| Module Title |
Pedagogy & Sexual Health Education |
| Module Code |
EDU1154 (ITS: NS5062) |
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Faculty |
Nursing, PsyT & Comm Health |
School |
Science & Health |
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NFQ level |
9 |
Credit Rating |
10 |
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Description
This module aims to assist those undertaking the Grad Cert in Sexuality and Sexual Health Education and the Grad Cert in Relationships and Sexuality Education for people with Intellectual Disabilities to analyse the skills required to provide information and education to individuals and groups in the areas of relationships and sexual health. 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 health to meet the needs of a particular group of learners
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | This is a 12 week lecturing series of 2 hours per week. | | Fieldwork | 80 | This is were this is where the development of the students own learning, their integration of the knowledge gleaned and their reflection on readings and other activities implemented. | | Assignment Completion | 80 | Part 1: Interrogation of a Policy or Guideline,
Part 2 :Develop lesson plans, | | Independent Study | 66 | Focus on own area of practice |
| Total Workload: 250 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 21295 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Mel Duffy | Module Teacher | Therese Leufer |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | n/a | 100% | n/a |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Allen, Louisa. editor; Rasmussen, Mary Lou. editor: 2017, The Palgrave Handbook of Sexuality Education, Palgrave Macmillan, London,
- Alice Hoyle,Ester McGeeney: 2019, Great Relationships and Sex Education, Routledge, 350, 0815393636
- Pete Wallis,Thalia Wallis: 0, Conversations about Consent, 1787750817
- 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,
- Leane, M. and Kiely, E.: 2014, Sexualities and Irish Society, Orpen Press,
- Triska, Andrew: 2018, Sexuality and intellectual disabilities: a guide for professionals, Routledge, New York,
- 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,
Articles:
None |
Other Resources
- Report (Ireland): Report on the Review of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in primary and postprimary schools, https://ncca.ie/media/4462/report-on-the-review-of-relationships-and-sexuality-education-rse-in-primary-and-post-primary-school.pdf
- Strategy: Department of Health, 2015, National Sexual Health Strategy, Ireland, https://health.gov.ie/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/National-Sexual-Health-Strategy.pdf
- 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/
- 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
- 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/
- Website: b4udecide, https://b4udecide.ie/
- Journal: Sex Education, https://www.tandfonline.com/action/journalInformation?show=aimsScope&journalCode=csed20
- Toolkit (UK): Respect Healthy Relationships, https://www.womensaid.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Expect-Respect-Healthy-Relationships-Toolkit.pdf
- Toolkit (TUSLA): Sexuality and relationship development resource, https://www.sexualwellbeing.ie/for-professionals/supports/resources/healthy-sexuality-and-relationship-toolkit.pdf
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