Professionalisation and current challenges of youth work and youth educationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You are able to analyze the multidisciplinary composition of youth work and youth education and its social and professional development
You should be able to analyze the significance of theoretical traditions of youth work and recognize their occurrence in today's youth work
You can perceive today's challenges in a field of youth work extensively and proficiently

Content

How can youth work be structured as part of the youth education?
How is youth work and youth education constructed in Finnish society?
What kind of youth work and youth education traditions can be seen in the field of youth work?
How can professional youth work and youth education themes be recognized in public discourse?

Assessment criteria, good (3)

a) You are able to gather, process and critically evaluate the theoretical knowledge of youth education and youth work on analyzing the professional issues in the field
b) You can analyze and evaluate theoretical knowledge of youth education and youth work in professional field and public discourse?
Evaluation scale 0-5