Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Education
Justice Studies

Learning Methods

Online

Seminar

Module Offerings

5004YW-JAN-MTP

Aims

To explore concepts and practices related to youth participation and empowerment, empowering students to understand, facilitate, and advocate for meaningful youth engagement in decision-making processes, community development initiatives, and social change efforts.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Investigate strategies for solving challenges in youth participation and empowerment, using insights to develop a continued professional development (CPD) activity tailored to address specific needs and contexts.
2.
Compare and contrast different CPD approaches focused on youth participation and empowerment, evaluating their suitability for enhancing youth workers' abilities to foster meaningful engagement among young people.
3.
Assess the effectiveness of a CPD intervention in equipping educators with practical tools and knowledge to promote youth participation and empowerment.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Introduction to Youth Participation and Empowerment
  • Importance of youth participation and empowerment in community development
  • Historical context and evolution of youth participation and empowerment
  • Youth voice
  • Theoretical frameworks
  • Models of participation

 

Social Learning Theory
  • Empowerment theory
  • Youth development theory
  • Critical pedagogy

 

Demographics and Characteristics of Youth
  • Challenges faced by youth today
  • Intersectionality and its impact on youth participation and empowerment

 

Types of Youth Participation (e.g. decision-making, advocacy, volunteering)
  • Barriers to youth participation
  • Strategies for promoting youth participation

 

Definition and Components of Empowerment
  • Factors influencing youth empowerment
  • Approaches to fostering youth empowerment

 

Ethical Considerations in Working with Youth
  • Building rapport and trust with youth
  • Creating safe and inclusive spaces for youth participation and empowerment

 

Collaborating with Community Stakeholders
  • Engaging youth in community development projects
  • Evaluating the impact of youth participation and empowerment initiatives

 

Successful Youth Participation and Empowerment Initiatives
  • Lessons learned from past projects
  • Strategies for overcoming common challenges
  • Global Perspectives

 

Emerging Trends in Youth Participation and Empowerment
  • Opportunities and challenges in the digital age
Module Overview:
This module is designed to equip youth workers with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to engage and empower young people in their communities. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, practical strategies, and real-world examples, participants will explore the importance of youth participation and empowerment in community development, understand the challenges faced by young people today, and learn how to create safe and inclusive spaces for youth to thrive. The module will also examine the ethical considerations in working with youth, the role of community engagement, and the impact of global perspectives on youth participation and empowerment.
Additional Information:
Delivery Format:

This will be a distance learning module, utilising a variety of digital tools and platforms to facilitate interactive and engaging learning experiences.

 

Online Lectures:

Lectures will be pre-recorded and made available to students through the online learning platform. These lectures will cover key concepts, theories, and principles related to youth work, and will be supplemented with additional resources such as readings, videos, and case studies.

 

Online Seminars:

Seminars will be conducted live via video conferencing tools. These sessions will provide students with the opportunity to discuss and debate key issues in youth work, facilitated by module tutors. Seminars may also include breakout group discussions and interactive activities.

Assessments

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