Module Details
Module Code: |
ETHC H7001 |
Full Title:
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Youth Work Practice 1
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Katherina Nugent
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Module Description: |
no description provided
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Youth Work Delivery
Exploration of youth work delivery methods, to include streetwork, outreach, one to one and group work.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull-time
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
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Barnes, P.. (2002), Leadership with Young People, Russell House Publishing.
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Factor, F., Chauncan, V., Pitts, J.. (2001), The RHP Guide to Working with Young People, Russell House Publishing.
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Young, K.. (2006), The Art of Youth Work, Russell House Publishing.
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Bamber, J., O'Brien-Olinger, S., O'Brien, M.. (2014), Ideas in action in youth work: in theory., Centre for effective services.
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Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2011), National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children, DCYA, Dublin.
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Department of Children and Youth Affairs. (2014), Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures, DCYA.
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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National Youth Council of Ireland. (2011), How do we know it's working, Conference Report.
| Other Resources |
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Website, www.infed.org.
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Website, www.paulo.org.
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