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YCT401: The Reflective Practitioner

Module Title The Reflective Practitioner
Module Code YCT401
Module Tutor Iain Hoskins
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 7
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description

The aims of the module are to:

  • To introduce the concept of reflective practitioner including vocation, formation, identity, artistry and being a professional.
  • To train students in using strategies and tools to enhance reflective practice.
  • To explore key issues and themes in reflective practice in the context of youth and community work, ministerial and other caring profession contexts.
  • To investigate the role of theological reflection in reflective practice
Indicative Syllabus This course will provide an introduction to the concept of the reflective practitioner to those unfamiliar with the concept and also build on students’ understanding of reflective practice within the context of Youth & Community Work. Students will explore strategies and tools to help them develop as reflective practitioners. Key issues and themes will be analysed and students will be expected to locate themselves personally and professionally with regard to these.
Learning Outcomes

i Knowledge and Understanding
At the end of the module, students will be able to: 
a)  be aware of and critically analyse theories of reflective practice
b)  understand and apply the concept of reflective practitioner to youth & community work
c)  develop insight into key themes and issues in reflective practice
d) understand the nature of youth and community work, statutory, independent and voluntary providers



Disciplinary / Professional Skills
e) use a range of strategies and tools to enhance reflective practice
f)  identify and apply appropriate approaches to theological reflection as part of reflective practice
g) develop an appropriate model of reflective practice for youth & community work

Transferable Skills
h) Apply the principles of Reflective Practice in a variety of contexts.
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff / student contact: 10% (lectures, seminars, role play, exercises, simulations)
Student directed learning: 90%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 33% Coursework: Standard (2500 words or equivalent)
002: 67% Coursework: Standard (5000 words or equivalent)
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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