An INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION weighted at 25%. (This will assess learning outcomes 3 and 6)

A PORTFOLIO weighted at 50% (This will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 6)

An ESSAY length 1000 WORDS weighted at 25% (This will assess learning outcomes 4 and 5 and 6)

Key Information Data:
100% coursework

The module will include an introduction to the range of core skills and knowledge required to be an effective reflective practitioner in the people sector. It will introduce a range of different contexts in which the work takes place, the need for reflective and ethical practice and the importance of inter-agency work. It will include an introduction to the importance safeguarding in relation to children and vulnerable adults, equality and anti-oppressive practice and their roles and responsibilities as workers in relation to these aspects of the work. It will also include an assessment of personal skills in relation to working with children, young people and communities and an introduction to the value and use of supervision and study skills.

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 working with communities (30 hours). Teaching methods used will include lectures, group work, experiential learning and class discussions.

2. The module will require students to apply their learning in practice through undertaking a placement in a professional practice which must include working with people in an appropriate work context. (75 hours)

3. The independent study hours will allow for reading and research in relation to the module as well as reflection on their work practice. (195 hours)

Key Information Data:
10% scheduled learning and teaching activities
65% guided independent learning
25% placement

Library
Access to computer and internet
The Blackboard virtual learning environment [if relevant] will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Buchroth I. and Parkin C. (2010) Using Theory in Youth and Community Work Practice Exeter
Lindon, J. (2012) Safeguarding and Child Protection: 0-8 Years, 4th Edition: Linking Theory and Practice. Oxon. Hodder Educational.
Moon, J. (2013) A Handbook of reflective and experiential learning: Theory and Practice. Oxon. RoutledgeFalmer.
Reid, J. and Burton, S. (2013) Safeguarding and Protecting Children in the Early Years. London. Routledge.

1. DESCRIBE THE PURPOSE, PRINCIPLES AND VALUES OF WORKING WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES AND A RANGE OF CONTEXTS IN WHICH THIS WORK TAKES PLACE
Knowledge & Understanding

2. OUTLINE THE ROLES OF WORKING WITH PEOPLE AND THE CORE SKILLS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK AND CRITICALLY ASSESS YOUR PERSONAL SKILLS IN RELATION TO THESE
Learning and Reflection

3. IDENTIFY AND REFLECT ON THE CONTEXT IN WHICH YOUR WORK PRACTICE TAKES PLACE
Reflection

4. RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFEGUARDING IN YOUR WORK PRACTICE, THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS, AND YOUR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS A WORKER
Application

5. RECOGNISE THE IMPORTANCE OF ETHICAL AND ANTI-OPPRESSIVE PRACTICE
Knowledge & Understanding

6. DEMONSTRATE GOOD WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication