| Course Content |
Expand+Adult Continuing Education (ACE) at UCC is pleased to offer this new and innovative Certificate in Practice Support in Social Farming in UCC campus and outreach centres. This course is both inter and multi-disciplinary, informed by scholarship from l...
Hide-Adult Continuing Education (ACE) at UCC is pleased to offer this new and innovative Certificate in Practice Support in Social Farming in UCC campus and outreach centres. This course is both inter and multi-disciplinary, informed by scholarship from law, policy studies, environment and mental health studies, communication and disability studies. This course is designed to introduce students to the practice of Social Farming, which is founded on the principles of equality, social inclusion, voluntary community development and collaboration. You will learn about the history of social farming, disability, marginalised groups and the diverse strengths, challenges and conceptualisations, including the different ways in which people with a disability and other marginalised groups experience the world. The role of the environment for mental health and wellbeing will be examined as well as the various supports and interventions that are available for people across their lifespan, and the legislation and policies that govern best practice.
This Certificate in Practice Support in Social Farming will help you to develop critical awareness of the key issues that impact on the everyday life of individuals with a disability and those of other marginalised groups within contemporary society. In addition, the variety of topics introduced, will equip you with the capacity for diverging thinking and enhance your knowledge and awareness of the benefits of social farming, especially in relation to mental, physical and social wellbeing.
Why Choose This Course
Benefits to Learners and Their Communities
This course enables the learner, their employer or business, community organisation, voluntary group or charity, family, friends and colleagues to better support the inclusion of those often marginalised by society. Students are encouraged in their development of facilitation and advocacy skills, as well as honing both their own knowledge and confidence. Students develop a range of life skills including; self-confidence and awareness, problem solving, independent self-management and teamwork, as well as professional presentation of self, reports and assignments.
|
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+The Certificate is delivered part-time over one academic year. It carries a 30 credit value, NFQ Level 6 Award. The Certificate is ideal if you are an adult learner looking to enhance your understanding and awareness of social farming practice. Class...
Hide-The Certificate is delivered part-time over one academic year. It carries a 30 credit value, NFQ Level 6 Award. The Certificate is ideal if you are an adult learner looking to enhance your understanding and awareness of social farming practice. Classes are structured to provide a safe learning space through a series of blended learning experiences from; class lectures, self-directed learning, experiential learning, guest speakers and enhanced by Canvas Online Learning System.
Classes are held on evenings and occasional Saturdays from September to May
Modules Taught:
SS1844 Social Farming in Practice - 5 credits
SS1845 Disability and the Law - 5 credits
SS1846 Environment and Well-being - 5 credits
SS1847 Communications in Disability Studies - 5 credits
SS1848 Disability Models, Education and Work - 5 credits
SS1849 Social Farming for Social Inclusion - 5 credits
|