Module Title: | Ethics and Human Rights |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Strategies used for delivery include a broad range of learning methodologies.
Classes will be based around lectures and group discussions.
This class will be taught primarily by means of lectures- communicating knowledge and ideas from the lecturer to the student. Class discussion/Debate-Students will be encouraged to activiely participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical and communication skills including problem based learning and group activities. Self-Directed Independent learning- the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices. E-learning- It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line learning materials to assist independent learning
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Module Aim: |
The central aims of this module are to help students to reflect critically on the moral values that are implicitly or explicitly appealed to in the practice of social care, and to enable them to think more clearly about the moral issues and dilemmas that arise in social care work. |
Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
LO1 |
Critically analyse the central values that inform social care practice.D1.-Pr.5; D1.-Pr.14;D4.P1; D4, P2; D.5-Pr.2; D.5-Pr. 2 |
LO2 |
Evaluate ethical theories as they relate to social care. D1-Pr.11; D.1-Pr. 12; D5-Pr.2; D4,P1. |
LO3 |
Apply human rights frameworks and principles (including children's rights) to the practice of social care. D.1-Pr 1; D1.-Pr.3; D.1-Pr.11; D1-Pr.8; D1-P15, D2-Pr19; D.5-Pr.8; D5.-Pr. 9; D.5-Pr.15 |
LO4 |
Explain and evaluate the role of codes of ethics. D.1-Pr.1; D1.-Pr.7, D4, P3. |
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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No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
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 |
Social Care Values
What are moral values?
Some core social care values:
e.g. dignity, respect; care; equality; freedom and autonomy; empathy; human rights, sustainability (D1.-Pr.5; D1.-Pr.14; D.5-Pr.2; D.5-Pr. 2)
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Ethical Theory and Social Care
The purpose of ethical theories;
Indicative theories:
Kant and the ethics of duty
Bentham, Mill and utilitarian ethics
Aristotle and virtue ethics
Ethics of care (e.g. Noddings, Gilligan, Held, Kittay)
Theories of social justice, e.g. Capabilities Approach (Sen, Nussbaum), Rawls and distributive justice; Franz Fanon. (D1-Pr.11; D.1-Pr. 12; D5-Pr.2;)
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Human Rights
What are human rights?
What are children's rights?
Justifications for human rights;
International human rights instruments, e.g. UNCRC, UNCRPD
Applications of human rights, including children's rights, in social care. The Lundy model and social care.
Human rights and the climate emergency
The challenge of collective and intergenerational rights (D.1-Pr 1; D1.-Pr.3; D.1-Pr.11; D1-Pr.8; D2-Pr19; D.5-Pr.8; D5.-Pr. 9; D.5-Pr.15)
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Professionalism and Codes of Ethics
What are professional ethics?
The purpose and function of codes of ethics
Codes and professionalism;
Codes of ethics for social care professionals;
Approaches to ethical decision-making in professional practice. (D.1-Pr.1; D1.-Pr.7; D1.-Pr.5; D1.-Pr.14; D.5-Pr.2; D.5-Pr. 2)
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 60.00% |
Practical | 40.00% |
Continuous Assessment |
Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
Project |
A project in which students will critically analyse, reflect upon and present on the application of human rights (including children's rights) to social care practice. D1.-Pr.5; D1.-Pr.14;D4.P1; D4, P2; D.5-Pr.2; D.5-Pr. 2 D1-Pr.11; D.1-Pr. 12; D5-Pr.2; D4,P1.D.1-Pr 1; D1.-Pr.3; D.1-Pr.11; D1-Pr.8; D1-P15, D2-Pr19; D.5-Pr.8; D5.-Pr. 9; D.5-Pr.15 |
1,2,3 |
60.00 |
n/a |
Case Studies |
Students will be asked to evaluate and reflect upon relevant ethical values, theory and codes of practice.D1-Pr.11; D.1-Pr. 12; D5-Pr.2; D4,P1.D.1-Pr 1; D1.-Pr.3; D1-Pr.8; D1-P15, D2-Pr19; D.5-Pr.8; D5.-Pr. 9; D.5-Pr.15D.1-Pr.1; D1.-Pr.7, D4, P3. |
2,3,4 |
40.00 |
n/a |
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 |
Independent Learning Time |
15 Weeks per Stage |
13.47 |
Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
4.00 |
Total Hours |
250.00 |
Module Delivered In
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