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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

Oasis College Library with e-portal for remote access
On-line portfolio via Pebble Pad through Staffordshire University student account
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

Students must pass all elements.

The field work plan will require students to articulate their strategy for professional development during the award programme. 1400 words [Learning Outcomes 1,2,4]

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. 2100 words [ Learning Outcomes 1,2,4,5]

The essay will require students to critically engage with key principles (historical and contemporary) that underpin professionally informed youth work and ministry. 3500 words [Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4]

A full CRB clearance is required for commencing the module due to the practice requirements relating to work with young people and vulnerable adults.

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
-The development of an on-line portfolio to aid reflective practice/evidence competency
-Tutor visits to practice locations to support practice development and monitor the required fieldwork hours (148) during this module.

Module content and assessment will support the identification of evidence for youth work and ministry competencies: 2.2; 2.3; 5.1; 5.4; 6.1.

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