Module Descriptors
INTRODUCTION TO YOUTH WORK AND MINISTRY
OASS40255
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 42
Independent Study Hours: 108
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 35%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
150 hours, of which 42 will be interactive lectures, and the rest independent study. Interactive lectures will involve a combination of brainstorming, presentations and other interactive teaching methods.
Module Indicative Content
This module introduces students to the history and philosophy of professional youth work and ministry, fostering an awareness of the varied organisational contexts in and beyond Christian settings. It aims to develop knowledge of a range of legal requirements and good practice concerning Child Protection, Health and Safety and an understanding of personal/ professional boundaries. The module begins with an introduction to a range of legal requirements and good practice concerning Child Protection, Health and Safety, and personal/ professional boundaries, during which both knowledge and skills are developed. The historical development of youth work and the Youth Service, including the Church's contribution to both, are explored and the resulting aims and roles of youth work and ministry identified. Core values of voluntary participation, informal education, empowerment and equality of opportunity are introduced and the boundaries and commonality between youth work and ministry examined. The requirements and responsibilities of youth work and ministry as a profession, professional practice and professionalism are explored and students encouraged to develop critical self-awareness. Awareness is raised concerning both current trends in youth work and ministry and Occupational Standards, competencies and assessment methods.
Module Texts
Davey, C. & Hamilton, C. (2002), Working with Young People: Legal Responsibility and Liability, Colchester: Children?s Legal Centre.
National Youth Agency (2000), National Occupational Standards for Youth Work, Leicester:
Ward, P. (1996), Growing up Evangelical, London: SPCK.
National Youth Agency (2000), National Occupational Standards for Youth Work, Leicester:
Ward, P. (1996), Growing up Evangelical, London: SPCK.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment (1): 1000 word Analysis of Child Protection Policy in placements (Learning Outcome 3)
Assignment (2): 1200 word Reflection on Key Values in Youth Work (Learning Outcomes 1, 2)
Assignment (3): 800 word Reflective Assignment (Learning Outcome 4)
Assignment (2): 1200 word Reflection on Key Values in Youth Work (Learning Outcomes 1, 2)
Assignment (3): 800 word Reflective Assignment (Learning Outcome 4)
Module Resources
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
PCs providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work
PCs providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work