Module Descriptors
ETHICS AND VALUES
CYMI50243
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
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Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
This module incorporates several inter-related learning strategies. The interactive learning groups will provide lectures 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 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 team

Module Texts
Banks, S. (1999) Ethical Issues in Youth Work. London, Routledge.
Gill, R. (2001) The Cambridge Companion to Christian Ethics. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
Young, K. (2006) The Art of Youth Work. Lyme Regis, Russell House.

Module Indicative Content
This module is concerned with three aspects of ethics and values.
Students will consider the values embedded in different approaches to children's, schools', youth and community work. Explore the variety of ethical and value based justifications given in their practice. Discuss professional ethics and codes of conduct in children's, schools', youth and community work.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100 % Coursework (3000 words or equivalent)
Explore an ethical dilemma in your practice agency (this might be a dilemma facing a client, the agency or yourself as the worker). Consider at least three different ethical approaches to the dilemma and decide on your own position identifying appropriate implications and actions.
Assess Learning Outcomes 1-4