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

Module Title	Working for Inclusion
Module Code	NS326
School	School of Nursing and Human Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Richard Jackson Semester 2: Richard Jackson Autumn: Richard Jackson
Module Teacher	Richard Jackson
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Society needs to broaden its bounderies and embrace the ideas of diversity allowing access and equality for all. On the other hand people in marginalised groups need to take responsibility to work towards getting their needs met by forming relevant advocacy and pressure groups. This module will enable students make connections with concepts and strategies that will advance their nursing skills in caring for people from marginalised groups. Students taking part will consider how health care professionals can respond to faciliate inclusion within their branch of nursing.

Learning Outcomes

1. Debate theoretical perspectives and policies on inclusion.
2. Examine inclusion research.
3. Identify barriers and enablers to inclusion in the students defined area of practice.
4. Evaluate their own attitudes and beliefs about people from marginalised groups.
5. Evaluate strategies that work towards inclusion in the health and social sectors within Europe.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	25	No Description
Seminars	5	No Description
Tutorial	5	No Description
Independent learning	90	No Description
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

Policies and Reports.
A look at what has been written about inlcusion by the United Nations, Europe and the Irish Government..

Historical Context.
An exploration of the historic nature of health care that has contributed to margnialisation.

Theoretical Concepts.
Examine inclusion theory.

Related Concepts.
Equlality, dignity, respect, rights, citizenship, empowerment, discrmination and advocacy..

Barriers to Inclusion.
Discover the elements that makes inclusion more difficult to realise.

Media.
How does the meedia influence the inclusion agenda?.

Research.
What has resaerch shown about inclusion?.

Strategies.
What strategies have been used to promote inclusion?.

Nurisng Response.
What is the response required to the inclusion agenda in every day nursing care?.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Create on one A4 sheet a pciture of the barriers faced by one marginalised group to be included in society	20%	Once per semester
Computerised test/exam	Each student will take part in a discussion on inclusion reports or related concepts around inclusion	20%	Once per semester
Assignment	A 400 word reflection on the students beliefs and attitudes to inclusion	30%	Once per semester
Computerised test/exam	A plan on a one page template to encourage inclusion in the students area of practice	30%	Once per semester

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

Bates, P.: 2002, Working for Inclusion, The Sainsbury Centre, London,
Bollard, M.: 2009, Intellectual Disability and Social Inclusion, Churchhill Livingstone, China,
Mason: 2005, Incurably Human, London, Inclusive Solutions UK Ltd,
Repper, J & Perkins, R. 2003: 2003, Social Inclusion and Recovery, Baliliere Tindall, London,

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

BNGN

BSc in Nursing (General)

BNID

BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)

BNPY

BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for NS326

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