Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AS10149 Understanding adolescence |
| Credits: 5 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 at City of Bristol College |
| Semester: 2 at Norton Radstock College |
| Semester: 2 at Swindon College |
| Assessment: CW 55%, OT 45% |
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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 learnt: * To develop an understanding of the wider issues relating to the young persons life, i.e. peers, 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 the Justice system and the young person * How general health and mental health issues affect the young person * 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 * Discuss the Youth Justice System. 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 * The British justice system * Health and well-being during adolescence and preventative measures. |