WS1108 - Youth Work Practice

Credit points:	06
Year:	2007
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Social Work & Community Welfare

This subject introduces the principles and practices for ethical youth work. It provides students with a knowledge of the many issues facing young people today including homelessness, legal issues and rights, mental health, physical health, sexual health, substance use, violence and crime, precarious employment and marginalised young people. It will examine worker roles, responsibilities, ethical practice in responding to young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate knowledge of the many issues that youth workers face in working with alienated young people;
• demonstrate a knowledge of the choices and dilemmas facing young people today;
• demonstrate an understanding of the many aspects of youth in contemporary society;
• demonstrate knowledge of issues of ethical practices, boundaries and confidentiality in working with young people;
• identify and have an understanding of adolescent development and youth culture and identity.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coordinator:	swrlb
Lecturer:	Dr Joanne Baker.
Contact hours:	80 hours
Method of Delivery:	CDROM
Assessment:	essays (40%); research project (30%); media portfolio (20%); cd references (10%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.