This unit (AEB1800) aims to provide a structural foundation for understanding the development and the dynamics of youth work. It will explore the evolution of youth work within a sociological and cultural framework that discusses the links between health, agency and empowerment, as well as a diverse range of youth work models that support and inform reflexive practitioners. Topics to be covered include the following: concepts of youth: historic and global development of the role of adolescence and the development of specific youth work practices; social, cultural and biological constructs of adolescence; social determinants of health in relation to resilience, risk and protective factors; constructs of marginalisation and disadvantage; identity, agency and empowerment; case studies of significant people who are agents of social change; models of youth work practice – treatment, reform, advocacy; settings and context of youth work.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
AEB1800
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Discuss the role of youth work within the broader context and politics of social change, considering the evolution of youth work in a wide range of social and cultural contexts; | ||
| 2. | Analyse specific scenarios or situations; and apply appropriate youth work models and approaches; | ||
| 3. | Analyse the risk and protective factors within a range of settings and environments; | ||
| 4. | Outline strategies to enhance the agency and empowerment of young people; and | ||
| 5. | Communicate effectively, think critically and problem solve a range of issues related to youth work practice. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Reflection on evolution of Youth Work (700 words) | 25% |
| Essay | Youth Work values (1500 words) | 40% |
| Other | Community Map (Infographic) | 35% |
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