Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2009/10 |
AS10149: Understanding adolescence |
 Credits: |
5 |
| Level: |
Certificate |
| Period: | This unit is available in... |
| Semester 1 at Swindon College | |
| Semester 2 at City of Bristol College |
| Assessment: |
OT 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: | Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites: |
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| Description: | Aims: The aims of this unit will ensure that the students will learn: * How to identify the needs of young people reflecting on their developmental stage and individual needs, including building relationships; * The psychology of young people and how to develop their work to reflect understanding; * The importance of informal education and how it shapes young people's lives; * The environmental issues that impact on young people's lives. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this unit students will have: * To develop an understanding of the wider issues relating to the young persons life, i.e. peers, health, mental health, culture, family, looked after children, image, informal and formal education, equality and employment; * The stages of development and the profile of adolescents; * To develop an understanding of relationship building within various aspects of the young people's lives; * An understanding of the psychology of young people and the perspectives on youth culture; * To develop sensitivity to values impacting on the young people's world and the need to respect young people's choices; * An understanding of how to promote a safe environment that will enhance their development and welfare. Skills: During the unit students will gain the following skills: * Theory relating to the psychology of young people; * How to research values that young people live by and the effects on those involved in their lives, including relationships, social interaction, health issues, personal safety etc. * Describe the value of formal and informal education; * Describe mental health issues and support available; * Identify the changing perspectives on young people and crime. Key skills: * Communication: Effective interviewing techniques; * Application of Number: Evaluating data collated; * I.C.T: Presenting information in an appropriate format. Content: This unit will contain: * Wider issues within young people's lives and how it affects the direction they take in various aspects of their lives, i.e. work, social life, informal education, relationship building, family; * Relevant theories supporting psychological perspectives on youth; * Transferable skills and skills for life and how these can be managed within the youth work setting; * Health and well-being during adolescence and preventative measures. |