Module Details

Module Code: ETHC H7001
Full Title: Youth Work Practice 1
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 10
Module Owner:: Katherina Nugent
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Describe the key youth work providers in Ireland, their role, funding strands, management structures. Analysis of services provided and the core values and principles that underpin their work with communities and young people.
MLO2 Recognise child protection best practice in the youth work sector, including a good working knowledge of requirements and documentation.
MLO3 Explain how principles and values influence can shape youth work, whilst identifying own personal value system and how this could impact on work with young people.
MLO4 Identify and analyse core competancies of youth work and how strategy is developed for gaining practical elements of these during the work placment module.
MLO5 Describe own personal learning goals under the headings of Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes.
MLO6 Demonstrate key skills needed to engage with young people in preparation for Placement Module.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Placement Preparation.
Audit of skills, abilities and competancies. Identifying personal learning goals and strategies. Reviewing options available for placement most suited to individual needs. Exploration of hopes and fears.
Child Protection.
National Legislation - Children First 2011 Principles and Guidelines Carrying out risk assessment on a programme, premises and activity. Exploration of case studies and scenario based work.
Youth Work Delivery
Exploration of youth work delivery methods, to include streetwork, outreach, one to one and group work.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Design, deliver and evaluation of relevant work used in the direct engagement of young people, taking the form of a games delivery demonstration and written presentation.
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 80
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Preparation of portfolio of work to include case study of young person and advise on appropriate intervention, taking into account community, family, other supports and agencies. Preparation of placement related personal statements.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 8.00 8
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 16.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Barnes, P.. (2002), Leadership with Young People, Russell House Publishing.
  • Factor, F., Chauncan, V., Pitts, J.. (2001), The RHP Guide to Working with Young People, Russell House Publishing.
  • Young, K.. (2006), The Art of Youth Work, Russell House Publishing.
  • Bamber, J., O'Brien-Olinger, S., O'Brien, M.. (2014), Ideas in action in youth work: in theory., Centre for effective services.
  • Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2011), National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children, DCYA, Dublin.
  • Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2014), Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures, DCYA.
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • National Youth Council of Ireland. (2011), How do we know it's working, Conference Report.
Other Resources
  • Website, www.infed.org.
  • Website, www.paulo.org.