Module Descriptors
FOUNDATION YOUTH WORK PRACTICE
CRCU30192
Key Facts
School of Creative Arts and Engineering
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Peter Twilley
Email: P.L.Twilley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REFLECTIVE LOG weighted at 70%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module will include:
- an exploration of the purpose, principles and values of youth work;
- an examination of the role of a youth worker;
- an introduction to informal learning with young people, its benefits and skills required to undertake a success piece of informal education;
- an exploration of the promotion of equality and anti-oppressive practice in youth work;
- reflection upon students' placement experiences to link theory to practice.
- an exploration of the purpose, principles and values of youth work;
- an examination of the role of a youth worker;
- an introduction to informal learning with young people, its benefits and skills required to undertake a success piece of informal education;
- an exploration of the promotion of equality and anti-oppressive practice in youth work;
- reflection upon students' placement experiences to link theory to practice.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A POSTER PRESENTATION length 500 WORDS weighted at 30%
(This will assess learning outcomes 4 and 5)
REFLECTIVE DIARY total word length 1000 WORDS weighted at 70% The portfolio will also need to provide evidence that the minimum number of placement hours (40) have been completed in order to pass. (This will assess learning outcomes 1- 5)
Key Information Data:
100% coursework
(This will assess learning outcomes 4 and 5)
REFLECTIVE DIARY total word length 1000 WORDS weighted at 70% The portfolio will also need to provide evidence that the minimum number of placement hours (40) have been completed in order to pass. (This will assess learning outcomes 1- 5)
Key Information Data:
100% coursework
Module Learning Strategies
This module incorporates three inter-related learning strategies. These are:
1. Tutor led sessions which will give students an overview of the requirements of the module and the key theories and concepts relating to youth work (20 hours). Teaching methods used will include lectures, group work, experiential learning and class discussions.
2. The module will also require students to apply their learning in practice through undertaking 40 hours of placement which must include working with young people.
3. The independent study hours will allow for reading and research in relation to the module as well as reflection on their youth work practice. (90 hours)
Key Information Data:
10% scheduled learning and teaching activities
64% guided independent learning
26% placement
1. Tutor led sessions which will give students an overview of the requirements of the module and the key theories and concepts relating to youth work (20 hours). Teaching methods used will include lectures, group work, experiential learning and class discussions.
2. The module will also require students to apply their learning in practice through undertaking 40 hours of placement which must include working with young people.
3. The independent study hours will allow for reading and research in relation to the module as well as reflection on their youth work practice. (90 hours)
Key Information Data:
10% scheduled learning and teaching activities
64% guided independent learning
26% placement
Module Texts
Batsleer, J.R. (2008) Informal Learning in Youth Work. London. Sage
Jeffs, T. and Smith, M. K. (2010) Youth Work Practice. Hampshire. Palgrave Macmillan
Sapin, K. (2009) Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice. London. Sage
Jeffs, T. and Smith, M. K. (2010) Youth Work Practice. Hampshire. Palgrave Macmillan
Sapin, K. (2009) Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice. London. Sage
Module Resources
Library
Access to computer and internet
The Blackboard virtual learning environment or the Oasis College Resources Area will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
Access to computer and internet
The Blackboard virtual learning environment or the Oasis College Resources Area will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.