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Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE) (Coursera)

Offered by University of Edinburgh, University of Strathclyde,
Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE) (Coursera)

Dignispace is an innovative and evidence informed digital resource underpinned by the PANEL principles - Participation, Accountability, Non Discrimination, Empowerment and Legality] principles of the Scottish Human Rights Framework [Scottish Human Rights Commission, 2017]. Dignispace was co-produced with students through interdisciplinary research. It is the first such resource on Dignity education using a Human Rights lens to interrogate the abstract nature of Dignity.

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DigniSpace provides an online space and structure at three levels with focused learning activities for each of the PANEL principles using reflective learning as individuals or in a group. The project was funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust.

What you'll learn

  • Understand that Dignity is something more than treating individuals with Respect and appreciate the complexities around Dignity as a concept.
  • Engage with the reflective activities and make relevant links to uphold and advocate Dignity using a human rights based approach in their practice.
  • Gain confidence in operationalising and abstract concept like Dignity in practice in tangible ways informed by the PANEL principles of human rights.

Syllabus

Week 1 - Introduction to DigniSpace: Dignity Education using a Human Rights-based Approach
Level 1 - Engagement with Dignity through the PANEL Principles
Level 2 - Engagement with Dignity through the PANEL Principles
Level 3 - Engagement with Dignity through the PANEL Principles

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