Course Title: Support young people to take collective action
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: HWSS5434C
Course Title: Support young people to take collective action
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5244 - Diploma of Youth Work
Course Contact : Jennifer Brooker
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4115
Course Contact Email:jennifer.brooker@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Anne Fitzpatrick +61 3 9935 0329 anne.fitzpatrick@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 55
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
There are no pre or co-requisites for this course.
Course Description
This unit identifies the knowledge and skills needed to enable young people to participate in the decision-making that affect their lives
It describes ‘power with’ community development processes with young people
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCYTH504A Support young people to take collective action |
Element: |
Assist young people to monitor and evaluate strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Support groups to monitor and record progress |
Element: |
Encourage and support young people to develop and use networks |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Identify and note young people’s issues, needs or interests in community issues |
Element: |
Support young people to come together to plan collective action |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Ensure young people have the relevant skills and knowledge to operate in a collective way, e.g. knowledge shortfalls, meeting skills, auditing skills and knowledge |
Element: |
Support young people to identify and form alliances with key stakeholders |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Identify other stakeholders interested in the issue or strategy |
Element: |
Support young people to implement their strategies or action plans |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Provide relevant information as required to individuals and the group to facilitate better operation of collective networks |
Element: |
Work within a community development framework |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Articulate key principles, process and goals of community development practice |
Learning Outcomes
Undertaking study in this unit will enable you to develop the skills and knowledge to support groups of young people in taking action to meet their needs or responding to community issues.
Details of Learning Activities
The learning activities you will participate in as part of this course will include:
- analysis of relevant reading material
- group discussions
- reflection on own practice.
Teaching Schedule
This course will be delivered in the May workshop which will go from 9.30-4.30 pm.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course. These resources will also be available through Blackboard. You will also have access to the resources in the library.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this unit enables participants to gain skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to their workplace while being encouraged to share current work practices. Assessment tasks involve team and individual projects and written assessment including questions and case studies. Based on your individual learning plan, you will be offered a number of learning strategies including workshop attendance, project work development and workplace support to your assessment needs for this program.
Assessment Tasks
For this course you will be assessed using the following methods:
- UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE QUESTION -To research a range of materials and address the set questions by discussing with peers and documenting conclusions drawn. Discussion and reflection to be focused on how Youth Work concepts and principles covered in the readings and workshops apply in the context of developing and supporting a community of practice. Due April 18th.
- RESEARCH PAPER -As part of this assessment task you will be required to read the policy framework “Positive pathways for Victoria’s vulnerable young people” (located on USB) and reflect on the implications of this framework on your current work practice Due September 26th.
- EVIDENCE PORTFOLIO A compilation of evidence examples of the students’ roles and responsibilities within the youth work program and of work undertaken within their own community/organization. Final due date: November.
Assessment Matrix
This program in delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment. The grades are as follows:
- CA: Competency Achieved
- NYC: Not Yet Competent
- DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
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
It is strongly advised that you attend the workshop in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by the teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
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. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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