5, 8,D 2 1, 2, ;D 5 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 6, 12, 13, 15, 19. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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9449 |
PRTC C1402 |
Professional Social Care Practice Contexts Models and Legal System |
9516 |
DEVL C1402 |
Professional Social Care Theory and Practice |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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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, D2 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 17; D 3 - Pr 1, 6, 7, 13; D 5 - Pr 1, 5, 7, 8, 11, .
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Disability and Ageing in context
Impact of Disability legislation framework; Also the impact of specific social policies to include UNCRPD ;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 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.
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Practice Concepts applied to the areas of disability and ageing.
Rights based approach and social justice, Anti Discriminatory Practice, Advocacy, Ageism, Dual Diagnosis. Social Inclusion concepts; Empowerment; Self Determination.. D1 - Pr 5, 8, 23 ; D2 - Pr 1, 2, 3, 4, 17; D3- Pr 8, 9, 10, 11, 15: D 4- Pr 1, 2, 3, 4; D 5 - Pr 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 19.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
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.
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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 |
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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,
D4 - Pr ,4,12.
D5 - Pr ,4,5,6 |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Independent Learning |
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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 |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.93 |
89 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Colin Cameron. (2013), Disability Studies, SAGE Publications Limited, p.184, [ISBN: 9781446267677].
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Dan Goodley. (2016), Disability Studies, Sage Publications Limited, p.296, [ISBN: 9781446280683].
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Health Information and Quality Authority. (2013), Guidance for Designated Centres Intimacy and Sexual Relationships., Government publications, Dublin.
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Health Information and Quality Authority. (2013), National Standards for Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities, Government Publications, Dublin.
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Health Information and Quality Authority. (2013), About the Regulation of Residential Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities, Government Publications, Dublin.
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Health Information and Quality Authority. (2015), Guidance for providers of health and social care services, Government Publications, Dublin.
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Kathleen Lynch (Editor), John Baker (Editor), Maureen Lyons (Editor). Affective Equality, Palgrave Macmillan, p.336, [ISBN: 9780230227194].
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Burnett and Thorsborne. (2015), Restroative Practice and Special Needs: A Practical Guide to Working Restoratively with Young People, 1st. Jessica Kingsley, London.
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Chantal Sicile-Kira. (2014), Autism Spectrum Disorder, TarcherPerigee, p.371, [ISBN: 9780399166631].
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Allen and Medaglia. (2015), Can I tell you about Sensory Processing Difficulties? A guide for frieneds, family and professionals, 1st. Jessica Kingsley, London, [ISBN: 78-1849056403].
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Lennard Davis. (2014), The End of Normal, 1st. University of Michigan Press, p.155, [ISBN: 9780472052028].
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Health Information and Quality Authority. Supporting people's autonomy: a guidance document., Government Publications, Dublin.
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Karín Lesnik-Oberstein. (2015), Rethinking Disability Theory and Practice, 1st. Palgrave Macmillan, p.216, [ISBN: 9781137456960].
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Lisa E. Cox,Carolyn J. Tice,Dennis D. Long. (2015), Introduction to Social Work, SAGE, p.480, [ISBN: 9781452244341].
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Mackleprang, R.W. and Salsgiver, R.O.. (2015), Disability: A Diversity Model Approach in Human Service Practice, Lyceum Books, [ISBN: 9781935871675].
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Barry M. Prizant,Tom Fields-Meyer. (2015), Uniquely Human, 1st. Simon and Schuster, p.272, [ISBN: 9781476776231].
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Rachel Adams,Benjamin Reiss,David Serlin. (2015), Keywords for Disability Studies, 1st. NYU Press, p.288, [ISBN: 9781479839520].
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H. Lee Swanson,Karen R. Harris,Steve Graham. (2014), Handbook of Learning Disabilities, Second Edition, 2nd. Guilford Publications, p.716, [ISBN: 9781462518685].
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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].
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Mian Wang,George H. S. Singer. (2016), Supporting Families of Children with Developmental Disabilities, Oxford University Press, p.376, [ISBN: 9780199743070].
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Katie Ellis,Rosemarie Garland-Thomson,Mike Kent,Rachel Robertson. (2018), Manifestos for the Future of Critical Disability Studies, Interdisciplinary Disability Studies, p.258, [ISBN: 9781138483910].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Shakespeare, T., Zeilig, H. and Mittler,
P.,. (2017), Rights in mind: Thinking differently
about dementia and disability, Dementia.
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person centred planning. Peer reviewed journal articles,
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National Disability Authority. Peer reviewed journal articles,
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Health Information and Quality Authority. Multiple references,
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