Ballard P & Pritchard J. (2006) Practical Theology in Action. London, SPCK.
Brierley D. (2003) Joined Up. Carlisle, Authentic.
Ingram G & Harris D. (2001) Delivering Good Youth Work. Lyme Regis, Russell House.
Nash S. Pimlott, J and Nash, P. (2008) Skills for Collaborative Ministry. London, SPCK.

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.

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 and part time workers.

Practice Portfolio consisting of reflective journal entries, directed tasks, additional evidence, observations and self, peer and tutor evaluations.

Assess Learning Outcomes 1-8

This module will enable you to develop and demonstrate the competences of a professional youth and community worker which may include work with children and families. It will include significant practice hours as a youth worker and the development and demonstration of theological engagement with youth and community work practice. Your work is supervised and assessed by a Fieldwork tutor who meets the criteria laid down for JNC qualifying courses.

1. DEMONSTRATE A CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF CYM JNC COMPETENCES 4-6 AS KEY PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.

2. APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF HOW PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL VALUES ARE FORMED AND TRANSLATED INTO PRACTICE.

3. EVALUATE AND INTERPRET THE ROLE OF A WORKER WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE WIDER CONTEXT OF YOUTH & COMMUNITY WORK.

4. INTEGRATE THE KEY PRINCIPLES, CURRICULUM AND METHODOLOGIES OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK.

5. WORK WITHIN THE CORE PRINCIPLES, VALUES AND PRACTICE OF YOUR AGENCY AND PROFESSIONAL YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK, USING REFLECTIVE PRACTICE AS A PROFESSIONAL TOOL.

6. DEVELOP MINISTRY AND INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.

7. SHOW APPROPRIATE BOUNDARIES OF ROLE, RELATIONSHIP AND INTERVENTION; DEMONSTRATING A COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES, EQUITY AND DIVERSITY.

8. CONDUCT RESEARCH, DESIGN, IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE AN APPROPRIATE PROGRAMME.