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Contemporary Challenges in Career Development

Contemporary Challenges in Career Development

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Our Challenge

This Challenge Based Learning module introduces learners to the principles and practices of ethical and inclusive guidance within contemporary educational contexts. Participants will explore how guidance can support individuals in making informed educational, training and career development decisions while promoting equity, inclusion and lifelong development. The module examines theoretical perspectives on inclusion, social justice and human rights, with particular attention to supporting young people as they transition from school to further education, training, employment, and adult life. Learners will develop an understanding of the role of schools and guidance professionals in fostering inclusive practice and ensuring that all learners, regardless of background, disability, or circumstance, can access meaningful opportunities. This ELO adopts a challenge-based learning approach, enabling learners to apply principles of ethical and inclusive guidance to real-world issues identified by stakeholders working in social justice, education and inclusion contexts. Working individually and collaboratively, learners will critically examine contemporary challenges and develop evidence-informed responses that promote equity, participation, and positive outcomes for diverse learner populations. The module culminates in the creation of a research poster and a recorded presentation through which learners communicate their analysis, recommendations, and proposed solutions to stakeholder-defined challenges.

The Team

Teachers

These are the teachers you'll work with on the challenge.

AF
Aisling Murray Fleming
Teacher
CC
Claire Considine
Teacher

Learners

0 learners
Study period
13 January – 7 April 2027
Study format
Online
Application period
25 September – 13 December 2026
Credits
5 ECTS
Hosting university
Dublin City University
Learner type
Students
EQF Level

Master Level

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Value and progress

LO1

Upon completion of the ELO, the learner will display an understanding of the relationship between school and society.

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LO2

Upon completion of the ELO, the learner will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key socio-cultural issues and their impact on the second-level school community.

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LO3

Upon completion of the ELO, the learner will give evidence of critical engagement with the relevant documents/policies that seek to respond to sustainability; global citizenship; wellbeing and resilience; working with parents; education disadvantage, gender in education and intercultural education.

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LO4

Upon completion of the ELO, the learner will engage in critical reflection on the role of the teacher in creating an inclusive teaching/learning community in light of the themes/issues raised in the module.

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LO5

Upon completion of the ELO, the learner will describe and be able to analyse a number of key contemporary socio-cultural issues and be able to consider their impact on the second-level school community.

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LO6

Upon completion of the ELO, the learner will collaboratively and creatively to apply a challenge-based learning approach to respond to the issues raised in the module.

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Hosting university

Dublin City University

Dublin City University