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Youth: Context, Development and Learning (Year On)

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DM212 Youth: Context, Development and Learning

Status: Elective

Learning Outcomes
(a) To assist candidates analyse a number of social factors that shape the lives of young Australians;
(b) To assist candidates analyse the social development of young people and the ways in which they learn;
(c) To assist candidates reflect on the implications of (a) and (b) for Christian education among young people;
(d) To provide an opportunity for supervised practical work.

Content

Section A: Youth in Society (35%)
1 Major trends in Australian society and how they impact young people.
2 Government policy and approaches to young people, especially education and employment.
3 An introduction to the major social questions relating to youth: identity and self image; family, economic, societal and political issues; environmental issues; values and morals; gender and sexual issues; sport; drugs; materialism and perspectives on the future.
4 An examination of the religious context of youth.

Section B: Youth Development and Learning (50%)
5 The developmental characteristics of adolescents: physical, emotional, psychological and intellectual changes; sexuality and the emergence of gender identity.
6 Learning characteristics of adolescents, attitudinal, moral and spiritual, relational; learning in formal and informal settings; affective and cognitive issues.
7 Methods of learning and teaching suited to adolescents, in both formal and information situations; an introduction to the various philosophies of religious education, and their implications for Christian ministry towards and by adolescents.
8 Personal ministry with adolescents: style, ethos, methodology ; mentor and peer relationships; personal skills in discipling and visiting young people.

Section C: Ministry with Youth (15%)
9 Candidates are required to complete at least 20 hours supervised field education, observing and engaging with young people of different ages and contexts. This should include supervised visits to typical youth activities (e.g., sport, social or cultural events) and visits to a Secondary College and a TAFE College. Conduct survey of students and staff to identify their perspectives on youth concerns.