| Module Title |
Pedagogy & Sexual Health Education |
| Module Code |
NS5062 (ITS) / EDU1154 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
Science & Health |
School |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
| Module Co-ordinator | Mel Duffy | | | Module Teachers | Therese Leufer | |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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Coursework Only
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Description
This module aims to assist those undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Sexuality Education and Sexual Well-being and Graduate Certificate Relationships and Sexuality Education for People with Intellectual Disability to analyse the skills required to provide information and education to individuals and groups in the areas of relationships and sexual well being. Students will become proficient in adapting and structuring
their teaching according to learner
preferences, abilities and requirements.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explore the method and practice of teaching in the context of relationships, sexuality and sexual health.
2. Critically evaluate a range of teaching methods
3. Engage with approaches to assessing diverse learner needs and learning styles
4. Develop a programme on relationships, sexuality and sexual well being to meet the needs of a particular group of learners
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Online activity | 24 | Synchronous and asynchronous modes of engagement. Use of break out room to enable peer discussion. All synchronous classes are interactive and are based on open class discussion | | Online activity | 25 | Directed learning: In the preparation for the class, students are given clear guidelines of what to expect with asynchronous recording, video clips,
readings and short recording to facilitate discussion and learning in class. this is online work | | Online activity | 25 | Directed learning: At the end of each session in the Extend section on loop the students are guided towards further reading, video and recording. this is online work | | Assignment Completion | 30 | Part 1: Interrogation of a Policy or Guideline | | Assignment Completion | 30 | Part 2 :Develop 8 lesson plans | | Online activity | 12 | Each evening the zoom room is opened 30 minutes before and after class to facilitate interaction between students. Equally the students have the capacity to create their own zoom rooms or one can be prepared for them should they so wish. | | Online activity | 25 | Debate: Participation in the discussion forum during the week. This leads to peer learning and the development of a community of learners. This happens online. | | Independent Study | 49 | As an independent learner students have access to student support services to facilitate learning, from academic writing skills,
improving their study skills, development of group learning skill and engagement with the library.
This enables the student to develop the skill set for becoming a lifelong learner. | | Online activity | 30 | Individual assessment feedback | | Total Workload: 250 |
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
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
PedagogyMethod and Practice of TeachingThe current Irish Context for teaching about Relationships, Sexual Health and SexualityLocal and National Strategies and PoliciesEffective educationWhat works and why?Creating a suitable learning EnvironmentExplore learning environmentsMethodsFlipping the classroom, Blended Learning,Creating Interactive Lessons, Project based Learning / Lecture,Discussion / group work, Demonstration, Buzz Groups, Brainstorming, One to one teaching/instruction, Role plays, Aids / VideoPracticeLearning plans and lesson plans, Developing your own teaching resources.EvaluationEvaluating Learners, teachers and overall programmes |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Part 1: Interrogation of a Policy or Guideline regarding Relationships / Sexual Well Being / Sexuality Education. | 50% | Sem 2 End | | Assignment | Part 2: Develop 8 lesson plans for a Relationships, Sexuality and Sexual Well Being Education programme for an identified group of people. | 50% | Week 30 |
| 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 |
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Indicative Reading List
- Allen, Louisa. editor; Rasmussen, Mary Lou. editor: 2017, The Palgrave Handbook of Sexuality Education, Palgrave Macmillan, London,
- Muijs D. and Reynolds D.: 2017, Effective Teaching: Evidence and Practice, 4th, SAGE Publications Ltd,
- Everett, S.: 2014, Handbook of Contraception and Sexual Health, Routledge, London,
- Triska, Andrew: 2018, Sexuality and intellectual disabilities: a guide for professionals, Routledge, New York,
- Leane, M. and Kiely, E.: 2014, Sexualities and Irish Society, Orpen Press,
- Davida Hartman (Author), Kate Brangan (Illustrator): 2013, Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Professional's Guide to Understanding, Preventing ... and Responding to Inappropriate Behaviours, 978-184905385
- Andrew Maxwell Triska: 2018, Sexuality and Intellectual Disabilities, 978-113823102
- Simon Foley: 2017, Intellectual Disability and the Right to a Sexual Life: A Continuation of the Autonomy/Paternalism Debate, Routledge Advances in Disability Studies,
- Evonne Hedgepeth and Joan Helmich: 0, Teaching About Sexuality and HIV: Principles and Methods for Effective Education, 978-081473535
- Allen, Louisa: 2005, Sexual subjects: young people, sexuality and education, Houndmills: Palgrave Macmillan,
- Kane, Ros, editor; Simovska, Venka, editor: 2015, Health education: sexuality education in different contexts: limitations and possibilities, Emerald, Bradford, England,
- Melville, Catriona: 2015, Sexual and reproductive health at a glance, Wiley Blackwell, Chichester, West Sussex,
- McCarthy, Michelle and Thompson, David: 2016, Sex and the 3Rs: rights, risks and responsibilities: a sex education pack for working with people with learning difficulties, Hove: Pavilion,
- Blake, Simon; Muttock, Stella: 2012, Assessment, evaluation and sex & relationships education: a practical toolkit for education, health and community settings, National Children's Bureau, London,
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Other Resources
53484, Strategy, Department of Health, 2015, National Sexual Health Strategy, Ireland, https://health.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/National-Sexual-Health-Strategy.pdf, 53485, WHO, World Health Organization, Department of Reproductive Health and Research, 2010, Developing sexual health programmes A framework for action, https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/sexual_health/rhr_hrp_10_22/en/, 53486, Report, The Sexual Health Centre, 2007, The Current Status of Sex Education. Practice For People with an Intellectual. Disability in Ireland., Margaret Allen & Deirdre Seery, http://www.sexualhealthcentre.com/PUBLICATIONS/SHC%20Disability%20Report2.pdf, 53487, Assessment tool, Developed and written by The Revd Jane Fraser, edited by Hilary Dixon, 2010, Sexual Knowledge and Behaviour An Assessment Tool for Use with Young People with Learning Disabilities, http://www.me-and-us.co.uk/assessmenttool/, 53488, Website, 0, b4udecide, https://b4udecide.ie/, |
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