Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Education
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Online
Seminar
Module Offerings
6003YW-JAN-MTP
Aims
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between education and youth work, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and theoretical frameworks necessary to effectively support and empower young people in educational settings, fostering their holistic development and lifelong learning.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Systematically evaluate the role of informal and non-formal education in complementing formal education systems, identifying their strengths and limitations in fostering holistic learning experiences.
2.
Analyse the impact of meaningful experiential learning, critical thinking, and socio-emotional skills development on young people.
3.
Create effective educational plans based on theories and evidence, addressing various learning needs and supporting holistic youth development in youth work settings.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
- Introduction to Education in Youth Work
- Definition and scope of education in youth work
- Overview of informal and non-formal education
- Importance of education in youth development
- Critiquing Existing Approaches
- Review of current education models in youth work
- Strengths and limitations of existing approaches
- Identifying areas for improvement
- Justifying the Importance of Informal and Non-Formal Education
- Role of informal and non-formal education in youth development
- Promoting experiential learning and critical thinking
- Enhancing socio-emotional skills
- Developing Tailored Educational Interventions
- Theoretical frameworks for educational interventions
- Evidence-based practices in youth work education
- Strategies for addressing diverse learning needs
- Implementing Educational Interventions
- Planning and designing educational activities
- Facilitating learning in youth work settings
- Evaluating the effectiveness of educational interventions
- Reflection and Continuous Improvement
- Reflective practice in youth work education
- Feedback and adaptation of educational interventions
- Professional development in education and youth work
Module Overview:
This module explores the multifaceted role of education within the realm of youth work, with a particular emphasis on the complementary nature of informal and non-formal education alongside formal education systems. It provides a critical examination of existing educational approaches, aiming to identify their strengths and limitations. Furthermore, it seeks to justify the pivotal role of informal and non-formal education in the holistic development of young individuals, emphasising their capacity to foster experiential learning, critical thinking, and socio-emotional skills. By the module's conclusion, students are expected to have acquired the skills necessary to craft tailored educational interventions, drawing upon theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practices. These interventions are designed to address the diverse learning needs of young people and to support their holistic development within the context of youth work settings.
This module explores the multifaceted role of education within the realm of youth work, with a particular emphasis on the complementary nature of informal and non-formal education alongside formal education systems. It provides a critical examination of existing educational approaches, aiming to identify their strengths and limitations. Furthermore, it seeks to justify the pivotal role of informal and non-formal education in the holistic development of young individuals, emphasising their capacity to foster experiential learning, critical thinking, and socio-emotional skills. By the module's conclusion, students are expected to have acquired the skills necessary to craft tailored educational interventions, drawing upon theoretical frameworks and evidence-based practices. These interventions are designed to address the diverse learning needs of young people and to support their holistic development within the context of youth work settings.
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.
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.