Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTORY PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES
CYMI40678
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Fenton
Email: paul.fenton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 270
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Practice Portfolio consisting of reflective journal entries, directed tasks, additional evidence, observations and self, peer and tutor evaluations.
(numbers of items omitted and additional evidence added, overall assessment method of portfolio remains)
Assess Learning Outcomes 1-7
(numbers of items omitted and additional evidence added, overall assessment method of portfolio remains)
Assess Learning Outcomes 1-7
Module Resources
Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer helpers and part time workers.
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
Practice based: appropriately equipped office/study space, admin support, meeting rooms, art/craft resources, volunteer helpers and part time workers.
Module Texts
Brierley D. (2003) Joined Up - An Introduction to Youth Work and Ministry, Carlisle, Authentic Media
Ingram G. & Harris J. (2001) Delivering Good Youth Work: A Working Guide to Surviving and Thriving, Russell House Publishing.
Sapin K. (2008) Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice. London, Sage.
Taylor A. (2003) Responding to Adolescents, Russell House.
Ingram G. & Harris J. (2001) Delivering Good Youth Work: A Working Guide to Surviving and Thriving, Russell House Publishing.
Sapin K. (2008) Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice. London, Sage.
Taylor A. (2003) Responding to Adolescents, Russell House.
Module Learning Strategies
This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The professional formation groups will provide workshops and seminars involving a combination of group activities, student led work, simulations, skills practice, discussion etc. The independent study provides opportunity for reading, library based and online research. The remote learning in the professional practice work place will help develop professional skills.
Module Indicative Content
This module will enable you to develop and demonstrate the competences of a professional youth and community worker. It will include significant practice hours and the development and demonstration of theological engagement in practice. Your work is monitored and assessed by a Professional Practice Tutor who meets the criteria laid down for JNC qualifying courses.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE CYM JNC COMPETENCES AS KEY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS. Knowledge & Understanding
Learning
2. RECOGNISE HOW PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL VALUES ARE FORMED AND TRANSLATED INTO PRACTICE.
Learning
3. INTERPRET THE ROLE OF A YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKER WITHIN THE WIDER CONTEXT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK.
Analysis
4. DEFINE THE KEY PRINCIPLES, CURRICULUM AND METHODOLOGIES OF WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.
Analysis
5. WORK WITHIN THE CORE PRINCIPLES, VALUES AND PRACTICE OF YOUR AGENCY AND PROFESSIONAL YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE BOUNDARIES OF ROLE, RELATIONSHIP AND INTERVENTION, DEMONSTRATING A COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Application
Learning
2. RECOGNISE HOW PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL VALUES ARE FORMED AND TRANSLATED INTO PRACTICE.
Learning
3. INTERPRET THE ROLE OF A YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORKER WITHIN THE WIDER CONTEXT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK.
Analysis
4. DEFINE THE KEY PRINCIPLES, CURRICULUM AND METHODOLOGIES OF WORK WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES.
Analysis
5. WORK WITHIN THE CORE PRINCIPLES, VALUES AND PRACTICE OF YOUR AGENCY AND PROFESSIONAL YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE BOUNDARIES OF ROLE, RELATIONSHIP AND INTERVENTION, DEMONSTRATING A COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Application