SD0H003 - Introduction to youth work 14 Feb 2024 - 01 Feb 2030 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD0H003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to youth work | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Youth, Community and Social Work | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Youth and Community | ||
| Module Leader: | Mick Conroy | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | JAN 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Valid To | 01 Feb 2030 |
Module Aims
This is a standalone module to introduce the role of a youth worker within a community setting.
1. Explore the role of youth work in the support of young people aged 11-25yrs in the community.
2. Understand the key principles and purposes of youth work in Wales in developing young people’s potential.
3. Understand the interrelationship and importance of delivering informal and non-formal learning to young people.
Appreciate the role that government policy, strategy, and local participation by young people plays in building young people as active members of society.
Content Summary
The module aligns to the principles endorsed by:
· National Strategy for Youth Work in Wales – (Welsh Government, 2019)
· Principles and Purposes of Youth Work in Wales (CWVYS et al, 2022)
· Rights of Children and Young Persons (Wales) Measure 2011 - underlining Wales’ commitment to children’s rights and the UNCRC.
· National Occupational Standards for Youth Work (CLDSC, 2019)
The module comprises of 4 blocks:
Block 1 - Introduction to the role of the youth worker
· Principles & Purposes of YW in Wales
· Informal & Non-formal Learning methods
· Skills & knowledge areas of competency for working with young people. E.g. Safeguarding & welfare
· Participation standards and young people’s voice
Block 2 – Adolescent development and learning theory
· Introduction to adolescent development theories (Senninger, Bowlby, Bronfenbrenner and Erikson)
· Introduction to learning theory (Bandura, Schon)
· The interrelationship between mental health & adolescence
Block 3 – Building Social Capital in the community
· Stages and types of social capital
· The Youth Precariat / Generation X, Y & Z
· Health & wellbeing of young people
Block 4 - Effective Environments
· Creative learning – Social Pedagogy methods
· Heart, Hands and Minds Approach
· Digital storytelling
· Social Equality & Equity – The level playing field.
· Reflective practice and learning environments.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorials | 12 |
| Independent Study | 26 |
| Placement | 12 |
| Directed Study (Including Online Independent Learning) | 26 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Student will be able to identify the factors that influence young people’s learning and development. |
| LO2 | Student will be able to reflect on the concepts, principles and values that can affect practice when working with young people aged 11-25yrs of age. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Create and use a youth work resource to support learners in 1:1 or small groups that includes a short-written piece about why you chose the resources and how you developed it in relation to young people’s needs. You will also need to include a written reflection on delivery of the activity. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |