CARE06030 2021 Social Prescribing 2: Community Resources & Creative Communication

General Details

Full Title
Social Prescribing 2: Community Resources & Creative Communication
Transcript Title
Social Prescribing 2: Communit
Code
CARE06030
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
CARE - Social Studies
Department
SOCS - Social Sciences
Level
06 - NFQ Level 6
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
Start Term
2021 - Full Academic Year 2021-22
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
Natalie Delimata
Programme Membership
SG_WSOCI_S06 202100 Certificate in Social Prescribing SG_WSOCI_S06 202200 Certificate in Social Prescribing
Description

Social prescribing requires the link worker to identify the needs, interests and aspirations of participants and match them with appropriate community resources.  As social prescribing aims to address need it is important that the social prescribing link worker is not only aware of all the resources available within a particular community but has the skill to organise and communicate this information in a way that is easily accessible for everyone.

In undertaking this module students will identify the different kinds of needs, interests and aspirations that participants may possess and identify a wide range of corresponding resources that may go some way to addressing these. Having identified a diverse range of resources, students will investigate different methods for collating and communicating this information in a way that is accessible to all participants. Students will draw on these methods to design and create a mechanism for communicating this information in an attractive and intelligible way, that can be easily modified in accordance with the changing resource landscape. As part of this process students will spend time making simple art and craft objects together and reflect on how this experience creates meaningful connections with student peers. As part of this module students will have guest speakers from community organisations and acquire visual communication skills.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;

1.

Recognise that different needs and aspirations require diverse resources. 

2.

Identify a broad spectrum of community resources that can address diverse needs and aspirations.

3.

Communicate information in an easily accessible and attractive way through use of diverse tools.

4.

Demonstrate creative responses to social exclusion through developing diverse modes of communication.

5.

Explain how making and doing together supports the creation of meaningful social connections. 

Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module has been developed in accordance with the principles of universal design. Module lectures will be delivered online and recorded so students can access course material at a time that suits them. Online lectures will be delivered with full regard to the different learning styles of students and therefore have seeing (images), reading (text) and hearing (voice recording) components. Recorded lectures will be supported by live online workshops where students can ask questions, engage creatively with other students, share creative ideas and ask for creative guidance / demonstrations. Students will also be able to communicate with their lecture via online platforms e.g. MS Teams, Moodle or email. All module material will be made available to students via Moodle , MS Teams or other online platforms. 

Module Assessment Strategies

In order to accommodate diverse learning styles and online delivery 100 % of assessments for this module will be based on an individual project. Further, in line with the inclusive principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) this module will offer students two modes of assessment that can accommodate diverse learning styles, including: log books; written essays; illustrated books, posters, maps (hardcopy); online interactive webpage etc.

Students are required to complete two assessments for this module; Assessment 1: Resource Map or Index Tool (80%) and Assessment 2: Reflection on Creativity & Connecting (20%). Students must pass both assessments to pass the module.

Assessment 1: Resource Map or Index Tool (80%)

For this assessment students must Map or Index the resources of their local community. They must take into consideration the diversity of needs, interests and aspirations within their community and identify a range of resources to address these. Once these resources have been identified students must organise this information in the form of a Map (literally a map showing a picture of the resource where it is and the contact details) or Index (an illustrated book providing visual and text information relating to the resource, the address and contact details)  In creating their Resource Map or Index students must take into consideration the principles of universal design and use images and colour to make information as accessible and attractive as possible to people with diverse literacy, language and learning backgrounds. Students will receive instruction in a range of visual techniques to support them in this task. Students can submit this assessment in either hardcopy (Physical Map or Illustrated book) or digital (Online / interactive / hyperlinked Map or Webpage) format. 

Assessment 2: Reflection on Creativity & Connecting (20%)

For this assignment students must keep log book / diary of their creative engagement and drawing on several texts reflect on their experiences and how sharing a creative experience, ideas and designs helped them to make more meaningful connections. The log book can be hardcopy or digital and the reflective piece can be written or recorded. 

Repeat Assessments

Where students fail their assessment they will be given feedback on why they have failed and required to complete a repeat assignment, which can be submitted via different modes depending on the student's learning style and personal preference. Repeat assignment will assess the same learning outcomes as the failed assignment but through satisfying a different brief.

Indicative Syllabus

Recognise that different needs, interests and aspirations require diverse resources.

  • First resource - a listening ear. 
  • Need relating to personal identity: age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity etc.
  • Need relating to personal circumstance: isolation, loneliness, unemployment, retirement, parenthood, (im)migration, bereavement, illness, weight gain, shame etc.
  • Need relating to social circumstances: discrimination, exploitation, stereotyping, expectation, excessive bureaucracy, legal problems etc.
  • The danger of assuming people's needs.  
  • Simple, complex, multiple and/or changing needs.

Identify a wide range of resources for addressing diverse needs, interests and aspirations.

  • Listening - sometimes listening is all that is required.
  • Social Connection - befriending services, meals on wheels, day centres, clubs etc
  • Creative / Green resources - classes in: art, craft, drama, sports, horticulture, coding etc; community gardens, hill walking etc
  • Health / Wellbeing resources - walking, fitness, mindfulness, yoga, weight-loss programmes, art therapy, counselling etc
  • Cultural / Spiritual resources- churches, mosques, religious centres, museums, libraries etc.
  • Local / Accessible / Online resources - participation requirements may present barriers. 
  • Professional Services - psychologists, chiropodists, GP, public health nurse etc. 

Communicate information in an easily accessible and attractive way through use of diverse tools.

  • Text - less is more.
  • Speaking with pictures
  • Graphic communication and collage
  • Categories, colours, codes and consistency
  • Navigation and sequencing of information  

Demonstrate creative responses to social exclusion through developing diverse modes of communication.

  • Introduction to visual thinking
  • Introduction to colour, line, shape & form
  • Basic graphic illustration
  • Using universal signs and symbols
  • Creating schemas
  • Adapting existing ideas

Explain how making and doing together supports the creation meaningful social connections.

  • The common third - in practice
  • 'Making is Connecting' - Gauntlett (2011)
  • 'The Depression Cure' - Ilardi (2010)
  • 'The Room' Loughrey (2014)
  • Reflection on shared experiences of making and doing

Coursework & Assessment Breakdown

Coursework & Continuous Assessment
100 %

Coursework Assessment

Title Type Form Percent Week Learning Outcomes Assessed
1 Creating Resource Map or Index Tool for Social Prescribing Project Group Project 80 % Week 12 1,2,3,4
2 Reflection on Creativity & Connecting Project Individual Project 20 % Week 14 5
             

Online Learning Mode Workload


Type Location Description Hours Frequency Avg Workload
Online Lecture Online Identifying Resources 1 Weekly 1.00
Workshop / Seminar Online Creative Engagement & Visual Communication 1 Weekly 1.00
Total Online Learning Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 2.00 Hours

Required & Recommended Book List

Recommended Reading
2012-03-30 Community Development in Ireland Gill Education
ISBN 0717149749 ISBN-13 9780717149742

A new textbook introducing the theories and practices of community development in Ireland, with particular reference to the effects of social and economic policies within this context. This practical exploration of community development in Ireland ensures the reader will: understand community and social change in Ireland; recognise and value community development as a powerful force for social change in Ireland; critically appraise the policy environment influencing community development and the interrelationship between policy and practice; utilise the knowledge and skills necessary for effective and sustainable community development; determine current issues and challenges in this area and offer effective solutions to address these issues and challenges. Reflects the current theoretical conceptualisations, the latest policy implications, models of best practice and frameworks that are currently shaping community development projects and programmes in Ireland. Includes case studies that showcase examples of positive community development and bring a practical and insightful dimension to this text. Contains contributions from leading academics, practitioners and community groups in Ireland. Written For: Undergraduate and postgraduate students of: Youth and Community Studies Community Developmentand Education Community and Family Studies Rural Development Social Work Social Studies Social Science Applied Social Care Social Care Practice

Required Reading
2011-04-11 Making is Connecting Polity
ISBN 9780745650012 ISBN-13 0745650015

Sets out a compelling argument for the importance of making things and creativity for social wellbeing. Argues that both online and offline, making things can foster deeper connections with the world and other people and that this can be used productively for society

Recommended Reading
2010 The Depression Cure Random House
ISBN 9780091929817 ISBN-13 0091929814

Based on extensive research with an amazing success rate, The Depression Cure outlines a step-by-step plan for recovery from depression, which focuses on six key lifestyle elements that have largely disappeared in healthy doses from modern life: - physical exercise - omega-3 fatty acids - natural sunlight exposure - restorative sleep - social connectedness - meaningful, engaging activity With his six-step programme, Dr Ilardi not only makes sense of depression but offers a practical and straightforward plan for recovery. The Depression Cure is an essential guide for anyone seeking an alternative approach to depression treatment.

Recommended Reading
2014 Universal Design for Learning
ISBN 0989867420 ISBN-13 9780989867429

In the 1990s, Anne Meyer, David Rose, and their colleagues at CAST introduced universal design for learning (UDL), a framework to improve teaching and learning. Based on new insights from the learning sciences and creative uses of digital technologies. UDL can help educators improve and optimize learning experiences for all individuals. In this book, Meyer and Rose, along with David Gordon, provide the first comprehensive presentations of UDL principles and practices since 2002. This new look at UDL includes contributions from CAST's research and implementation teams, as well as their collaborators in schools, universities, and research settings. Universal Design for Learning: Theory & Practice includes: * New insights from research on learner differences and how human variability plays out in learning environments * Research-based discussions of what it means to become expert at learning * First-hand accounts and exemplars of how to implement UDL at all levels and across subjects using the UDL Guidelines * "Dig Deeper" segments that enrich the main content * Dozens of original illustrations and access to videos and other online features at http://udltheorypractice.cast.org * Opportunities to participate in a UDL community

Recommended Reading
2018-12-17 Visual Doing BIS Publishers
ISBN 9063694997 ISBN-13 9789063694999

After the success of 2017's Visual Thinking, the author noticed that people enjoy discovering how easy it is to use drawings in business communication. But they still have no guide to satisfy their desire to tell a visual story in a very simple way. That is why the author has now written Visual Doing. This book will fulfil this desire, not by drilling deeper into the advice in the first book, but by "undeepening" Chapters 3 and 4. These chapters, both about drawing in visual business settings, are now broken down into ready-to-implement skills and tools. Visual Doing will improve your visual craftsmanship and broaden your skillset. It's a practical and accessible handbook for incorporating visual thinking into your daily business and communication. The author leads you through a new range of exercises, techniques and subjects which will help you to tell your own visual story. It takes a look at these subjects from different perspectives: "me as an individual", "we as a team" and "us as a company". It helps you to clarify complex information, pitch innovative strategies and foster a visual culture within your organisation. Learn how to show and share your ideas in a fun, clear and compelling way so you can inspire, engage and activate yourself and others.

Recommended Reading
2017-03-30 Visual Thinking BIS Publishers
ISBN 9063694539 ISBN-13 9789063694531

Visual thinking and drawing are both becoming increasingly important in today's business settings. A picture really can tell a thousand words. Visualization is a crucial part of the journey for companies seeking to boost enterprise agility, break down silos and increase employee and customer engagement. Visualizing thought processes can help break down complex problems. It empowers teams and staff to build on one another's ideas, fosters collaboration, jump-starts co-creation and boosts innovation. This book will help brush aside misconceptions that may have prevented you using these techniques in your workplace. You don't need Van Gogh's artistic talent or Einstein's intelligence to harness the power of visual thinking and make your company more successful. With the right mindset and the simple skills this book provides you the skills to develop your own signature and style and start generating change by integrating visual communication into your business setting.

Module Resources

Non ISBN Literary Resources

Prendiville P. (2004) Developing Facilitation Skills: A Handbook for Group Facilitators. Combat Poverty Agency. Available online from Yumpu: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/32362332/developing-facilitation-skills-combat-poverty-agency

Journal Resources
URL Resources

Loughrey R. (2014) The Room. Film about an art room and art teacher, Tom Meskell in a Mayo Hospital. Available on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/95377583

HSE on Social Prescribing - links to Irish Social Prescribing Organisations - https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/hl/selfmanagement/donegal/programmes-services/social-prescribing/

NHS on Social Prescribing - link - https://www.england.nhs.uk/personalisedcare/social-prescribing/

Arts & Health - discussion relating to social prescribing - Link - http://www.artsandhealth.ie/perspectives/social-prescribing-a-collaborative-approach-to-health-and-wellbeing/ [Accessed 08/03/2021]

National Disability Authority NDA - Centre of Excellence in Universal Design - link - http://universaldesign.ie/

SPPA Social Pedagogy Professional Association - Page on 'Common Third' with useful links - http://sppa-uk.org/the-common-third/ 

 

Other Resources

IT Sligo Library

IT Sligo Academic Writing Supports

IT Sligo IT Suports

IT Sligo Student Councillor

IT Sligo Students Union

Printers & photocopiers

Additional Information

All resources will be reviewed and updated annually.