QUAL C1402 - Introduction to Social Policy for Social Care Practice

Module Title:Introduction to Social Policy for Social Care Practice
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures, reading, online resources, classroom activities, guest speakers and discussions.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to introduce the discipline of Social Policy to learners and its application to Social Care Practice. The module aims to develop the learners understanding of social policy and its influence on all aspects of our personal and professional lives. It will provide the learner with an overview of the process of policy and legislation formation. It explores the historical development and the influence of the European Union and other international agencies on the development social policy and service provision in Ireland to protect and provide health, safety, welfare, equality, and dignity for all. It with provide the learner with an understanding of the influence of demography, the economy, political ideology, and social values on the development of social policy and service provision.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Identify the political, social, cultural factors which have influenced and shaped contemporary Irish society. D1(P9) D5( P1,P2,P3,P6,P14,P15)
LO2 Discuss the emergence of the Irish welfare state and the development of social policy in Ireland in relation to income security, housing, education, health and the commodification of care. D1(P9) D5(P1,P2, P14,).
LO3 Outline concepts such as rights, redistribution, equality, social justice, recognition, social solidarity, marketisation and their relevance to social policy.D1 (P9) D5( P1,P2,P3, P6, P14,P15)
LO4 Examine the role of social policy in addressing social issues such as poverty, social exclusion, marginalisation, discrimination, homelessness and housing. D1 (P9) D5( P1,P2,P3, P6, P14,P15)
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Introduction to social policy
What is social policy? The aims of social policy. Key concepts in social policy: e.g., equality, rights, social justice. The policymaking and the legislative process D1 (P9) D5 ( P1, P2, P3, P6, P14, P15)
History and Development of the Irish Welfare State
Historical, political, social and cultural influence. The impact of political ideology and the political spectrum upon policymaking The role and influence of the EU and United Nations Human Rights on social policy development and implementation.D1 (P9) D5( P1,P2,P3, P6, P14,P15)
Social Service Provision
Structure of Service delivery – the mix economy of welfare. Gender and Welfare – male- breadwinner and dual earner models and their implication for policy. Introduction to income security, housing policy, education, and health policy. The impact of the economy, taxation and budget on the provision of service and care . D1 (P9) D5 ( P1,P2,P3, P6, P14,P15)
The role of Social Policy in address issues of inequality in Ireland
The measurement of poverty. The groups most at risk of poverty, discrimination etc., Current policy provision to combat social inequality in Ireland. Issue of diversity and discrimination; social policy and Travellers, Immigrants, the homeless and LGBTQ+ community. D1 (P9) D5( P1,P2,P3, P6, P14,P15)
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Multiple Choice Questions D1(P9) D5( P1,P2,P3, P6, P14,P15) 1,2 50.00 Week 6
Essay D1 (P9) D5( P1,P2,P3, P6, P14,P15) 3,4 50.00 Week 13
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 3.00
Tutorial 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Assignment 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HHPSC_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Professional Social Care Practice 2 Mandatory
CW_HHPSC_D Bachelor of Arts in Professional Social Care Practice 2 Mandatory