| Credit Weighting: |
5
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| No. of Students: |
Min 20, Max 30.
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| Pre-requisite(s): |
None
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| Co-requisite(s): |
None
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| Teaching Period(s): |
Semesters 1 or 2 or 3. (semester details for this module will be confirmed at the start of the programme).
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| Teaching Methods: |
24hr(s) Lectures; 76hr(s) Other (self-directed learning)
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| Module Co-ordinator: |
Dr Séamus O Tuama, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Lecturer(s): |
Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education.
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| Module Objective: |
To critically examine the principles of inclusion, with specific reference to accessiblity and universal design.
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| Module Content: |
Principles underpinning accessibility and universal design will be examined as well as: human rights as a dynamic driver of change, and international and Irish efforts to further develop access strategies and initiatives across a range of departments/sectors towards increasing capacity for full participation of people with disabilities.
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| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:- Discuss the principles underpinning accessibility and universal design.
- Examine course/programme promotional materials to ascertain the extent to which they adhere to the principles of universal design.
- Evaluate the potential accessibility of specific products, places, facilities, programmes and courses.
- Identify strategies to enhance their design and inclusivity.
- Identify potential approaches to positively impact accessibility and universal design in educational, labour market and public service settings.
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| Assessment: |
Total Marks 100: Continuous Assessment 100 marks (2,500 word case study).
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| Compulsory Elements: |
Continuous Assessment.
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| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): |
Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero.
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| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: |
40%.
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| End of Year Written Examination Profile: |
No Formal Written Examination.
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| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: |
Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated (as prescribed by the Module Coordinator).
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