Module: Working for Inclusion

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Working for Inclusion
Module Code	NS326
School	38
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Kumaresan Cithambaram Semester 2: Kumaresan Cithambaram Autumn: Kumaresan Cithambaram
Module Teachers	Kumaresan Cithambaram
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only
A student resubmits material amending written work based on feedback received.

Description

Society needs to broaden its boundaries and embrace ideas of diversity, enabling access and equality for all. On the other hand, individuals in marginalised groups are encouraged to take responsibility to work towards getting their needs met by forming relevant advocacy and pressure groups. This module supports students to make connections with concepts and strategies to advance their nursing skills in caring for individuals from marginalised groups. Students taking part consider how health care professionals can respond to facilitate 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 nursing practice.
4. Evaluate their own attitudes and beliefs about marginalised groups in society.
5. Evaluate strategies supporting inclusion within the health and social arena across Europe.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	20	Lectures- as appropriate,face to face / online.
Seminars	5	Small group work support /discussion
Tutorial	5	Tutorials as appropriate
Independent Study	90	Independent study time
Fieldwork	5	Student(s) complete a mapping exercise of a community they are familiar with, bearing in mind the concept of social inclusion.
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. t Available online through the DCU library / or appropriate Government / International website.
An exploration of what is written about inclusion from the United Nations, Europe and the Irish Government. This material is available online through the DCU library / or appropriate Government / International website

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%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Assessment description (1) A mapping exercise of a community/ area a student(s) is / are familiar with. (2) A group / individual submission on a topic of relevance to social inclusion. (3) An alternative assessment, negotiated with the student and module coordinator may be completed in place of the above assessment activities.	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
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

Programme or List of Programmes

BNGN	BSc in Nursing (General)
BNID	BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability)
BNPY	BSc in Nursing (Mental Health)
BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

Date of Last Revision

25-AUG-08

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