A PRESENTATION length 1000 WORDS weighted at 20% which presents a case study analysing the student’s work with individuals or a group (This will assess learning outcomes 1, 2, 4 and 5)

An ESSAY length 1500 weighted at 30% which will address learning outcomes 3 , 4 and 5)

PORTFOLIO total word length 2500 WORDS weighted at 50% . The portfolio will need to provide evidence that the minimum number of placement hours (75) have been completed in order to pass. (This will assess learning outcomes 1- 5)

Key Information Data:
100% coursework

The module provides the student with the theoretical underpinnings and practical techniques for engaging with people as individuals and in groups. The module will identify the range of roles and contexts in which work with individuals and groups is undertaken. This will include IAG, coaching, counselling, mentoring, community development and youth work.

It will introduce person centred approaches and include communication skills, including non-verbal communication and active listening. The theory and practice and skills of mentoring and coaching will be introduced in this module, presenting students with the skills and techniques for engaging effectively with individuals within these contexts.

Students will also study the importance of the use of group work in engaging with children, young people and communities. Students will reflect on groups they are a part of and the development stages of those groups. It will also provide students with a numbers of techniques for engaging in group work and support students to reflect upon a range of leadership styles and their appropriate use in various settings. Power and conflict in groups will also be explored in this module.
Throughout the module the student will be required to reflect on learning in relation to working with individuals and working with groups in the context of their work practice.

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 people (30 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 75 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 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 [where relevant] will be available to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

Harris V. (2009) Community Work Skills Manual Sheffield: Federation for Community Development Learning
Wates N. (2000) The Community Planning Handbook (London: Earthscan Publications)
Westergaard, J. (2009) Effective Group Work with Young People, Maidenhead: Open University Press

1. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO DEVELOP MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDIVIDUALS
Application

2. ANALYSE GROUP WORK, INCLUDING POWER AND CONFLICT IN GROUPS IN A WORKPLACE SETTING
Analysis

3. UNDERSTAND AND APPLY APPROPRIATE LEADERSHIP STYLES
Reflection; Application

4. RECOGNISE ETHICAL AND ANTI-OPPRESSIVE PRACTICE IN WORKING WITH GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS
Knowledge and Understanding

5. DEMONSTRATE GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication