SD1S018 - Youth Work in Action: Role of Youth and Community Worker 1 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD1S018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Youth Work in Action: Role of Youth and Community Worker 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Youth, Community and Social Work | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Module Leader: | Lise Jacobsen | ||
| Module Team: | Mick Conroy, Hannah Jones, Alun Prosser | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100466 - youth and community work | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To provide an opportunity for students to understand the theoretical concepts of the professional ‘face to face’
delivery of youth work in a diverse range of practice situations
To provide student an opportunity to observe self and apply their learning through reflective writing in a youth work setting with focus on their personal role within anti-discriminative and anti-oppressive practice.
Content Summary
In this module students are exposed to a range of practical tools, methods of delivery and use of informal
educational approaches to working with young people. These are underpinned by taught sessions on theories
around use of experiential learning, reflective practice, professional values and the monitoring and evaluation
processes involved in delivery of work with young people.
The opportunity to relate theoretical frameworks to
fieldwork experience is central to the training of individuals seeking a professionally recognised vocational
qualification in youth and community work.
To achieve this the student will keep critical recordings to monitor
individual learning that evidences ability in relating theory to practice. These reflective recordings will form the
greater part of the file of evidence required for the accompanying module Youth Work in Action: Role of the Youth and Community Worker 2.
Students will be required to link these session recordings to the practice learning outcomes as outlined in Youth Work National Occupational Standards (CLDSC, 2019) and Community Development National Occupational Standards (CLDSC, 2015).
Indicative Content:
• Youth Work National Occupational Standards (CLDSC, 2019)
• Community Development National Occupational Standards (CLDSC, 2015)
• Definition of Youth Work and Community Development
• United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
• International, national, local and organisational acts, policies and strategies
• Safeguarding
• Role of supervision and supervisor
• Role and responsibilities of youth work
• Key skills, competencies and attributes of youth work
• Anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice – personal level
• Challenge discrimination and oppression
• Youth work approaches to building meaningful relationships e.g. social pedagogy, Unconditional positive regard, and non-judgmental
This module is working towards the Youth Work National Occupational Standards (CLDSC, 2019):
YW01, YW03, YW09, YW14, YW16, YW17, YW18, Signpost No. 26, YW19, YW25, Signpost Nos. 28, 34, 35, 37 and 38.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 18 |
| External visits | 4 |
| Independent Study | 48 |
| Directed Study | 40 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 20 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 40 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Articulate and implement the theoretical concepts of the taught element of the practice modules in a diverse range of practice situations through a collection of critical reflective recordings. |
| LO2 | Describe and demonstrate the knowledge required to access and implement a range of relevant resources and youth work activities to support the delivery of work with young people at their<br />placement setting, using some of the professional skills and competencies required for effective professional practice in a vocational setting suitable for a level 4 placement. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 2 | Complete a job application by responding to a sample person specification highlighting knowledge, skills and abilities. | 0 | 1500 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work 1 | Complete a Personal Learning Agreement (PLA) which outlines how student will be working towards fulfilling the YWNOS (CLDSC, 2019) | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 2 | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Practical Written Work 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |