Module Descriptors
DEVELOPMENTS IN CHILDREN'S WORK AND MINISTRY
OASS60377
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 15
Independent Study Hours: 135
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- SEMINAR PRESENTATION weighted at 75%
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 25%
Module Details
Module Texts
Craig, G. (2000), What works in community development with children? Ilford: Barnados.
Freire, A. M. A and Macedo, D (eds) (2000), The Paulo Freire Reader, London: Continuum Publishers.
May, S. (2005), Children Matter: Celebrating their place in the church, family and community, Cambridge: Eerdmans
Adams, K., Hyde, B. and Woolley, R. (2008), The Spiritual Dimension of Childhood. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Ledwith, M. (2005), Community Development, A Critical Approach, Bristol: Policy Press.
Freire, A. M. A and Macedo, D (eds) (2000), The Paulo Freire Reader, London: Continuum Publishers.
May, S. (2005), Children Matter: Celebrating their place in the church, family and community, Cambridge: Eerdmans
Adams, K., Hyde, B. and Woolley, R. (2008), The Spiritual Dimension of Childhood. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Ledwith, M. (2005), Community Development, A Critical Approach, Bristol: Policy Press.
Module Learning Strategies
150 hours, of which 15 will be interactive lectures, group discussions of learning materials and student-led seminars, 64 fieldwork hours, and the remainder in independent study.
Module Indicative Content
The aim of this module is to explore the theoretical, theological and professional implications relating to the current and future development of children's work and ministry. Its theoretical and experiential learning (through student led seminars) supports the developments of communication, problem-solving and goal-setting skills required in children's work and ministry. A brief resume of current structural and philosophical paradigms of children's work and ministry are compared to, and contrasted with, emerging paradigm shifts and projected future trends. This is set in context of social and political changes in the UK, and students will investigate strategic, management and developmental implications for both national and local children's policy. Students are encouraged to develop critical evaluation in identifying creative solutions to current and future challenges facing children's ministry. Underlying the analysis of current and future trends is an exploration of the philosophical and theological frameworks for situating children's work and ministry within professional practice.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assessment (1): A Student-led seminar presenting for 30 minutes on a recent text, policy or current issue and facilitate an analytical discussion of the key questions and implications arising from their presentation, relating these to their area of professional practice. (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
Assignment (2): A Practice Recording on a complex professional issue (Learning Outcome 3)
Assignment (2): A Practice Recording on a complex professional issue (Learning Outcome 3)
Module Resources
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work
PCs with standard suite of University software providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work