Course Title: Support youth programs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
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: |
1.1Assess need for a particular program from relevant evidence collected |
Element: |
2. Prepare activity / program plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1Undertake appropriate strategic planning activities to ensure client needs are met |
Element: |
3. Deliver activity / program |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1Implement program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal / statutory requirements |
Element: |
4. Evaluate activity program |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1Define 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
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1
Week 1-4
Legal and safety requirements related to activities and programs for youth
Relevant funding sources supporting youth programs
Cross cultural communication and negotiation
Identifying youth support activities/programs required
Discussion, Q&A activities, Evidence Guide
Week 5-8
Assessing need for a particular program from relevant evidence collected
Identifying, reviewing a range of possible programs to meet the defined needs
Selecting a program type based on client needs, organisation’s criteria and availability of resources
Recognising the target groups relevant to the worker and the activity or program
Discussion, Q&A activities,
Assignment 1 – Research/Q&A
Week 9-12
Preparing activity / program plan
Consulting with relevant stakeholders
Coordination and management of programs
Implementation and evaluation strategies in the activity/program plan
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 13-16
Delivering support youth activity / program
Implementing program in accordance with program plan, organisation guidelines and legal /
statutory requirements
Providing range of activities suited to needs and interests
Adapting programs to changing contexts and participant needs
Discussion, Q&A activities
Scenarios/Q&A
Week 17-20
Providing range of activities suited to needs and interests
Adapting programs to changing contexts and participant needs
Reflecting on own experiences supporting youth work
Progress interview – Evidence guide, Assignment 1, Evidence of practical experience supporting youth programs; e.g Observation/Demonstration, Third party
Semester 2
Week 1-4
Theory – Working with individuals and groups
Undertaking autonomous work and team work
Conflict resolution/negotiation and mediation
Addressing problems and challenges
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 5-8
Theory – Evaluating activity program
Collecting and analysing data, information
Defining criteria to judge effectiveness of program in consultation with clients and stakeholders
Using appropriate evaluation strategies during and after program and for revision and development
Discussion, Q&A activities
Assignment 2 – Research/Scenarios
Week 9-12
Preparing and presenting reports as required
Advocacy and its relevance to supporting youth programs
Working with and through community leaders
Collecting, organising and reporting evaluation information to clients and stakeholders
Discussion, Q&A activities
Oral Presentation (folio work)
Week 13-16
Issues and challenges related to supporting youth programs
Strategies to address issues and challenges relatedto supporting youth programs
Ways to increase the support of youth programs
Discussion, Q&A activities
Week 17-20
Working with and through Community leaders and organisations
Ways to increase the support of youth programs
Issues and challenges related to supporting youth programs
Reviewing and reflecting on own experiences supporting youth programs
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :
Evidence Guide, Assignment 1 and 2, Evidence of practical experience supporting youth programs; e.g. Observation/Demonstration, Third party, Folio – Presentation (oral and written)
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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. 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.
Assessment Matrix
In Assessment matrix Booklet given to students at commencement of program.
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