CARE08051 2016 Youth and Community Work in Ireland
Youth Work and Community Work, while distinct areas of practice, share similar approaches to social inequality and marginalization, in terms of their emphasis on participation, capacity-building and promoting inclusion. This module provides a critical introduction to work in these contexts in Ireland, examining theoretical frameworks, historical developments and contemporary issues in both. The module refers to work across a wide range of community groupings (eg families, older people), but focuses particularly on policy and practice in Youth Work.
This module maps to the CORU Standards of Proficiency below:
Domain1: Professional Autonomy and Accountability
Domain 2: Communication, Collaborative Practice and Teamworking
Domain 3: Safety & Quality
Domain 4: Professional Development
Domain 5: Professional Knowledge and Skills
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Discuss key theoretical perspectives and principles of practice in (a) Youth Work and (b) Community Work (Domain: 1.5, 1.8, 1.10, 2.3, 2.4, 2.12, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
Describe historical and contemporary developments in (a) Youth Work and (b) Community Work in relation to the Irish State (Domain: 1.9, 2.3, 2.4, 2.12, 3.6, 5.1, 5.6, 5.14, 5.15)
Evaluate significant issues in young people's lives with reference to research, services and policy responses (Domain: 1.21, 2.3, 2.4, 2.12, 2.14, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.15, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.15)
Critically analyse the ethos and practice of a voluntary organization concerned with either Youth Work or Community Work through conducting a case study (Domain: 1.21, 2.3, 2.4, 2.12, 2.14, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.15, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.16)
Demonstrate understanding of practice-based issues including relationships, group dynamics and promoting participation(Domain: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.16, 1.22, 2.3, 2.4, 2.11, 2.12, 2.14, 2.16, 2.17, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.13, 3.15, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.9, 5.11, 5.16)
Teaching and Learning Strategies
3 hours per week, Lectures and tutorials
Module Assessment Strategies
This module's assessment allows for assessment of CORU Standards of Proficiency as follows:
Review of a recent research report pertaining to youth/community issues as specified by lecturer. Presentation of review to tutorial group, identifying related theory, policy, and services. Pair mark 40% (Domains: 1.8, 1.9, 3.9, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
Evaluation of youth/community case study making links to course material on theory, policy and practice in these sectors. Individual mark 60% (Domains: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.16, 1.21, 1.22, 2.3, 2.4, 2.11, 2.12, 2.14, 2.16, 2.17, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.13, 3.15, 4.4, 5.2, 5.3, 5.9, 5.11, 5.16)
Repeat Assessments
Repeat submission of 1 or 2 projects
Indicative Syllabus
- Theorising ‘youth’ and ‘community’
- Defining Community Work, Community Development and Youth Work
- Youth, Community and the State in Ireland: Historical developments and contemporary issues
- Key Issues, Services and Policy for Young People in the voluntary sector
- Youth Work Values and Approaches
- Working with Individuals and Groups
- Anti-oppressive Practice in Youth and Community Work
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Project 1 | Project | Group Project | 40 % | Week 6 | 3,5 |
2 | Project 2 | Project | Written Report | 60 % | Week 12 | 1,2,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Lecture | Tiered Classroom | Lecture | 2 | Weekly | 2.00 |
Group Learning | Flat Classroom | Research and discussion | 1 | Weekly | 1.00 |
Module Resources
Curran, S. Harrison, R. and Mackinnon, D. (2013) Working with Young People, OU/Sage
Forde, C. Kiely, E. and Meade, R. (eds) (2009) Youth and Community Work in Ireland: Critical perspectives. Blackhall Publishing
Jackson, A. and O'Doherty, C. (2012) Community Development in Ireland: Theory, Policy and Practice. Gill and Macmillan
Kehily, M.J.(2007) Understanding youth: perspectives, identities and practices
Lawlor, K., de Roiste, A. Devlin, M. (2007) Young people in contemporary Ireland. Gill & Macmillan
NYCI (2009) Access All Areas: A Diversity Toolkit for the Youth Work Sector
Powell, F; Geoghegan, M; Scanlon, M and Swirak, K. (2010) Working with Young People: A national study of youth work provision and policy in contemporary Ireland ISS21
Sapin, K. (2009) Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice. Sage
Twelvetrees, A. (2008) Community Work. Palgrave Macmillan
http://www.cwc.ie/resources/community-development/
Community Workers’ Co-operative
http://www.changingireland.ie/CDP.html
http://www.youthworkireland.ie/