Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Education
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Module Offerings
4212EDSTUD-SEP-MTP
Aims
This module aims to examine how disability is perceived and addressed within differing contexts of society.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand the differing models of disability and how they are applied in society
2.
Understand Disability from a Historical Perspective
3.
Reflect upon the barriers facing people with disabilities
4.
Identify relevant policies that support people with disabilities
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:• Definitions of disability
• Models of disability (Medical Model, Social Model, Biopsychosocial Model, Affirmation Model)
• Disabling barriers to inclusion; environmental and attitudinal
• Historical overview of perceptions of disability
• Stigmatisation and labelling
• Disability and language
• Disability culture
• ‘Typical’ and ‘atypical’ development; cognitive, language, physical, moral, social and emotional
Module Overview:
This module is key in terms of introducing you to issues regarding disability. It sets the context for all other modules within this pathway. It not only introduces you to contentious debates but promotes a climate of critical discussion and reflection through group tasks and guided reading. The module will focus upon models of disability, with an emphasis on the social model of disability rather than the medical model. Attention will be paid to barriers often faced by disabled people, as well as legislation and policy that aims to support people with disabilities.
This module is key in terms of introducing you to issues regarding disability. It sets the context for all other modules within this pathway. It not only introduces you to contentious debates but promotes a climate of critical discussion and reflection through group tasks and guided reading. The module will focus upon models of disability, with an emphasis on the social model of disability rather than the medical model. Attention will be paid to barriers often faced by disabled people, as well as legislation and policy that aims to support people with disabilities.
Additional Information:This module is seen as key in terms of introducing students to key issues regarding disability. It sets the context for all other modules within this pathway. It not only introduces students to contentious debates, but promotes a climate of critical discussion and reflection through group tasks and guided reading.
The module will focus upon models of disability, with an emphasis on the social model of disability rather than the medical model.
Attention will be paid to barriers often faced by disabled people, as well as legislation and policy that aims to support people with disabilities.
The issues raised will at times seem challenging and will require individuals to question their own beliefs and values and also to examine the views and opinions of others.