SD3S010 - The Critically Reflective Youth & Community Worker (1) 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: SD3S010
Module Title: The Critically Reflective Youth & 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: Lise Jacobsen
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
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 enable the development of applied knowledge of the theory and practice of critical reflection, understanding the relationship between critical reflection and supervision, anti-oppressive practice and safeguarding.

To equip students with the appropriate knowledge, understanding and skills in relation to coaching, mentoring and supervision of others within a practice context.

Content Summary

Understanding power dynamics in a societal and youth work context.
The Equality Act 2010 and protected characteristics.
Socio economic advantage/disadvantage, social inclusion and opportunity.
Social models / social construction.
Oppression and discrimination.
Anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practices.
Fairness, inclusion, equality, equity and diversity.
Social Justice and wellbeing.
Strength based approaches.
Communities of practice
Critical reflection and reflexivity.
Applied professional ethics.

Coaching – principles, process, challenges and benefits.
Mentoring – models and methods, challenges and benefits.
Supervision – Definitions, functions, models and interpretations.
Unpacking supervision and analysis of supervision policies.
Supervision – origins, roots and models used within youth work.
Reflective practice and supervision.
Contracting and confidentiality.
Conflict theory and management of conflict.
The use of empathy, feedback, assertiveness and mediation.
Supervisor core skills and qualities.
Ethical, legal and professional requirements.
Module maps to National Occupational Standards for Youth Work (CLDSC, 2019) YW03, YW04, YW07, YW12, YW17, YW19, YW20, YW24, YW25, YW26, Key Area F Signpost No.36, No. 37.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 20
Seminar 6
Practical classes and workshops 6
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 52
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 4
Active/Simulation Based 6
Groupwork 6
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Become skilled, critical reflectors, able to articulate the relationship between critical reflection and supervision, anti-oppressive practice and safeguarding.
LO2 Be able to demonstrate advanced skills in coaching, mentoring and supervising others.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) An observed, paired peer interaction where students adopt supervisor/supervisee roles (or mentor/mentee or coach/coachee) roles and demonstrate the use of advanced communication skills, strengths-based approaches and other relevant skills and qualities. 20 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 A written exploration of the relationship between critical reflection, anti-oppressive practice, safeguarding and supervision, contextualised within a youth work approach. 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch)
Essay 1

Reading List

https://rl.talis.com/3/southwales/lists/9D31DDCB-0515-94EC-D262-63DA165105DB.html?lang=en