Module Title:Critical Thinking Skills for Youth and Community Work
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be delivered by use of lectures, discussion, case study, problem-solving exercises, work-based learning, readings, project work- presentations , self-directed learning, previous placement, e – learning, blended learning or a combination of methods
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to develop students’ critical thinking and reflection skills in order to enhance their academic performance and to enable them to respond creatively and critically to the complex and evolving practice contexts of Y&C work. While the development of critical thinking skills is emphasised across the programme, this module seeks to complement and support students' learning in other modules by addressing this core competency in a more focused way.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Apply critical thinking skills to their academic work and to decision-making within Y&C work practice
LO2 Critically reflect on the concept of the profession and on their identity and purpose as a Y&C worker
LO3 Defend their personal and professional values in a reasoned way
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
What is Critical Thinking?
- Elements of critical thinking in academic, professional and everyday life - Elements of critical reflection - Benefits of critical thinking - Barriers to critical thinking
Critical Thinking in Academic Contexts
- Foundations of critical thinking - Critical reading - Identifying and evaluating arguments - Critical, analytical writing
Critical Thinking and Reflection in Everyday Life
- Identifying and evaluating non-academic sources of information (e.g. media, film, civil society publications, political speeches etc.) - Clarifying the influences on our values and positions - Analysing and defending our values and positions
Critical Thinking and Reflection in Y&C Work Practice
- The role of critical reflection in making professional judgements: why do we do what we do? - Critical thinking and reflection on the policy, practice, managerial and political contexts in which we work.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project n/a 1,2,3 100.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.50
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 3.67
Total Hours 111.50
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 0.75
Total Hours 0.75
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HHYCW_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Community Work 2 Mandatory