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- Module MA (90 ECTS) PG Dip(60 ECTS)*
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- Classification for the MA in Social Care Leadership and Management
- Classification for Postgraduate Diploma in Social Care Leadership and Management.
- *****ark Band Average Mark Band DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ASSIGNMENT TITLE PAGE STUDENT’S NAME: LECTURER’S NAME
- DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP: I DECLARE THAT THE ATTACHED WORK IS ENTIRELY MY OWN AND THAT ALL SOURCES HAVE BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED: SIGNED:___________________________
- Recognition of Prior Learning
- Full details of all the services provided in DIT are available at: http://www.dit.ie/DIT/students/support/health/index.html
- CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/TRANSFER AND PROGRESSION
- Progression Opportunities
- Numbers Progressing through the Programme
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Guidance and Helpful Hints from Students on Master Programmes in the School of Social Sciences.
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Policy on Recording of LecturesStudents must seek prior approval from the lecturer before using any recording devices in class. Typically, permission will be granted only to students registered with the Disability Office. Recordings of lectures are for personal study only and not for distribution to others. In order to respect the right to privacy of students, the lecturer should inform the student body that the lecture is being recorded. Occasionally, students will not be permitted to record lectures when the lecturer knows that sensitive or personal issues may be discussed (examples could include teaching in the areas of abnormal psychology; counselling skills; communication and group work skills; child protection). The decision to allow or restrict recording will be at the lecturer’s discretion. Kevin Lalor, Head of School of Languages, Law & Social Sciences September 2013 Departmental Policy on Submission of Assignments All pieces of Continuous Assessment must be submitted by the due date. Any extensions granted in exceptional circumstances must be approved, in writing, by the class tutor or lecturer. Where an assignment has not been submitted by the due date, it may not be considered until the Autumn sitting of the Examination Board. All Continuous Assessment should be submitted to the relevant lecturer or tutor and not to the General Office. Your lecturers shall provide written feedback on your work, based on the assessment criteria, in a timely manner (not more than 4 working weeks after the submission deadline). All final year dissertations shall be cross-marked. Students may change their password at My Password or contact the Support Desk Phone 402-3123 or support@dit.ie. Webcourse queries should be directed to support@dit.ie or 01-4023123. See Learning, Teaching and Technology Centre (lttc) webpage for frequently asked questions http://www.dit.ie/lttc/media/ditlttc/webcourses/newwebcoursesbb91/webcourses_student_FAQs.pdf
The learning, teaching and assessment strategies of the MA in Social Care Leadership and Management are designed to foster the specific aims and learning outcomes of the programme, in particular it aims to develop an informed awareness of core theories and key issues in the field of social services as well as developing advanced research skills. The assessment strategy, therefore comprises of continuous assessment in the form of examinations, written coursework (of varying lengths); oral presentation; group work; the use of communications technologies as well as a final dissertation involving an extended piece of independent investigation. Feedback on written work and on group presentations will be related to students on their individual work and on their group work in a timely manner. Throughout the programme students explore a wide range of materials and sources drawn from a range of academic and non-academic contexts. A wide variety of learning strategies and activities are incorporated including lectures, seminars, oral presentations and supervised independent learning. Small class sizes allow for an interactive and supportive learning environment providing ample opportunity for active assimilation, application, questioning, debate and critical reflection. The Shadow Management placement experience will ensure that students gains practical knowledge and understanding on how to apply theory to practice. The learning context is enhanced through significant paper based and electronic learning resources made available through the library in DIT. Reflecting the postgraduate nature of the programme, a major emphasis is also placed on student self-direction and independent learning while ensuring that adequate learning support is provided to students through designated office hours by core teaching staff and through media such as WebCT which would facilitate staff-student and peer interaction including online discussion and debates. Assessment criteria focus on the following issues:
Examinations Examination feedback is available to all students on a designated day following the release of examination results. Lecturers will meet with students who wish to discuss their results. Result may be re-checked, re-marked and appealed by making a request through the through the Examinations Office. Students are advised to familiarise themselves with Information for Examination Candidates in relation to: Personal Circumstances, Rechecks, Remarks of Examination Results and Appeals. Full details are available at; The General Assessment Regulations is available at http//www.dit.ie/services/qualityassuranceand academic programmerecords/student/assessment-regulations/general/ An appeal must be lodged with the relevant Examinations Offices or College Manager within seven working days of the date scheduled for the viewing of the examination script accompanied by a fee of 75euros. All final year dissertations shall be cross-marked. Students may change their password at My Password or contact the Support Desk Phone 402-3123 or support@dit.ie. Webcourse queries should be directed to support@dit.ie or 01-4023123. See Learning, Teaching and Technology Centre (lttc) webpage for frequently asked questions http://www.dit.ie/lttc/media/ditlttc/webcourses/newwebcoursesbb91/webcourses_student_FAQs.pdf
Classification of the Award Classification of the Post-Graduate Diploma/MA in Social Care Leadership and Management shall be calculated according to the ECTS weighting per module as follows. Table 2. ECTS weighting for Classification of Award
*The PG Dip shall only be awarded in exceptional circumstances, upon completion of 60 ECTS of taught modules (or upon a mark of less than 40% in the dissertation). Classification for the MA in Social Care Leadership and Management
Classification for Postgraduate Diploma in Social Care Leadership and Management.
*****ark Band Average Mark Band DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ASSIGNMENT TITLE PAGE STUDENT’S NAME: LECTURER’S NAME: COURSE: FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: SUBJECT: SUBMISSION DATE: WORD COUNT: TITLE OF ASSIGNMENT: DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP: I DECLARE THAT THE ATTACHED WORK IS ENTIRELY MY OWN AND THAT ALL SOURCES HAVE BEEN ACKNOWLEDGED: SIGNED:___________________________ DATE: ___________________________ QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT The programme will be delivered by the full-time academic staff of the Department. The staff have combined expertise in the disciplines of; Management, Psychology, Sociology, Social Policy, Law, Social Justice, Child Protection, Ethics and Professional Practice, Equality, and Youth Justice. The multi-disciplinary nature of the staff team combined with their post-graduate qualifications in cognate disciplines is one of the key strengths of the programme. In addition, staff are research and investigation active in relevant areas, exploring topics such as attachment, education, bilingualism, child abuse, juvenile justice, youth services, social policies, services’ for older people, marginalised groups and organisational management. The programme will be managed by a Programme Committee consisting of the Head of Department, the programme chairperson, staff teaching on the programme and student representatives. Students representative will be invited to the Programme Committee meetings to report on the programme content, delivery and any concerns or issues the class may be encountering.
An expert Advisory Board from the field of social care and social services will be established to monitor the programme quality and content. Internal and external examiners will liaise on cross marking of students work to ensure fairness, accuracy and objectivity in marking systems. Programme and module updating will be proposed at Programme Board level and processed through Academic Council for ratification and approval. GUIDANCE TO STUDENTS There are three Student Service Centres within DIT, these services are located in Aungier Street, Bolton Street and on the Grangegorman Campus. Student Services support and assist students with a wide range of services, from issuing Student ID cards, Registration and Withdrawl to/from programmes, Careers Service, Disability and Mature student services along with other support services. Student service can be contacted directly at; requesetstudentservices@dit.ie or for a full list of student services available to you are on their website www.dit.ie/studentservices At Induction the students will be given information and advice on how to plan and approach their study over the two years of the programme. A Schedule of Assignments will be circulated and discussed so that students are informed on the continuous assessment and examination modules. Continuous assessment work will include submission due date so that there is clear understanding and an even distribution of work though out the academic year. Support will be given by the Programme Chairperson on a continuous basis, dissertation supervisors will be allocated so that one to one support and guidance will be structured. Tutor contact with the Shadow Management placement will be organised. Post-graduate applications must apply through the on-line DIT programme application system. Programme places will be allocated on a competitive basis to applicants who successfully meet the programme criteria. The programme entry criteria is a minimum award of a 2.2 BA Social Care (Level 8) or graduates with a BA Social Care (Level 7) 2.2 or higher award with a minimum of two years experience in social care practice and/or management experience. Recognition of Prior Learning Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirement but have substantial experience in Social Care and/or Management in social services may be considered by the Programme Committee. Other Support services within DIT include;
Chaplaincy Service 4024112 Counselling Service 4024120 Learning Support Officer 4024145 Health Centre (Bolton St.) 4023614 Health Centre (Aungier St.) 4023051 International Students Office 4023438 Mature Students http://www.dit.ie/study/mature/support Full details of all the services provided in DIT are available at: http://www.dit.ie/DIT/students/support/health/index.html There are over 75 societies in DIT, these societies are run by students for students and are supported by DIT Staff. The societies range from volunteering, performing arts, course-related, campaigning and political and much more. An annual display of these diverse and colourful groups is given on the Grangegorman campus every September where students are invited to get involved. Alternatively you call them at 01/4023172. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/TRANSFER AND PROGRESSION An expert Advisory Board from statutory and non-statutory social services will be established to monitor the programme content and quality. The Advisory Board will also ensure that the programme content is appropriate to the academic needs of managers and leaders working in the sector. Exemptions on modules will be considered by the Head of School and the Programme Committee on presentation of up to date (not older than three years) level 9 module certification and/or transcript from a reputable 3rd level academic institution. Employment of graduates Students on the level 9, MA in SCLM will be employee’s working in the social services sector. This programme will more competently equip the significant number of social care graduates to compete for higher order roles such as in; leadership, management, social service inspections, case law and child protection management. Graduates will be academically skilled to engage more actively with relevant statutory and non-statutory agencies such as; TUSLA, the Child and Family Agency, the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, the Ombudsman’s Office for Children, the disability sector, juvenile justice, homeless services, care of older people and in other related social service provision. The DIT Careers service offers advice to students and are contactable at 01/4023351 during office hours or by email at www.dit.ie/careers Progression Opportunities All successful applicants shall be enrolled on the Masters programme. Modules will be assessed in accordance with the DIT General Assessment Regulations. Students must attain a pass mark (or pass by compensation) in all taught modules and in the Shadow Management placement before progressing to the dissertation. Where a student does not achieve a pass mark or pass by compensation they shall be required to take a supplementary examination. Where the module is passed at second or subsequent examination attempts, the mark awarded shall be 40%. Additionally, there is a requirement to meet the pass mark (40%) in the dissertation in order to be awarded the degree of MA in SCLM. It is not permitted to pass the dissertation by compensating with marks from the taught modules. The MA in SCLM will provide successful graduates with pathways to Doctorate degree, PhD or other master programmes. All entrants shall register on the MA in Social Care Leadership and Management. Students who do not wish to pursue the programme to Masters level 9 (or who for whatever reason fail to achieve a pass mark in the dissertation) may opt to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Care Leadership and Management on completion of 60 ECTS credits of coursework. Mechanisms will be available to facilitate recognition or prior certificated learning (PRL/APL) and non-certificated/experiential learning (AP(E)L), as deemed appropriate by the Programme Board, within the regulations of DIT as an awarding body and within the requirements of the National Framework of Qualifications (NQAI). Such mechanisms will facilitate access, transfer and progression as follows: · Access at entry level for non-standard applicants · Access at advanced standing to the appropriate stage of the MA for applicants/transfers with appropriate certificated prior learning and/or appropriate non-formal and informal experiential learning · Exemption from modules. · Award of module credits on the basis of evidence of learning which is assessed as satisfying the appropriate level and the appropriate learning outcomes. The Programme Board will monitor policy and procedures. Numbers Progressing through the Programme A proposed number of 20-22 students will register on the MA in SCLM in 2016 and on an annual basis thereafter. The School of Social Sciences receives a report on progression rates each year from the Career Development Centre. In general, progression rates are very good with low attrition rates documents for the School of social sciences. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Guidance and Helpful Hints from Students on Master Programmes in the School of Social Sciences. This is a flavour of the type of information you may find helpful from students on other DIT master programmes. DIT is a great college and the lecturers are very approachable and helpful. Don’t be afraid to ask if unsure about anything. You will learn so much from your classmates and the sharing of information and resources is highly recommended. Assignments vary from module to module. Generally essay word count starts at 1800 and goes up to about 3000 with the majority somewhere in between. Assignment results are communicated by email or in person (discretely) about a month to six weeks after the assignment due date. There’s generally helpful feedback from lecturers. Computer-there are computers you can use on campus with printing options. A good USB key is essential and do back up everything! Email- it’s a good idea to regularly check your DIT email for important information from the college, department or lecturers. Exams are generally held after the first week of January, for all, and from the middle of May. Exam Results- information on accessing results is sent to your college email about a month after the exams. You have to pay the second instalment of fees to access your results. Ethical Guidelines- are important to keep in mind particularly if you plan to undertake research with anyone under 18 or other vulnerable groups in society. If you plan to do research in schools, give yourself lots of time. Facebook- there is a Facebook page where you can seek advice from current students in year two or past students still in the group. You don’t have to be a regular Facebooker to take part. Group Work is a core part of some of the modules. It’s a great opportunity to learn from other people and make new friends. It can lead to group reading and exam preparation. Lectures-the lecturers are great. Library- staff are very helpful and will assist you as much as possible. Students receive a DIT student card which allows you access to books and online resources. You can also ask for an ALCID research card at the desk which allows you access to most other college libraries. References-there are guidelines for how to present your work. It’s important to try to be as accurate as possible and reference most/all of what you write. While the library has a stock of appropriate books, the lecturers will kindly put some hand-outs on webcourses. Research-it’s a good idea to talk to the lecturers about your thesis topic and type of research method. If doing primary research, make sure you have good dependable recording equipment or use two devices (phone and other voice recorder). Ethical approval is a big consideration too. Results- are considered provisional until the external examiner has had a chance to verify them. Safe Assign is a computer programme that checks for signs of plagiarism but it’s not something to worry about. Lecturers often give you draft options to try it out before submitting a final draft. Sources- Do use a range of reliable sources of references-books/journals/articles/newspaper/TV/internet and so on and include a good deal of recent dates. Wikipedia is not recommended. Thesis- important information on research methods will be given in research lectures. The research proposal is a starting point for the direction your thesis. Webcourses is a DIT web programme where much of the general information, module content, assignment details and safe assign checks can be found. Website- the DIT website has a large amount of information on various aspects of the academic and social life within DIT’s colleges. It’s worth having a look. Students can find helpful information/resources in the Department of Social Science under the heading “Schools and Colleges” and in the course handbook. Download 0.69 Mb. Share with your friends:
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