Module Descriptors
CURRICULUM, QUALITY AND EVALUATION
OASS50275
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- FIELD WORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to train students in the development of quality work, curriculum design, and evaluation of projects, programme and services, building on their experience. It is concerned with the quality of youth work and ministry. Models of quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation methodologies are examined and assessed within the context of youth work and ministry theory, policy and the students' practice context. Total Quality Management is critiqued as are youth work assessment frameworks such as OFSTED, the National Occupational Standards for Youth Work in the UK, QCA and NVQ/OCN. Models of intervention associated with youth work and ministry, such as connexions, are examined and evaluated in the light of other policy, such as the Transforming Youth Work agenda. A variety of methodological approaches, useful in youth work and ministry, such as; the arts, multi-media and IT; crime/substance misuse prevention; health/environmental issues; sport and outdoor education; and international and development education are discussed. Attention is given to programme design and development that is tailored to the specific needs of young people. Students will present a quality assessment tool that they can relate to in the context of their youth work and ministry practice.
Module Learning Strategies
150 hours, of which 36 will include interactive lectures, seminars, group discussions, exercises and workshops, and the rest independent study. Interactive lectures will involve a combination of brainstorming, student-led presentations, and other interactive teaching methods.
Module Texts
Huskins, J. (1996), Quality work with young people, Youth Clubs UK.
NYA (2000), National occupational standards for youth work in the UK, Leicester: NYA.
OFSTED (2001), Inspecting Youth Work: a revised framework, London: HMSO.
NYA (2000), National occupational standards for youth work in the UK, Leicester: NYA.
OFSTED (2001), Inspecting Youth Work: a revised framework, London: HMSO.
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.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment (1): 2500 word Portfolio Commentary and Reflection on Learning (Learning Outcomes 2, 3)
Assignment (2): Fieldwork - 2nd Practice Assessment (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3)
Assignment (2): Fieldwork - 2nd Practice Assessment (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3)