James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

LB5533 - Ethics and Reflective Practice in Conflict Management and Resolution

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject considers the ethical issues that may arise in managing and resolving conflict in a wide range of contexts. Students learn about a range of ethical decision-making processes. Students also explore the concept of reflection and what it means to be a reflective practitioner in the field of conflict management and resolution.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

External, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Miss Claire Holland
Contact hours:
  • 130 hours - Online and self-study activities.
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); reflective paper (30%); case study (50%); final learning brief (10%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:This subject is taught online through LearnJCU and students need to participate online throughout the whole study period. There is also an optional face-to-face workshop (3 day workshop: 6-8 May 2016) for skills activities. Students must engage in online learning from the first week of the study period and throughout the entire study period.

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 25-Aug-2016
    Coordinator: Miss Claire Holland
    Contact hours:
    • 130 hours - Online and self-study activities.
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); reflective paper (30%); case study (50%); final learning brief (10%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:This subject is taught online through LearnJCU and students need to participate online throughout the whole study period. There is also an optional face-to-face workshop (3 day workshop: 16-18 Sep 2016) for skills activities. Students must engage in online learning from the first week of the study period and throughout the entire study period.

      TownsvilleCityCampus, Limited, Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2016
      Face to face teaching 06-May-2016 to 08-May-2016 (3 day workshop: 6-8 May 2016 (attendance is compulsory). Compulsory pre-reading required prior to attending workshop. This subject is taught primarily online through LearnJCU and students need to participate online throughout the whole study period. Students must engage in online learning from the first week of the study period and throughout the entire study period.)
      Coordinator: Miss Claire Holland
      Contact hours:
      • 21 hours workshops/Seminars - Three days of workshops: 6-8 May 2016.
      • 109 hours - Online and self-study activities
        Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); reflective paper (30%); case study (50%); final learning brief (10%).
        Special Assessment Requirements:3 day workshop: 6-8 May 2016 (attendance is compulsory). Compulsory pre-reading required prior to attending workshop. This subject is taught primarily online through LearnJCU and students need to participate online throughout the whole study period. Students must engage in online learning from the first week of the study period and throughout the entire study period.
        Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

        TownsvilleCityCampus, Limited, Study Period 2
        Census Date 25-Aug-2016
        Face to face teaching 16-Sep-2016 to 18-Sep-2016 (3 day workshop: 16-18 September 2016 (attendance is compulsory). Compulsory pre-reading required prior to attending workshop. This subject is taught primarily online through LearnJCU and students need to participate online throughout the whole study period. Students must engage in online learning from the first week of the study period and throughout the entire study period.)
        Coordinator: Miss Claire Holland
        Contact hours:
        • 21 hours workshops/Seminars - Three days of workshops: 16 - 18 September 2016.
        • 109 hours - Online and self-study activities
          Assessment:initial learning brief (10%); reflective paper (30%); case study (50%); final learning brief (10%).
          Special Assessment Requirements:3 day workshop: 16-18 Sep 2016 (attendance is compulsory). Compulsory pre-reading required prior to attending workshop. This subject is taught primarily online through LearnJCU and students need to participate online throughout the whole study period. Students must engage in online learning from the first week of the study period and throughout the entire study period.
          Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

          Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.