Critical & Ethical Thinking in a Changing World - Standalone Module
This module will explore what it means to be a critical thinker when interacting with all kinds of information, but particularly that designed to persuade.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2hrs per week over 8 weeks.
Each module consists of:
• Induction Day: Full Day Face to Face workshop
• Weekly live Online Sessions: 2 hours once a week for 8 weeks
• Midway Workshop: Full Day Face to Face Workshop
Further information
Start dates vary - please email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.
These programmes are all delivered primarily online with occasional sessions held in An Cosán’s community education centre in Jobstown, Tallaght.
Cost of Module: €300. Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.
Critical & Ethical Thinking in a Changing World - Standalone Module
This module will explore what it means to be a critical thinker when interacting with all kinds of information, but particularly that designed to persuade. It will examine what it means to think ethically by allowing learners to utilise ethical theory within real life situations.
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
• Recognise and value the role of critical and ethical thinking in everyday life including digital society
• Explain the concept of critical thinking including its relationship to language, logic, and reasoning
• Identify methods to promote critical thinking
• Define what is meant by ‘ethics’ and distinguish between a variety of ethical frameworks
• Identify methods to promote ethical thought and action in response to contemporary ethical dilemmas.
• Recognise and value their own ethical viewpoint.
Critical & Ethical Thinking in a Changing World
An Cosán in collaboration with SETU Carlow campus provide this short accredited, blended online module which can be taken as standalone module.
Tel: 01 462 8488
Email: info@ancosan.com
Course enquiries: courses@ancosan.ie