A Reflective Blog 100%
This will consist of four blog entries x 500 words each. One of the entries will be a report on an oral presentation delivered in class. The entries will be expected to contain visuals as well as a written discussion [Learning Outcomes 1-4]

Key Information Data:
100% coursework

The module will include an exploration of the purpose, principles and values of work with young people and an examination of the different roles that people working with young people may have. It will explore the range of contexts in which work with young people takes place and introduce the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work. It will consider adolescent social development and the representations and perceptions of young people in the media.

It will include an introduction to government policies designed to support young people and to informal learning with young people, its benefits and the skills required to undertake a successful piece of informal education. An exploration of the promotion of equality and anti-oppressive practice in work with young people and the personal and professional relationships and boundaries that must be maintained when working with young people will also be undertaken
The module will contain a practical aspect and will explore a variety of tools and techniques useful for working with groups of young people.

This module incorporates two 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 work with young people (24 hours). Teaching methods used will include lectures, group work, experiential learning and class discussions.

2. The independent study hours will allow for reading and research in relation to the module (126 hours)

Key Information Data:
20% scheduled learning and teaching activities
80% guided independent learning

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

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

1. DESCRIBE THE PURPOSE, PRINCIPLES AND VALUES OF WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE, AND UNDERSTAND THE RELEVANT THEORETICAL IDEAS SUCH AS THE CONCEPT OF CHILDHOOD, STAGES OF ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL REPRESENTATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE
[Knowledge & Understanding]

2. EVALUATE GOVERNMENT POLICY DESIGNED TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF INFORMAL EDUCATION IN WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE
[Learning; Analysis]

3. DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND RECOGNISE TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR WORKING WITH GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE
[Reflection]

4. DEMONSTRATE GOOD WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS
[Communication]