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SPL307: Youth Work Principles & Practice
Semester 2 | Credits: 5
'This module focus on youth work principles and practice, both from a historical, theoretical and contemporary perspective. It explores assorted styles of learning and how these could be used in youth work practice. It examines the impact of reflective practice on youth, how needs are accessed, and how to determine and design effective outcomes. It also introduces participants to the use of experiential learning, youth participation and the importance of ethics in youth work.'
(Language of instruction: English)
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the origins of youth work
- Outline youth work theory, practice and policy
- Develop an outcome focused programme based on specific need
- Demonstrate how to develop youth work curriculum
- Utilise reflective practice in their work
Assessments
- Department-based Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- HELEN CASEY:
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- CORMAC FORKAN:
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- DEIRDRE HARDIMAN:
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- ANNE EGAN:
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Reading List
- "Youth and Community Work in Ireland" by Catherine Forde (Editor), Elizabeth Kiely (Editor), Rosie Meade (Editor)
ISBN: 9781842181737.
Publisher: Blackhall Publishing Ltd - "Using Theory in Youth and Community Work Practice" by Ilona Buchroth (Editor), Chris Parkin (Editor), Janet Batsleer (Editor), Keith Popple (Editor)
ISBN: 9781844453009.
Publisher: Learning Matters - "Young people in contemporary Ireland" by Kevin Lalor, Áine de Róiste & Maurice Devlin.
ISBN: 9780717142118.
Publisher: Dublin; Gill & Macmillan - "Experiential Learning" by Kolb D
ISBN: 9780133892406.
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, NJ; Pearson Education - "Work with Young People" by Jason Wood (Editor), Dr Jean Hine (Editor)
ISBN: 9781412928847.
Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.