The learning strategy will include developing a supportive learning group that will meet for a series of themed workshops during the course of the programme. The workshops will cover the core areas outlined above and will use a range of creative teaching methods including tutor input, group discussions, small group tasks, activities and presentations.

Each person on the programme will develop a portfolio in which they will provide evidence that they are able to apply the principles and tools that are taught on the programme.

Key Information Set Data:
9.5% Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity
69.5% Guided Independent Study
21% Placement (Fieldwork Hours)

DBS Clearance Certificate

Equivalent to 1500 Words (Assessing Learning Outcomes 1-4)

An electronic portfolio. This portfolio may contain a variety of material including the following:
-Exercises from module study pack.
-Relevant evidence in support of the module outcomes.
-A reflective piece of writing which examines the impact of the module learning on participants' practice.

Key Information Set Data:
100% Coursework

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the key issues associated with the effective support of individuals parenting adolescents. The learning is structured to explore associated themes, including adolescent development and adolescent self-esteem. Contemporary culture will be investigated and the affect this may have on the adolescent's experience will be debated. Parenting stages and parenting styles will be identified and the importance of appropriate communication with adolescents will be considered. Supporting adolescents to independence will be discussed. The module will explore a diverse range of examples of good practice from a variety of providers. Students will be encouraged to apply learning to their practice.

Study packs will be provided by the tutor to all participants on this programme. These will be structured around each of the core areas. These study packs will include study material as well as a variety of exercises to be completed by participants that represent the assessed practice portfolio.

Students will have access to the Oasis College library for books, on-line resources and IT facilities for internet research.

The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module.

Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

The teaching for this module will take place at Oasis College, London or in practice locations for local groups.

Corwin, D. (1998) The Tween Years: A Parent¿s Guide for Surviving those Terrific, Turbulent, and Trying Times Between Childhood and Adolescence. Chicago: Contemporary Books.

Heaven, P. (2001) The Social Psychology of Adolescence Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan

Kehily, M. (2007) Understanding Youth. Perspectives, Identities and Practices. London: Sage

Savage, J. (2007) Teenage: The Creation of Youth Culture. London: Chatto and Loindus

Steinberg, L. (2011) Adolescence. New York: McGraw-Hill

Sylvester, R. (2007) The Adolescent Brain: Reaching for Autonomy. Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin