Module Title:Supervised Professional Practice in Youth and Community Work 1
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 20
NFQ Level:8
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: The learning outcomes detailed above will be achieved through the following teaching methodologies: • Workshop and small group discussion • Problem Solving Exercises/Case Studies – students will work as part of a team and will work together to discuss and evaluate scenarios related to placement. • Class Discussion/Debate - Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical, communication and practical skills. • E-Learning – It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line learning materials including discussion boards, blogs. • Self-Directed Independent Learning – the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices. • Placement experience – students will go on a supervised professional placement for 12 weeks and put their skills into practice.
Module Aim: The aims of this module is to develop students' practice skills.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Analyse the organisational and policy context of Supervised Professional Practice
LO2 Reflect upon their own development as a Youth and Community worker
LO3 Reflect upon and explain their own core values in relation to youth and community practice
LO4 Explain the theortical framework underpinning practice
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.
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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
Policy and Organisational Context
Why social policy matters, Outcomes:what will happen to young people as a result of the work?, Drivers: Why are we concerned?, understanding the wider policy content, Aims and methods: how does the organisation respond
Reflection on development as a practitioner
Reflective practice, Theoretical underpinning, how and with whom to practise, possible methods/frameworks
Core Values in relation youth and community practice
Equality, participation, social justice ect
Theoretical Frameworks underpinning practice
anti-oppressive practice, social justice, equality, participation ect
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Collaborative activity 1,2,3 30.00 n/a
Other Online reflections 1,2,3,4 70.00 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 30 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Work - based Learning 30 Weeks per Stage 14.00
Total Hours 450.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Work - based Learning 30 Weeks per Stage 14.00
Total Hours 420.00
 

Module Delivered In

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