International Social Care Project

In this international Joint E-Project students of two or more countries work together in mixed working groups, carrying out a joint assignment in each of their countries, resulting in a written project. The work of the module is done in English using various communication technologies.

The core focus of the International Joint E-Project is the confrontation with, and study of, comparable social subjects and problems in different (national) contexts. This confrontation helps to put into perspective what can appear to be obvious and taken for granted in the local environment. This helps to develop contextual consciousness and it stimulates international awareness. All these are important abilities for social care work which is an international profession. For the Irish participants, the module is informed by CORU's Standards of Proficiency with a particular emphasis on groupwork collaboration, cross-disciplinary work, and inter-cultural practice. 

This module maps to the CORU Standards of Proficiency below:

Domain 2:  Communication, Collaborative Practice and Teamworking

Domain 3:  Safety and Quality

Domain 4:  Professional Development

Domain 5:  Professional Knowledge and Skills

1. describe, analyze and interpret situations and backgrounds of various clients (individuals, groups and communities) on micro, mesa and macro level as a social care professional (Proficiency: 2.6; 2.7; 3.5; 4.1; 5.6; 5.14; 5.17).

2. put into perspective their own national and cultural environment, resulting in contextual consciousness and international awareness (Proficiency: 2.6; 2.7; 3.5; 4.1; 5.6; 5.14).

3. cooperate with students and other citizens in an other country with a different social cultural background (Proficiency: 2.6; 2.7; 2.13; 2.15; 3.5; 4.1; 5.6).

4. demonstrate how to contribute to the development, adjustment and implementation of institution and government policy (Proficiency: 2.6; 2.7; 3.5; 4.1; 5.6).