Module Title:Supervised Professional Practice in Youth and Community Work 2
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 discussion - communication of knowledge and ideas from the lecturer to the student. • 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 weeks and put their skills into practice.
Module Aim: The aims of this module are to prepare students for additional experience in youth and community work and continue to develop student’s reflexivity and critical thinking skills.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Evaluate how egalitarian values of youth and community work are implemented in their practice
LO2 Critically reflective on the evolution of their professional identity as youth and community workers
LO3 Apply and critically evaluate different frameworks for 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
Egalitarian values
Partipicipatory frameworks, anti-oppressive practice, children and young peoples rights, participation ect
Professional identity
Values and attitudes, Philosophy underpinning their practice, positionality, how it shapes their practice
Frameworks for Practice
Involving young people in the process, introducing the ASPIRE model,logic model, Assessment, planning and implementation, review and evaluation
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Oral examination 1,2,3 60.00 n/a
Other Online reflection 1,2,3 40.00 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 11.67
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) 30 Weeks per Stage 2.33
Total Hours 450.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Work - based Learning 30 Weeks per Stage 11.67
Lecturer Supervised Learning 30 Weeks per Stage 2.33
Total Hours 420.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HHYCW_B Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Youth and Community Work 3 Mandatory