BA (Honours) Working with Young People Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes are what you should know, understand and be able to do at the
end of the course. They are divided into four categories: knowledge and
understanding, cognitive skills, key skills and professional/practical skills. Knowledge
and understanding relate to the content and subject matter of the course; cognitive or
thinking skills are associated with an analysis and synthesis of the course content;
key skills are more general and concern your ability to communicate, use relevant
ICT and information literacy skills, or work with others. Profession/practical skills are
particular skills that relate to your development as a professional working with young
people.
A. Knowledge and understanding
A. Teaching, learning and assessment
methods
You should demonstrate that you:
The teaching material is offered through
supported open learning courses and
includes course texts, audiovisual material
and directed reading. Knowledge and
understanding are principally developed
through these teaching materials and intext questions, tasks and activities.
Summative assessment is by written tutor
marked assignments and by end of
course assessments. Tutors support
development through online and
telephone support, letters, tutorials and
written feedback on assignments.
On work based learning courses, E118,
E218 and EK312, you will attend Day
Schools and also have professional
supervision sessions which contribute to
the development of knowledge and
understanding.
A1 Have a systematic and critical
understanding of the key ideas,
theoretical debates, issues and policies
relating to informal education work with
young people.
A2 Have a critical understanding of the
principle methods and approaches
used in work with young people and
leadership and management of that
work.
A3 Understand the principles,
purposes, values and ethical issues
affecting work with young people and
the tensions that arise within practice.
A4 Understand the contested and
changing nature of practice and the
changing and diverse experience of
young people.
B. Cognitive skills
You should demonstrate that you are
able to:
B1 Critically assess and evaluate
different approaches to the study of
work with young people reflecting on
the dynamic two way relationship
between theory and practice.
B2 Synthesise and critically evaluate
research literature and carry out a piece
of personal research utilising
appropriate methods and showing
awareness of their limitations.
B3 Critically engage with the social
issues that affect young people and
B. Teaching, learning and assessment
methods
Cognitive skills are assessed by course
assignments. These will allow you to
demonstrate your ability to structure a
clear and reasoned argument and to
critically analyse course issues. The
Personal Development Plan and Work
Based Learning projects (in E118, E218
and EK312) will allow you to demonstrate
independent thinking skills, to
demonstrate your understanding of
theoretical concepts and the underpinning
principles for practice as they apply to
young people in a work based context.
They will also give an opportunity to show
evidence of reflective practice and to use
exercise informed judgement in relation
to them.
appropriate methods of enquiry – for
example in EK312 where you will carry
out a practical research project with young
people.
C. Key skills
C. Teaching, learning and assessment
methods
You should demonstrate that you are
able to:
Key skills are promoted within learning
materials and as part of continuous
assessment. Assessment criteria of
assignments require you to demonstrate
your ability to communicate effectively and
appropriately in a variety of formats.
Learning skills focusing on information
literacy, setting priorities and targets and
self assessment are a feature of the
Personal Development Plan, the general
approach to key skills and of the work
based learning components.
You are encouraged to use on-line forums
to communicate with tutors and other
students throughout the award and use of
ICT will be a requirement of the delivery
and support process for the work based
learning courses (E118, E218 and
EK312). Opportunities to develop
personal ICT skills are a component of the
work based learning courses.
C1 Communicate complex information,
arguments and ideas effectively and
appropriately using diverse media and
to diverse audiences
C2 Find, critically evaluate and use
information or data accurately in
complex contexts
C3 Select and use ICT tools to improve
your learning and to contribute to your
community of practice
C4 As an independent leaner, plan,
monitor and evaluate your learning and
seek ways to improve your
performance
D. Practical and/or professional skills
D. Teaching, learning and assessment
methods
You should demonstrate that you are
able to:
Professional skills are developed as part
of an increased awareness and
understanding of good practice and
through understanding and undertaking a
reflective practice approach. The
assessment of practice skills is via course
work, participation in Day Schools (or
equivalent) and assessed observed
practice. This includes developing an
appropriate approach to recording
development in relation to work based
practice. Students also develop a
Personal Development Plan throughout
the award.
D1 Operate as a reflective practitioner
working with young people, recognising
and managing complex situations and
applying ethical principles and anti
oppressive practice as appropriate.
D2 Design, lead, implement and
evaluate activities, programmes and
projects which support young peoples’
development and learning.
D3 Critically apply the research,
analytical and evaluative skills needed
for effective practice and the promotion
of equality across working with young
people.
D4 Work in partnership and in teams
ensuring an environment that values
other professionals and supports the
development of self and colleagues.