Youth Work Practice 2

Unit code: AEB1801 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Online Real Time
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

This unit begins by looking at a definition of 'youth' and explains the importance of understanding the concept of adolescence and youth. It discusses the meaning and different concepts of adolescent welfare and wellbeing and describes the contemporary socio-economic and political context of adolescent welfare.



This unit provides a definition of 'youth' as determined socially and culturally, as well as biologically whereby adolescent welfare is defined as socially constructed as well as a physical phenomenon that is integrated with social structures and processes. Using this integration of social structures and processes with the physiological challenges of adolescence this unit will canvass the range of adolescent issues that are prevalent today.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Examine adolescent welfare within the context of adolescent physical development;
  2. Articulate the social construction of current transition patterns from childhood to adulthood;
  3. Discuss adolescent welfare in relation to experimentation and risk taking as young men and women develop their identities and personalities based on their own judgements, and the judgment of others;
  4. Determine current adolescent welfare issues including drugs and alcohol, anxiety and depression, peers and family relationships, social inclusion and capital and its impact on an individual's welfare; and
  5. Investigate current policy and practices of adolescent welfare programs offered in Victoria.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: 20%
A reflection demonstrating an understanding of adolescence.
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 30%
Presentation regarding an adolescent health issue
Assessment type: Report
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Grade: 30%
A report that links an adolescent health issue to appropriate adolescent programs.
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 20%
Uninvigilated Quiz

For ABYW and EBYS students: Due to accreditation requirements from Youth Workers Australia, this unit has an attendance requirement of 80% and students must successfully complete all assessments to pass the unit. This is to ensure that the course maintains the standards and benchmarking set out by the accreditation body.

Required reading

Students will be provided with a reading list via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Youth Work
ABYW | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Youth Work and Criminal Justice
ABYC | Bachelor degree | Duration: 3 years
Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management
EBYS | Bachelor degree | Duration: 4 years

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