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Module Guide: (5SA007) Paying for Welfare Module Leader Module Guide: (5SA007) Paying for Welfare Important: The University is adopting Canvas as its new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), replacing WOLF. With the exception of modules that started in the previous academic year, all modules will be taught using Canvas. It is possible that the module guides may still refer to the older WOLF VLE; assume that these should refer to Canvas. If in doubt, ask your Module Leader. About Stephen
[email protected] Contact Information 2019/0 SEM1 Wolverhampton City Campus (UM1) Description This module examines the way in which UK governments have raised funds for welfare and the ways in which these funds have been distributed. Specifically, the module examines how governments have resisted tax increases and the dificult decisions faced in terms of how to divide money between competing demands such as health, education, defence, and welfare. It outlines the development of policies that shape these decisions and the impact of ideologies, the experiences of service users and the extent of economic inequalities and social exclusion. Pre-requisite Modules Prohibited Module Combinations Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes On the successful completion of the module you should be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of the economic and fiscal base of social policy. • Describe and analyse past and current trends in policies relating to funding public services . • Assess in broad terms the extent to which the funding of welfare is sensitive to the needs of specified groups in the population. 24/10/2019 Module Guide: (5SA007) Paying for Welfare https://esb.wlv.ac.uk/modGuides/2019/SEM1/UM1/5SA007.pdf 1/4 mailto:
[email protected] Content Week 1 Returners Week – no formal lecture or seminar, please refer to the University’s returnersschedule 2 Government income and expenditure – where does the money come from and where doesit go? 3 Housing 4 Health 5 Welfare and benefits 6 Education 7 Market failure, equity and efficiency 8 Is more money the answer? Looking at funding health 9 Future funding and political agendas 10 What does the future hold for welfare and the role of government? 11 Presentations 12 Presentations 24/10/2019 Module Guide: (5SA007) Paying for Welfare https://esb.wlv.ac.uk/modGuides/2019/SEM1/UM1/5SA007.pdf 2/4 Teaching and Learning Learning Activities In-class activities will provide students with: •2 Opportunities to engage with descriptive, analytical and critical accounts of issues relating to the government's role in raising funding for welfare and the choices that are made in terms of provision. •2 Guidance in essay writing. In particular students will be involved in the following activities: •2 Lectures - Obtain large amount of material in a short time. Introduce and identify key points and concepts to inform reading. •2 Small group work –3 Work with others and develop group skills. Articulate and build on own experiences. Develop creative ways of viewing problem and solutions. Engage in problem solving activities. •2 Individual and small group tutorials –3 be involved in the preparation of the material and participate in the discussion. Ask peers and lecturing staff questions. Tailor learning to own requirements. Review material. Develop skills in managing problems. Work in a group. Reinforce learning. •2 Case study –3 facilitates group activity, highlights relevance of the material being discussed, and provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts and theories. Out-of-class activities may include: Completing tasks set in lectures Preparing for lectures Reading texts and journals Researching for assessed work Contributing to on-line forums Out of class activities will provide students with the opportunity to: •2 Consolidate knowledge and understanding. •2 Practice communicating information, ideas and arguments in writing. •2 Practice utilising qualitative and quantitative data. In particular the following activities will provide students with an opportunity to: •2 Reading and critical reflection –3 Identify resources for developing knowledge. Proceed at own pace. Identify, compare and contrast different perspectives. Develop and challenge arguments introduced in class. Consolidate learning. Become familiar a range of writers and perspectives. Preparation for essays- Develop communication and intellectual skills. (i.e. develop a coherent and reasoned argument). Be involved in the preparation of the material and participate in the discussion. Tailor learning to own requirements. Develop knowledge on a specific topic. Develop ICT and basic numeracy skills. The opportunity to practice skills in managing problems and evaluate material. Blended Learning All lecturer produced material will be available online All appropriate assessments can be submitted online There will be opportunities to engage in interactive learning during all face to face sessions. There will be the opportunity to engage in debate in an online forum Resources Reading List Your reading list is now available via the ‘Reading List’ tab on the left menu bar. This provides you with links to essential and further reading for your module. Specialist equipment/ resources Standards Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) None 24/10/2019 Module Guide: (5SA007) Paying for Welfare https://esb.wlv.ac.uk/modGuides/2019/SEM1/UM1/5SA007.pdf 3/4 Assessments 2019/0 SEM1 Wolverhampton City Campus (UM1) Assessment Description 1 - 2000 word report Selecting a key area of welfare, write a report that: 1. Identifies the way in which funding has changed in this area 2. Examines the political and economic context of these changes 3. Critically analyses the impact of these changes on communities and/or individuals NOTE: You should select either Labour 1997-2010 OR the coalition 2010-2015 OR the current Conservative governments. You should select either health OR housing OR social security OR education 2 - Presentation In groups of two or three, deliver a 15-20 minute presentation that examines how experiences of welfare have changed for a specific group in society. The presentation will focus on either Universal Credit or housing and must focus on the time period from 2010 onwards Arrangements for Submission Arrangements for Feedback Assessments Order Assessment Type Weighting Hours Words Due Date Learning Outcomes 001 Report 50 2000 27/11/2019 LO1 LO2 002 Presentation 50 0.2 08/01/2020 LO3 24/10/2019 Module Guide: (5SA007) Paying for Welfare https://esb.wlv.ac.uk/modGuides/2019/SEM1/UM1/5SA007.pdf 4/4 Module Guide: (5SA007) Paying for Welfare About Contact Information 2019/0 SEM1 Wolverhampton City Campus (UM1) Description Pre-requisite Modules Prohibited Module Combinations Learning Outcomes Content Teaching and Learning Learning Activities Blended Learning Resources Reading List Specialist equipment/ resources Standards Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) Assessments 2019/0 SEM1 Wolverhampton City Campus (UM1) Assessment Description Arrangements for Submission Arrangements for Feedback Assessments