Module Descriptors
PRINCIPLES FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN YOUTH WORK AND MINISTRY
OASS60019
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 6
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Martin Hardwidge
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 40
Independent Study Hours: 260
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- FIELDWORK - PLAN FIELD WORK EXERCISE weighted at 20%
- FIELD WORK - REPORT weighted at 0%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Resources
Oasis College Library with e-portal for remote access
On-line resources via Blackboard through Staffordshire University
On-line access to Staffordshire University Library and books order system
Access to ICT resources at Oasis College
Access to a range of lecture and meeting rooms with access for disabled students
On-line resources via Blackboard through Staffordshire University
On-line access to Staffordshire University Library and books order system
Access to ICT resources at Oasis College
Access to a range of lecture and meeting rooms with access for disabled students
Module Texts
Baumunt, Z. And May, T. (2001) Thinking Sociologically (2nd edition). Oxford: Blackwell
Banks, S. (2010) Ethical Issues in Youth Work (2nd edition). London: Routledge
Buchroth, I. and Parkin, C. (Eds.) (2010) Using Theory in Youth and Community Work Practice. Exeter: Learning Matters
Migliore, D.L. (2004), Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology (2nd edition). Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
Sapin, K. (2009) Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice. London: Sage
Senter M. H. (2001) Four Views of Youth Ministry and the Church, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan
Thomson, J. (2007) Telling the Difference. Developing Theologians for Youth Work and Ministry. Cambridge: YTC Press
Wood, J. And Hine, J. (eds.) (2009) Work with Young People. London: Sage
Banks, S. (2010) Ethical Issues in Youth Work (2nd edition). London: Routledge
Buchroth, I. and Parkin, C. (Eds.) (2010) Using Theory in Youth and Community Work Practice. Exeter: Learning Matters
Migliore, D.L. (2004), Faith Seeking Understanding: An Introduction to Christian Theology (2nd edition). Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans.
Sapin, K. (2009) Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice. London: Sage
Senter M. H. (2001) Four Views of Youth Ministry and the Church, Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan
Thomson, J. (2007) Telling the Difference. Developing Theologians for Youth Work and Ministry. Cambridge: YTC Press
Wood, J. And Hine, J. (eds.) (2009) Work with Young People. London: Sage
Module Learning Strategies
300 hours, of which 40 will be lectures, tutorials and learning groups, a minimum of 150 fieldwork hours, and the rest directed/ independent study. Lectures will involve a range of interactive teaching methods.
This module will include the use of five learning strategies:
A series of weekly taught sessions involving traditional lecturing and seminars that will introduce and explore the applied subject knowledge
Student-led learning action sets to connect theory and practice
Individual and group tutorials to support learning progression
Fieldwork Tutor visits to practice locations to support practice development and monitor the required fieldwork 150 hours during this module.
Key Information Set Data:
13% scheduled learning and teaching activities
37% guided independent learning
50% placement
This module will include the use of five learning strategies:
A series of weekly taught sessions involving traditional lecturing and seminars that will introduce and explore the applied subject knowledge
Student-led learning action sets to connect theory and practice
Individual and group tutorials to support learning progression
Fieldwork Tutor visits to practice locations to support practice development and monitor the required fieldwork 150 hours during this module.
Key Information Set Data:
13% scheduled learning and teaching activities
37% guided independent learning
50% placement
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to introduce the professional and ministerial context for work with young people in statutory and voluntary settings. It will encourage the critical evaluation of historical, philosophical, theoretical and practical principles that underpin youth work and ministry; and challenge students to consider the impact of values and beliefs within professional practice.
The syllabus for this module will include key aspects of applied subject knowledge, including:
Professional standards and core skills for work with young people and communities
Safeguarding and the provision of information, advice and guidance
The use of sociology and theology as tools for critical thinking and theorisation
The origins of youth and community work in the UK
The principles and purposes of contemporary youth work and ministry practices
Notions of professional and ministerial formation
Professional values and personal commitment
Equality, diversity and questions of ethical conduct
The use of reflective practice to enhance youth work and ministry
The syllabus for this module will include key aspects of applied subject knowledge, including:
Professional standards and core skills for work with young people and communities
Safeguarding and the provision of information, advice and guidance
The use of sociology and theology as tools for critical thinking and theorisation
The origins of youth and community work in the UK
The principles and purposes of contemporary youth work and ministry practices
Notions of professional and ministerial formation
Professional values and personal commitment
Equality, diversity and questions of ethical conduct
The use of reflective practice to enhance youth work and ministry
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.
Module Additional Assessment Details
FIELD WORK PLAN length 1,400 WORDS weighted at 20%. The field work plan will require students to articulate their strategy for professional development during the award programme. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 4)
REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT length 2,100 WORDS weighted at 30%. The reflective assignment will require students to articulate their learning from practice and its relationship to professional and ministerial formation in youth work and ministry. (Learning Outcome 1, 2, 4, 5)
ESSAY length 3,500 WORDS weighted at 50%. The essay will require students to critically engage with key principles (historical and contemporary) that underpin professionally informed youth work and ministry. (Learning Outcome 1, 2, 3, 4)
FIELDWORK PRACTICE REPORT weighted at 0%. A Professional Practice Report (4,000 words) and a completed Professional Practice Workbook of fieldwork evidence related to specific first level competency areas. (Learning Outcome 5, 6)
Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework
REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT length 2,100 WORDS weighted at 30%. The reflective assignment will require students to articulate their learning from practice and its relationship to professional and ministerial formation in youth work and ministry. (Learning Outcome 1, 2, 4, 5)
ESSAY length 3,500 WORDS weighted at 50%. The essay will require students to critically engage with key principles (historical and contemporary) that underpin professionally informed youth work and ministry. (Learning Outcome 1, 2, 3, 4)
FIELDWORK PRACTICE REPORT weighted at 0%. A Professional Practice Report (4,000 words) and a completed Professional Practice Workbook of fieldwork evidence related to specific first level competency areas. (Learning Outcome 5, 6)
Key Information Set Data:
100% coursework