| Semester 2, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | Youth Work Practice |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Health and Wellbeing |
| Student contribution band : | Band 1 |
| ASCED code : | 090505 - Youth Work |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: HSW2120 and CDS1000
Rationale
Young people aged between 12- 21, represent the next generation of contributing members of Australian society. In certain communities (e.g. Indigenous) young people constitute the largest population cohort. There are however, a number of challenges to gaining and maintaining the quality of life of youth such depression, unemployment, sexual and physical violence, drug and alcohol usage. Youth work has occupied an integral role in fostering youth development, participation in society and has assisted young people to gain critical skills that enhance their capabilities in independent living, resilience and leadership.
Synopsis
This course will explore contemporary and distinctive youth work practices. Students will explore the different perspectives and experiences of young people, youth workers and other critical stakeholders. Content presented will enable students to critically appraise the evolution of youth work within a cultural and sociological framework that considers matters of agency, health and empowerment.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain and apply different perspectives to youth work practice including their own perspectives;
- Examine key factors that inform contemporary youth practice in Australia and internationally;
- Identify practice challenges for individuals and communities and factors that influence the quality of life for youth of today;
- Analyse specific scenarios or situations and apply responsive youth work practices and approaches.
- Critically reflect on the practices of contemporary youth work in Australia and globally.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Youth concepts: Historical, contemporary, global | 20.00 |
| 2. | Foundations of Youth Work practice | 25.00 |
| 3. | Youth: Policy and law | 15.00 |
| 4. | At risk youth: Indigenous, LGBTI, NESB, disability, rural | 20.00 |
| 5. | Context of Youth work | 20.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=02&subject1=HSW2211)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
(Vol 1: Concepts and Methods of Youth Work; Vol 2: Youth Work & Youth Issues; Vol 3: Youth and Social Diversity.)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 49.00 |
| Directed 精东传媒app | 42.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 74.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | 50 | 50 | 03 Sep 2020 | |
| ESSAY | 50 | 50 | 22 Oct 2020 |
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them, to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative items for the course. -
Examination information:
NO EXAM: There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
NO EXAM: There is no examination in this course, there will be no deferred or supplementary examinations. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .