Course Title: Support youth programs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: HWSS5646C
Course Title: Support youth programs
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5290 - Diploma of Education Support
Course Contact : Robyn Blaikie
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4838
Course Contact Email:robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Fiona Dean: Teacher
fiona.dean@rmit.edu.au
99254650
Nominal Hours: 150
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCYTH505D Support youth programs |
Element: |
1. Identify the activity / program required |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Assess need for a particular program from relevant evidence collected |
Element: |
2. Prepare activity / program plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Undertake appropriate strategic planning activities to ensure client needs are met <o:p><font size="3"> </font></o:p> <font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font> |
Element: |
3. Deliver activity / program |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Implement program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal / statutory requirements |
Element: |
4. Evaluate activity program |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Define criteria to judge effectiveness of program in consultation with clients and stakeholders |
Learning Outcomes
Develop the knowledge and skills required to devise, set up, coordinate, deliver and evaluate activities and programs for individuals and groups
Details of Learning Activities
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities:
Group discussion
Research assignments
Guest speakers
Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios
Individual and group projects- Completion of Projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency.
Realistic simulations and role play
Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
Oral Presentations
Your program consists of a combination of learning activities through a range of delivery methods including: face to face teaching, online activities and Directed Study and you are expected to participate in professional placement. You work independently to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed in this unit.
Teaching Schedule
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources
Semester 1
Week 1
Legal and safety requirements related to activities and programs for youth
E1
Week 2
Relevant funding sources supporting youth programs
E1, E2
Week 3
Cross cultural communication and negotiation
E1, E2
Week 4
Identifying youth support activities/programs required
E1, E2
Assessment Task 1: Evidence Guide
Week 5
Assessing need for a particular program from relevant evidence collected
E1, E2
Week 6
Identifying, reviewing a range of possible programs to meet the defined needs
E1, E2
Week 7
Selecting a program type based on client needs, organisation’s criteria and availability of resources
E1, E2
Week 8
Recognising the target groups relevant to the worker and the activity or program
Week 9
Preparing activity / program plan
E2
Assessment Task 2: Project 1 – Research/Q&A
Week 10
Consulting with relevant stakeholders
E2
Week 11
Coordination and management of programs
E2, E3
Week 12
Implementation and evaluation strategies in the activity/program plan
E3, E4
Week 13
Delivering support youth activity / program
E3, E4
Week 14
Implementing program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal /
statutory requirements
E3, E4
Week 15
Providing range of activities suited to needs and interests
E3, E4
Week 16
Adapting programs to changing contexts and participant needs
E3, E4
Week 17-18
Reflecting on own experiences supporting youth programs
Progress interview – Evidence guide, Project 1, Evidence of practical experience supporting youth programs; e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party,
Semester 2
Week 1
Working with individuals and groups
E3, E4
Week 2
Undertaking autonomous work and team work
E3, E4
Week 3
Conflict resolution/negotiation and mediation
E3, E4
Week 4
Addressing problems and challenges
E3, E4
Week 5
Evaluating activity program
E4
Week 6
Collecting and analysing data, information
E4
Week 7
Defining criteria to judge effectiveness of program in consultation with clients and stakeholders
E4
Week 8
Evaluation strategies during and after program
E4
Week 9
Revision and development of program
E3, E4
Assessment Task 3: Project 2 –Q&A/ Oral presentation
Week 10
Preparing and presenting reports as required
E3, E4
Week 11
Advocacy and its relevance to supporting youth programs
E3, E4
Week 12
Community leaders
E3, E4
Week 13
Working with and through community leaders
E3, E4
Assessment Task 4: Oral Presentation
Week 14
Collecting, organising and reporting evaluation information
E3, E4
Week 15
Acting on feedback and evaluation information
E4
Week 16
Issues and challenges related to supporting youth programs
E4
Week 17-18
Reviewing and reflecting on own experiences supporting youth programs
Ways to increase the support of youth programs
E4
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g : Evidence Guide, Project 1, 2, Oral presentation, Evidence of practical experience supporting youth programs; e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this unit. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring:
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the City/Brunswick Library)
• USB (Memory stick)
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of products produced through work-based or course activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
Assessment Tasks
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment Task 1: Evidence Guide
Assessment Task 2: Project 1 – Research/Q&A
Assessment Task 3: Project 2 – Q&A/Oral Presentation – Community Youth Programs
Assessment Task 4: Oral Presentation – Experiences Supporting Youth programs
Evidence of practical experience identifying and responding to student development needs; e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:
CA – Competency achieved
NYC – Not Yet Competent
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Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency.
These are available from the course contact person (stated above).
Other Information
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance - The major learning experience involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students will be asked to attend mid semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator.
Special Consideration - All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please see the RMIT website for further information. www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagarism and and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
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