Module Title:Diversity and Inclusion
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: A variety of teaching and learning strategies, including lectures, videos, case studies, class discussions, and written tasks will be used throughout this module. Students active participation will be encouraged to develop analytical and communication skills required throughout all areas of Higher Education. The module will be supported with on-line learning materials through Blackboard and students will be expected to engage in self-directed learning to deepen their understanding of the module
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to enable students to develop knowledge and skills that supports diverse, equitable and inclusive practice in Early Childhood Education in relation to children, their families and practitioners.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Examine the concepts of diversity, equality and inclusion
LO2 Critically discuss the place of legislation and policy in promoting diversity, equality and inclusion
LO3 Explore the principles of gender friendly early childhood settings
LO4 Discuss how diversity, equality and inclusive practices could be implemented in early childhood practice
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Key concepts
Defining diversity, equality and inclusion, the development of the concepts, dimensions of equality, equality versus equity and inclusion versus integration
Policy and legislation
The Equality Act, The UNCRC, Siolta Standard 1, Aistear – Identity and belonging, AIMS, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Charter and Guidelines for ECCE
Gender Friendly
what is gender, unconscious bias, children's books and films, the toy industry, advertising
Professional practice
The anti-bias curriculum and Tourist Curriculum, creating environments that support diversity, equality and inclusion, recognising challenges to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in practice, professional codes. The anti-bias curriculum and Tourist Curriculum, creating environments that support diversity, equality and inclusion, recognising challenges to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion in practice, professional codes; article 2 and article 29 of the UNCRC; UNCPD (Convention on Persons with Disabilities), Traveller history (article 30); Traveller Culture and History in Education.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Two part essay: Part 1: Context for provision of diversity, equality and inclusion in Early Childhood Education Part 2: Critical reflection on provision of diversity, equality and inclusion in Early childhood settings 1,2,3,4 100.00 n/a
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 Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 6.73
Total Hours 125.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.50
Independent Learning Time Every Week 11.00
Total Hours 12.50
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HWECE_B Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Practice 4 Mandatory
CW_HWECE_D Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education and Practice 4 Mandatory