Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which childhood is constructed and understood
2. Demonstrate an awareness of children’s rights
3. Demonstrate an awareness of activities and developments aimed at promoting children’s rights and participation in Ireland
4. Consider the extent to which children’s rights have been realised in different domains in Ireland
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 |
| Field Trip/External Visits | 8 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 14 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 80 |
| Total | 126 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Work Assignment: Group presentation on assigned topic | Week 12 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 30 |
No |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: Weekly Multiple Choice Questionnaire (MCQ) | Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 60 |
No |
| Reflective Assignment: Final reflective assignment | Week 14 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 10 |
No |
| Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
|---|---|
| In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback on presentation takes place in class during the final three weeks of the module. Feedback on final assignment is provided after grading
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ashley Bough | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Aoife Crummy | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Dr Gabriela Martinez Sainz | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
| Amalia Fenwick | Tutor |