Foundation Degree in 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 of:
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.
A1 Have knowledge and critical
understanding of the key ideas,
theoretical debates, issues and policies
relating to informal education work with
young people.
A2 Understand 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
A4 Understand the changing nature of
practice and the changing and diverse
experience of young people.
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B. Cognitive skills – be able to:
You should demonstrate that you are
able to:
B1 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 Apply your knowledge and
understanding in a range of informal
education settings and environments
with young people
B3 Critically engage with the social
On work based learning courses, E118
and E218, you will attend Day Schools
and also have professional supervision
sessions which contribute to the
development of knowledge and
understanding.
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 and
E218) 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.
issues that affect young people and
exercise informed judgement in relation
to them.
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They will also give an opportunity to show
evidence of reflective practice.
C. Key skills – be able to:
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.
C1 Communicate information,
arguments and ideas effectively to
diverse audiences ,using appropriate
styles and language.
C2 Find, critically evaluate and use
information or data accurately in a
range of contexts
C3 Use ICT tools as appropriate to help
you learn effectively and develop your
community of practice
C4 Plan, monitor and review your
progress as an independent learner
You are encouraged to use on-line forums
to communicate with tutors and other
students throughout the award and use of
ICT is a requirement of the delivery and
support process for the work based
learning courses (E118, E218).
Opportunities to develop personal ICT
skills are a component of the work based
learning courses.
D. Practical and/or professional skills –
be able to:
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, and
applying ethical principles and anti
oppressive practice as appropriate.
D2 Design, implement and evaluate
activities, programmes and projects
which support young peoples’
development and learning.
D3 Work in partnership and in teams
ensuring an environment that values
other professionals and supports the
development of self and colleagues.
D4 Recognise and record your skills
and knowledge to support your personal
and career goals