Principles and practices of youth and community work

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: SOCL71004
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 51.5
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2013/14 Indep. Study Hours: 48.5
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  None

Module Description/Aims:

  The aim of this module is to introduce the student to the historical origins, philosophy and development of community and youth practice in Ireland and internationally with the intention that they will be in a better position to reflect on their own practice. Students will be presented with an outline of the different approaches underpinning youth and community work in Ireland and abroad with a view to helping them reflect on their current practice and consider how these perspective can be incorporated into future practice.


  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture14 Per Module
Lecture1.5 Per Week
Tutorial12 Per Module
Practical/Workshop6 Per Module
Practical/Workshop1.5 Per Module


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Display a broad knowledge of the historical context of youth and community work practices in Ireland and Internationally
2Display a knowledge of the different approaches/models underpinning youth work
3Display a broad knowledge of the different approaches/models underpinning community work
4Reflect on their their own Outdoor Learning practice in terms of applying principles of youth and community work practice


 
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Learning Strategies
Face-to face lectures will be used to guide the learners through the foundations of the theory associated with this module and complement the synchronous and asynchronous delivery.<br><br>
Online lectures will be available throughout the term to provide guidance on material suitable to be delivered in this format<br>
Online tutorials will be run during the term at regular intervals. The lecturers and learners will be able to explore areas identified in lectures/online lectures and to support the application of this theory at the workplace of the learners.<br><br>
A Webinar and a one day seminar will create opportunities to explore case studies of the application of teaching and learning theories in OE settings in Ireland. Where appropriate guest speakers from the world of OE and Youth/Community Work will present.<br><br>
Through independent self-directed learning, students will analyze the Outdoor Learning practices at their workplaces and will identify possibilities for change or development in their personal OE practice.<br><br>


 
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Content Detail
Historical development of Youth and Community practice• Youth work 1922-1970-youth clubs, Macra na Tuaithe, NYF
• Youth work 1970 to date, reports (NCYI, Bruton, O'Sullivan, Costello etc.) ,professional training, Youth Work Act 2001,National Youth Work Development Plan
• Community Work Roots: Informal self-help and solidarity, Mutual Aid , Philanthropy and voluntary service.
• Colonial community development. The US War on Poverty, The UK Community Development Project, Muintir Na Tire, EC Anti-Poverty Programmes, CDPs, Health Board Community Work.
Models of Youth WorkYouth Work as: informal education, community based activity, specialist project work.
Models of Community Work Practice Models of Community Practice
• Consensus - social-planning, self-help, volunteering.
• Pluralist- partnership working, advocacy work, lobbying, community capacity building.
• Conflict- community organizing, campaigning.
Family Support as Community Practice Family Support as Community Practice
• Family Resource Centres, Statutory Community Work Services,
• The Child Care Act 1991,
• Springboard


 
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Assessment Strategies
Agency Profile
Analysis of Models of Youth and/or community Work.
Case study


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1Continuous AssessmentAssignment - Out of Class800-900 word written assignment that requires student to describe the historical development of a Community or Youth Work organization from its inception to present day. 15
2, 3Continuous AssessmentAssignment - Out of ClassStudents are required to: Select a Model of Youthwork OR a model of Community Development work and pictorially the model (may be a poster, an info-graphic or a Pinterest Board). However,all the class must use the same format. It is envisaged that this element will be showcased in the end of semester seminar. [This accounts for 15% of the available 30% for this element of the assignment]. Write a 400 word piece on why the model was selected. [This accounts for 15% of the available 30% for this element of the assignment].30
2, 3, 4Continuous AssessmentCase StudyLearners are required to analyze a Youth, Family Support and/or Community work initiative and provide a proposal where outdoor learning could add a new dimension to the existing provision. Word count 2,000 words excluding appendices and supporting material. 55


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9780717156351Youth & Youth Work in Ireland
Caroline Coyne and Josephine Donohoe
Gill & Macmillan		2013-
Essential9780717149742 Community Development in Ireland Theory, Policy & Practice
Aisling Jackson & Colm O'Dohety (Editors)
Gill & Macmillan 		2012-
Recommended9781842181386A New Agenda For Family Support -providing services that create social capital
Colm O'Doherty
Blackhall Publishing		2007-
Recommended9780717142118Young People in Contemporary Ireland
Kevin Lalor, Aine De Roiste and Maurice Devlin
Gill and Macmillan		2007-
Recommended9780335194087Analysing Community Work
Keith Popple
OU Press		2000-
Recommended9781403949998Community Work
Alan Twelvetrees
Palgrave Macmillan		2008-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
WebsiteTUSLA - The Child & Family Agency available at http://www.tusla.ie/services/family-community-support/family-support/
WebsiteNational Youth Council of Ireland available at: http://www.youth.ie/
WebsiteCommunity Development Workers Co-operative Available at: http://www.cwc.ie/resources/community-development/
Course MaterialThe historical development of Irish Youth-work (Lousie Hurley) Available at: http://youthworkireland.ie/images/uploads/general/the_historical_development_of_irish_youthwork.pdf
Course MaterialYouth work in Ireland ? Some historical reflections (Maurice Devlin) Available at: http://eprints.maynoothuniversity.ie/3063/1/MD_Youth_Work.pdf
JournalYouth Work in Ireland ? A Decade On. Hilary Jenkinson. IJASS Available at: http://arrow.dit.ie/ijass/vol13/iss1/1/
JournalIrish Journal of Community Work Available at: http://www.irishcommunitywork.com/journal-issues/
JournalAustralian Journal of Outdoor Education (AJOE)
WebsiteAll about Pinterst - Available from: https://help.pinterest.com/en/guide/all-about-pinterest
WebsitePiktochart - Available from http://piktochart.com/
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