Module Title:Working with Individuals, Groups & Volunteers in Youth and Community Work
Credits: 10
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: • Lectures - communication of knowledge and ideas from the lecturer to the student. • Problem Solving Exercises – students will work as part of a team and will work together to resolve various legal scenarios. • Class Discussion/Debate - Students will be encouraged to actively participate in the class sessions which will develop their analytical and communication skills. • E-Learning – It is envisaged that the module will be supported with on-line learning materials. • Self-Directed Independent Learning – the emphasis on independent learning will develop a strong and autonomous work and learning practices.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to enhance students’ facilitation skills and enable them to develop participatory facilitation strategies in their practice; to equip students with the capacity to work positively with individuals, groups and volunteers, to introduce conflict resolution strategies.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Plan group sessions based upon analysis of a group’s needs.
LO2 Facilitate a group in a participatory manner.
LO3 Apply approaches to working with volunteers
LO4 Communicate effectively with individuals
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
Preparing, planning and designing a seesion
Developing good communication skills, working together, developing participation, evaluation and assessing
Conflict resolution strategies and skills
• Explores conflict, working with diversity, complexity issues, difficulties and conflict, handling difficulties in groups
Working with volunteers
History of and policy positions History and current state of Volunteerism in youth work – mainly focused on Ireland but with relevant experiences from abroad – eg scouting 4H, United Way. Policy positions in Ireland – matched by practice and funding or not?
Working with volunteers
Theories and systems of volunteer management The volunteer management cycle – theories of leadership and supervision that support volunteering, Recruitment and retention of volunteers:
Working with individuals
Training and facilitation skills styles of facilitation of meetings and training courses, Ability to design and facilitate a short course. Value of peer training, Awareness of one’s own styles Leadership and Governance Developing and communicating a vision, MI
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project 1,2,3,4 100.00 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 3.00
Estimated Learner Hours 30 Weeks per Stage 3.67
Total Hours 113.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Every Week 1.50
Total Hours 1.50
 

Module Delivered In

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