Module: Citizenship, Diversity & Inclusion

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Citizenship, Diversity & Inclusion
Module Code	ES116 (ITS) / EDU1054 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	Policy & Professional Practice
Module Co-ordinator	Orna Farrell
Module Teachers	John Lalor, Majella Mcsharry
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

None
Repeat Essay

Description

The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to basic sociological theories. In this module students will develop students understanding of the concepts and contexts of Civic, Social and Political Education in the current education/training environment. The module will provide a framework to develop an awareness of the key issues the field and will assist students to explore the issues underpinning the design and delivery of appropriate curricula in the field. The approach taken allows students to research, discuss and evaluate the social context in which they work and to understand these contexts as they are shaped by wider social changes and movements. Additionally, this module provides a platform of knowledge that allows participants to tackle work that requires more in depth social analysis. Students are expected to attend lectures, contribute to discussions and activities and complete assessments

Learning Outcomes

1. Define the role of CSPE and Citizenship Education in the Irish Context
2. Discuss clearly the key concepts (e.g. dignity, rights and responsibilities, democracy etc) that underpin citizenship education
3. Explain how citizenship education can help to tackle problems of exculsion and inequality for certain groups
4. Articulate issues that prevent or enable active citizenship in national and international contexts
5. Develop a repertoire of methodologies for teaching citizenship education and its related concepts to others

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	25	Lecture time
Independent Study	50	Reading
Assignment Completion	50	Preparation of assignment
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

What is CSPE?

What is the current status of CSPE at all levels of Irish Education?

Personal & Societal implications of globalisation.

Citizenship Education from an international perspective

Models of Citizenship Education

Challenges around Citizenship Education

Identification of key themes in the design of a CSPE programme.

A pedagogy for Citizenship Education

Overview of current assessment methods in the field

The role of CSPE in an intercultural Ireland

Broader issues around CSPE at organisational level

Can CSPE support the development of critical thinking?

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Digital Project	Explain how citizenship education can help to tackle problems of exclusion and discrimination faced by a certain group in society; explain a challenge of active participation in society faced by this group and describe a method and resource you could use to teach other people about the challenges of this group. (Please note: your method and resource must be appropriate to the age group you are teaching and it is up to you to select and state what age group that is).	100%

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Banks, J.: 1997, Educating Citizens in a Multicultural Society, London: Teachers College Press,
Banks, J: 2005, Democracy and Diversity, University of Seattle,
Phelan, D: 2007, Giving young people a voice: student councils in schools, Dublin : Office of the Minister for Children ; Department of Health and Children ; City of Dublin VEC Curriculum Development Unit, 2007,
Torney-Putra, J., Schwille, J. and Amadeo, J.: 1999, Civic Education Across Countries: Twenty-four national case studies from the IEA civic education project (http://eric.ed.gov/ERICDocs/data/ericdocs2sql/content_storage_01/0000019b/80/17/9f/8f.pdf),
Jeffers, G. and O Connor, U.: 2008, Education for Citizenship and Diversity in Irish Contexts, Dublin: IPA,
Department of Education and Science: 0, Civic, Social and Political Education Guidelines for Teachers. (http://www.education.ie/servlet/blobservlet/jc_cspe_guide.pdf?language=EN),
CDVEC Curriculum Development Unit: 2002, Changing Perspectives: Cultural Values, Diversity and Equality in Ireland and the Wider World (http://www.nccri.ie/pdf/ChangingPerspectives.pdf),
Olser, A and Vincent, K.: 2002, Citizenship and the Channenge of Global Education, Stoke on Trent: Trentham,
Steiner, M: 1996, Developing the Global Teacher. Theory and Practice in Initial Teacher Education, Stoke on Trent: Trentham,

Other Resources

251, website, 0, http://cspe.slss.ie, 252, website, 0, http://www.cspeteachers.ie/resources.html, 253, website, 0, www.developmenteducation.ie, 254, website, 0, www.trocaire.org, 255, website, 0, www.orac.ie and/or www.irishrefugeecouncil.ie, 256, website, 0, www.paveepoint.ie, 257, website, 0, www.citizenshipteacher.co.uk,