Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AS20152: Equalities 2 |
 Credits: |
5 |
| Level: |
Intermediate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 at City of Bristol College | |
| Semester 1 at Swindon College |
| Assessment: |
CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites: |
Before taking this unit you must take AS10145 |
| Description: | Aims: The aim of this unit is to ensure that the student learns: * To critically monitor the effectiveness and assess the implementation of equality and participation policies; * To critically consider equalities in relation to social policy theory. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit students will have learnt: * A critical analysis of the effectiveness of relevant legislation and policies; * The ways in which theories of inclusiveness and participation relate within the wider context of social policy; * To understand the roles of organisations and support available and their application in practice; * To understand and evaluate how individuals and groups could be supported by legislation to ensure inclusiveness and participation within a range of settings. Skills: During the unit students will gain the following skills: * Identify and describe relevant legislation, policies and codes of practice, social policy for promoting equality; * Analyse legislation against recorded situations; * Describe rights and responsibilities; * Identify the effects of support offered to groups and individuals. Content: This unit concentrates on: * Legislation * Social policy * Purpose and role of equality and participation * Roles of organisations promoting equality and participation * Evaluation of previous reported incidents and case studies * Confidentiality vs. ethics * A critical analysis of working policies and procedures * A range of support available and evaluation of effects. |