Module Descriptors
EXPLORING VALUES
NURS40206
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Michael Newbury
Email: M.J.Newbury@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • VIVA weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Values Based Approaches
People in Society and Social Roles
Social Influences
Devaluation
Anti-discriminatory and Anti-oppressive Practice
Culture
Social Role Valorisation
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (30)
Interactive lectures - 12 hours
Power point presentations - 4 hours
Individual and group work activities - 8 hours
Discussions and role play - 6 hours

Independent Study Hours:(120)
Reading and web based research - 70 hours
Preparing profile - 40 hours
Preparing for assessment - 10 hours
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will compile a profile related to Values and Values Based Practice to support them during the Viva Voce examination (20mins) addressing all learning outcomes

Formative Assessment:
Tutorials and group work
Module Resources
Access to Internet
Access to Library services
PowerPoint
Laptop
Blackboard
Module Texts
French, S., Swain, J. and Cameron, C. (2003) Controversial Issues in a Disabling Society Berkshire: McGraw Hill
Moss, B. (2007) Values Lyme Regis: Russell House Publishing
Wolfensberger, W. (1998) A brief Introduction to Social Role Valorization, 3rd Ed., Syracuse, New York: Syracuse University Training Institute