Effective Communication Skills in a Youth Work Setting

Learning Objective

What You'll Learn

• To enable the learner to differentiate between various methods of communication and their application in youth work settings.
• To enable the learner to analyse the effectiveness of different communication methods within a youth work context.
• To enable the learner to identify and practice key skills for effective communication with young people.
• To enable the learner to critically self-reflect on their own communication skills and formulate a plan for improvement.
• To enable the learner to design and develop a relevant and engaging learning resource tailored to the needs of young people in a youth work setting.
• To enable the learner to evaluate the effectiveness of a designed learning resource and propose modifications for enhancement.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand methods of communication in youth work settings.
• Know how to communicate effectively with young people in a youth work setting.
• Know how to design a youth work learning resource.

Assessment Methods

• Portfolio of Evidence
• Practical Demonstration/Assignment
• Written Examination

Units & Credit Structure

This unit will enable the learner to understand effective communication skills within a youth work setting. The learner will also be required to develop an appropriate learning resource.