WEBThis paper aims to discuss whether or not group work as a key youth work process, can make an effective contribution to reducing oppression. The focus will be on youth work, group work and oppression. The author will contextualise this discussion through examining theory with regards to: the importance of attaining a critical
Group work principles, theory and practice – infed.org
WEBWe explore the theory and practice of evaluation and some of the key issues for informal and community educators, social pedagogues youth workers and others. In particular, we examine educators as connoisseurs and critics, and the way in which they can deepen their theory base and become researchers in practice.
WEBmodels clarifies the relationship between theory and practice and enables youth work to make use of advances in knowledge in other disciplines, and to innovate constructively when faced with social and political change.
What is youth work? Exploring the history, theory and practice of work …
WEBWhat is youth work? Where did it come from? What is the state of youth work practice today? We explore the development of the theory and practice of youth work in Britain and Northern Ireland – and its uncertain future.
Youth work theories and approaches - Evidence Portal Home
WEBCivic youth work is conducted with groups of young people, where the youth worker acts as facilitator whose actions are led by the goals and decisions made by the group of young people to undertake a project of their choosing (Roholt & Cutler, 2012).
WEBWe hope it stimulates reflection on the role of empowerment, voluntary participation and working with groups in youth work practice today. Re-publishing it in our 2015 election issue of the journal feels timely as we face what feels to be a critical juncture for youth work and youth services.
Group Work That Examines Systems of Power With Young People: Youth …
WEBMar 6, 2017 — Youth-led group work shifts power dynamics and repositions youth as leaders in driving the learning they envision for themselves. This shift calls into question how group facilitators measure outcomes of youth empowerment groups.
Youth work - Infed.org
WEBExploring the theory and practice of youth work and youth development. On this page: introducing youth work • features • youth work pioneers • key reports • in the archives. new. YMCA and the development of informal and youth work education. In this major new piece, Tony Jeffs reflects on the YMCA’s 135-year engagement across the ...
Exploration of group work theory in youth work practice
WEBYouth workers require a sound knowledge and understanding of the cultural, economic and political factors which impact upon the daily lives of the young people in their care and the diverse communities in which they reside.
Using Theory in Youth and Community Work Practice
WEBThis book explores a wide range of theoretical perspectives that guide the practice of community and youth work and related occupational fields. It provides a range of practical activities to encourage readers to explore their own theoretical position, while critically engaging with the contemporary theoretical context that is shaping the ...
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