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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Schooling, Society and Welbeing
Module Code	ES444
School	School of Education Studies
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: James O'Higgins-Norman Semester 2: James O'Higgins-Norman Autumn: James O'Higgins-Norman
Module Teacher	James O'Higgins-Norman
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Students who complete this module will be able to identify the connection between an individual's wellbeing in education and his/her societal context. Arising from their reflective practice they will be able to create innovative approaches to develop educational practice.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify traditional and alternative concepts of kinship and belonging.
2. Analyse the impact of a person's integration into society on his/her performance in school.
3. Identify the characteristics of specific generational trends and how these apply to educational attainment.
4. Consider the role of diversity in society and how these impact on an individual's wellbeing
5. Engage in case study research to expand their practice and improve their professional context

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	12	Weekly
Lecture	24	Societal Context
Independent learning	60	Theoretical Research
Assignment	29	Research Professional Case Study
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Society and Wellbeing.
Kinship and Constructions of Family.

Society and Wellbeing.
Generational Concepts and Characteristics.

Society and Wellbeing.
Exploring Family Systems.

Society and Wellbeing.
Racism and Ethnic Diversity.

Society and Wellbeing.
Sociological Perspectives on Suicide.

Society and Wellbeing.
Sexual Orientations.

Society and Wellbeing.
Sociology of Spirituality.

Society and Schooling.
Gender and Education.

Schooling and Wellbeing.
Religion Church and Education.

Schooling and Wellbeing.
Schooling and Social Inequalities.

Schooling and Wellbeing.
Homophobic Bullying in Schools.

Schooling and Wellbeing.
Travelling Community and Schooling.

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing.
Concepts of Wellbeing.

Pastoral Care and Wellbeing.
Pastoral Care in Schools.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Reflective Professional Case Study	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

O'Higgins-Norman, James: 2008, Homophobic Bullying in Irish Secondary Education, Academica, Palo Alto, California, 9781933146454
Lodge, K., Lynch, K.: 2004, Diversity at School, Equality Auhtority, Dublin, 1904541194
Renehan, C.: 2006, Different planets? ; gender attitudes and classroom practice in post-primary teaching, Liffey Press, Dublin, 9781905785162
Robert K. Yin (Editor): 2009, Case Study Research: Design and Methods, Sage, Thousand Oaks, California, 9781412960991
Michael Bassey: 1999, Case study research in educational settings, Open University Press, Ballmoor, Buckingham, 0335199844

Other Resources

None

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