Module Details

Module Code: PLAC8003
Title: Community Work Placement 7
Long Title: Community Work Placement 7
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 0111 - Placement
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module critically addresses the learner's professional development within the community workplace setting, via reflective practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Critically evaluate the process of reflective practice and assess their ability to reflect within the learning process.
LO2 Critically review their performance in the work placement.
LO3 Evaluate the work practices in their workplace in the context of good/best practice for the sector.
LO4 Develop a set of recommendations for improvement of their practice.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Reflective Practice
The reflective process - history and development. Reflective practice - model and methods - ethical workplace practice.
The Community Workplace
Policies and practice. Models of good practice. Auditing and the benchmarking process (All Ireland Standards for Community Work). UK Occupational Standards. Legal/statutory requirements.
Workplace Reporting and Audits
Continuous professional development - communities of practice.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Assessment Description
Critical commentary on the process of reflective practice and their ability to reflect
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 80
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
Audit of the workplace and of their own performance in the workplace in the context of best practice requirements
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture/Workshop Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Workplace Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture/Workshop Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Directed Workplace Learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hickey, T., Mohon, P.. (2005), Participation--From Tyranny to Transformation?: Exploring New Approaches to Participation in Development, Zed Books, [ISBN: 184277461].
  • Jackson, A. & C. O'Doherty. (2012), Community Development in Ireland, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 978071714972].
  • Wilson, Mandy. (2001), Building Practitioner Strengths, Community Development Foundation, [ISBN: 978-1901974195].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Butcher, Hugh; Banks, Sarah; Henderson, Paul & Jim Robertson. (2007), Critical Community Practice, Policy Press, Bristol, [ISBN: 978-1861347916].
  • Edwards, Michael; Hulme, David (Editors). (2010), Non-Governmental Organisations - Accountability and Performance, Earthscan, London, [ISBN: 978-1853833106].
  • Forde, Catherine; Kiely, Elizabeth & Rosie Meade (Editors). (2010), Youth and Community Work in Ireland, Blackhall Publishing, [ISBN: 978-1842181737].
  • House, Ernest R.. (1993), Professional Evaluation: Social impact and political consequences, Sage Pub., Newbury Park, Calif., [ISBN: 978-0803949966].
  • Johns, Christopher (Editor). (2010), Becoming a Reflective Practitioner, Third. Oxford Press, Oxford, [ISBN: 9781405185677].
  • Ledwith, Margaret & Springett, Jane. (2009), Participatory Practice: Community-based action for transformative change, Policy Press, Bristol, [ISBN: 978-1847420121].
  • Mezirow, Jack; Taylor, Edward W. & Associates (Editors). (2009), Transformative Learning in Practice: Insights from Community, Workplace and Higher Education, John Wiley and Sons, [ISBN: 9780470257906#].
  • Schön, D. (1990), Educating the Reflective Practitioner: Toward a New Design for Teaching and Learning in the Professions, Jossey-Bass, [ISBN: 1555422209].
  • Department of Health and Youth Affairs. (2011), Child Protection and Welfare Practice Handbook, Health Service Executive, Dublin, p.184.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • Archarya, B., Kumar, Y., Satyamutri V. & R. Tandon. (2011), Reflections on Participatory Evaluation, the PVOH Experience, in: Participation and Goverance, vol. 5 (12), p.11 - 16.
  • Thorpe, K.. (2010), Reflective Learning Journals, from Concept to Practice, Reflective Practice Journal, volume 5, issue 3, p.327 - 343.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HCOED_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Community Development 7 Mandatory