SD4S100 - Applying Values, Principles and Policies in Youth and Community Work 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD4S100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Applying Values, Principles and Policies in Youth and Community Work | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Education, Early Years and Social Work | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Lise Jacobsen | ||
| Module Team: | Kelly McCarthy, Mark Iggulden, Paul Lewis | ||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100466 - youth and community work | 101277 - work-based learning | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To reflect upon, and critically analyse, the values, purpose, and professional identity of Youth Work, enabling students to understand and demonstrate ownership of their own professional identities through exploration of the theories, practices and principles that underpin Youth Work.
To provide an awareness and understanding of key areas tackled by contemporary Social Policy which influence the political, social, cultural and economic contexts of the lives of young people on a local, national and international level.
To enable students to consciously promote inclusion, equity and young people’s welfare, enabling the establishing and prioritising of their Youth Work practice.
Content Summary
Pre-notice - Setting advance content for modules covering contemporary issues faced by young people in communities and educational settings is always a moveable feast in terms of curriculum and module delivery and design and it is a challenge to find the correct balance to meet the needs of all stakeholders involved in design of this type of module.
Therefore, the indicative content recorded below is provided with the proviso that it may be subject to alteration given the fast-paced levels of change within the profession of Youth Work and other work with children and families. This is particularly the case as Youth Work adapts and changes following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Indicative Content (subject to change):
Young People and Precarity: Covid-19 and The Abandoned Generation?
Models and definitions of Youth Work.
Professional Identity and being Interprofessional.
Youth Work’s contribution within wider children and young people’s services and Social Policy.
Historical context of the professional development of Youth and Community Work. (Post 2000)
Key reports, policy, guidance, strategy and legislation across the Social Policy arena.
Local, National and International context of Youth Work practice.
Key concepts and principles of Social Pedagogy and their application to work with children and young people.
Use of the 3Ps (professional, private and personal) in the role of the social pedagogue.
Social and cultural capital.
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Ethical considerations and decision making when working with young people.
Occupational values and ethics, including
EWC (2022) Code of Professional Conduct and Practice.
Research and young people/Youth Work.
Oppression, discrimination, Intersectionality and Anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice.
Module mapped to the National?Occupational Standards for Youth Work (CLDSC, 2019) YW01, YW03, YW04, YW06,YW07,YW10,YW12, YW14,YW19,YW20,YW22,YW24,YW25, YW26,
Module mapped to the following course learning outcomes: A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, B3, B4, C3
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Independent Study | 80 |
| Directed Study | 28 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 30 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse the historical, social, educational, and political context of Youth Work as a profession, demonstrating an understanding of the professional identity of Youth Work and evidencing awareness of debates at the forefront of the discipline on a local, national, and international level. |
| LO2 | Critically analyse the application of Youth Work values and principles in practice, demonstrating evidence of how these influence and impact upon outcomes for children and young people in work settings. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | A prepared oral presentation by a candidate before assessor(s) and possibly peers, where digital knowledge, technical content, ability to answer questions and presentational skills are assessed. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | A written composition with a specified word length that, typically, on the basis of existing literature, proceeds to sustain a coherent argument. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |