Module Descriptors
FOUNDATION YOUTH WORK PRACTICE (OASIS)
OASS30029
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Helen Chapman
Email: H.C.Chapman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Reflective Log weighted at 70%
- Presentation - Individual weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A POSTER PRESENTATION. Length 500 WORDS weighted at 30%. (Learning Outcome 4 & 5)
A REFLECTIVE DIARY Length 1,000 WORDS weighted at 70%, (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 and require a supervisors verification that 40 practice hours have been successfully completed)
KIS Information Set Data:
70% coursework
30% practical exams [skills assessments and presentations]
A REFLECTIVE DIARY Length 1,000 WORDS weighted at 70%, (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 and require a supervisors verification that 40 practice hours have been successfully completed)
KIS Information Set Data:
70% coursework
30% practical exams [skills assessments and presentations]
Module Special Admissions Requirements
A full DBS clearance is required for commencing the module due to the practice requirements relating to work with young people and vulnerable adults.
Students must have secured a supervised placement on registering for this course. The placement must be able to offer them at least 40 hours experience during the teaching block in which the module is delivered.
Students must have secured a supervised placement on registering for this course. The placement must be able to offer them at least 40 hours experience during the teaching block in which the module is delivered.
Module Resources
Oasis College Library with e-portal for remote access
On-line resources via Blackboard through Staffordshire University
Access to ICT resources at Oasis College
On-line resources via Blackboard through Staffordshire University
Access to ICT resources at Oasis College
Module Indicative Content
The module will include:
an exploration of the purpose, principles and values of youth work;
an examination of the role of a youth worker;
an introduction to informal learning with young people, its benefits and skills required to undertake a successful piece of informal education;
an exploration of the promotion of equality and anti-oppressive practice in youth work;
reflection upon students' placement experiences to link theory to practice.
an exploration of the purpose, principles and values of youth work;
an examination of the role of a youth worker;
an introduction to informal learning with young people, its benefits and skills required to undertake a successful piece of informal education;
an exploration of the promotion of equality and anti-oppressive practice in youth work;
reflection upon students' placement experiences to link theory to practice.
Module Learning Strategies
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 youth work (20 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 40 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 youth work practice. (90 hours)
Key Information Set Data:
13% scheduled learning and teaching activities
60% guided independed learning
27% placement
1. Tutor led sessions which will give students an overview of the requirements of the module and the key theories and concepts relating to youth work (20 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 40 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 youth work practice. (90 hours)
Key Information Set Data:
13% scheduled learning and teaching activities
60% guided independed learning
27% placement
Module Texts
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
Jeffs, T. and Smith, M. K. (2010) Youth Work Practice. Hampshire. Palgrave Macmillan
Sapin, K. (2009) Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice. London. Sage