Distinguish between and evaluate various models of management and leadership; (IC) (EID) (SID) (CID) (CC)

ED6019 Managing and Leading in youth and community work

Term 1 and 2

MODULE INTRODUCTION

This module will introduce

• Models of management and leadership
• Managing change
• Dealing effectively with colleagues, staff teams and community representatives
• Organisational governance and the role of management committees, trustees and elected members
• Interpreting significant government policy and targets
• Resources for Children, Youth and Family focused organisations

            There is a copy of the module specification in the appendices.

MODULE AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

This module aims to encourage students to critically engage with the body of knowledge relating management and leadership practice of youth work.

The module will enable students to familiarise themselves with the range of management roles and responsibilities in a youth & community work context and develop their skills, knowledge and competence in this area.

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

Knowledge

1. distinguish between and evaluate various models of management and leadership; (IC) (EID) (SID) (CID) (CC)
2. analyse sources of funding and their impact on the management and leadership of third sector and public sector organisations; (IC) (CC)

Thinking skills

1. analyse the impact of current Government policy on third sector and public sector organisations; (SID) (PID) (CID) (CC)

Subject-based practical skills

1. critically reflect on key structures of governance and management; (EID) (SID) (CID)

The codes written in brackets represent UEL core competencies:

DP = Digital proficiency

IC = Industry Connections

EID = Emotional Intelligence Development

SID = Social Intelligence Development

PID = Physical Intelligence Development

CID = Cultural Intelligence Development

CC = Community Connections

COI = Cognitive Intelligence

UGB = UEL Give-Back

KEY INFORMATION

This is a CORE module for the MA Youth and Community Work programme.

The module runs for 12 weeks and students are required to arrive for lectures on time and to participate fully in each session in a professional manner.

You should meet regularly with your Academic Supervisor

You should inform your tutor of any absence

You should regularly check your communication channels (avoiding using your personal/private email address)

You should support each other in group tasks

You should read regularly

You should complete homework tasks.

Throughout the module:

Contribute towards creating a ‘safe’ environment for discussion

 

Behave in a manner that respects difference and the feelings of others

Behave in a manner that reflects the student charter and youth work values

Follow any additional ‘ground rules’ agreed for the conduct of debates, workshops, presentations, exercises or discussion.

MAIN TOPICS OF STUDY

Principles, practice and policy in Youth and community work management and leadership.

Governance

Rights and responsibilities in the field

Personality and leadership

Real life cases studies

Well Being protocols

If you feel uncomfortable or especially stressed, for example, by group discussion, personal reflection, or the stories of others, you are strongly advised to contact the UEL Wellbeing Team ([email protected] or via The Hub on  phone extension 4444) to discuss any personal wellbeing issues in the first instance. The team are there to help and advice.  Alternatively, you can visit https://www.newhamtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/ to learn more about talking therapies in Newham.

TEACHING METHODS EMPLOYED

There will be:

Lectures

Directed reading and reflection

Literature reviews

Tutorials

Practical activities and workshops

Online engagement and presentations

Discussion Forums

Online Conversations

Academic Supervision

Collaborative and research activities

Formative assessment tasks

The module is supported by a virtual learning environment. Essential is the use of an ‘App’ called Teams. This App is a tool Microsoft have developed for collaborative working. Embedded in the Teams App. Is Moodle which is a comprehensive depository for all learning resources, videos, podcasts, assessment guidance and links.

 

Within Moodle, there are weekly Lecture slides, recordings, reading and additional links that will be useful to you.

Self-directed activities include:

Assignment preparation

Background reading

On-line activities

Group work

Directed reading

Self-formed study groups

Discussions with other students online

ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

Assessment

Assessment Component 1	Article Review: 40% 2000 Words Submission deadline: 29th December 2020 via Turnitin	Make a review of the article provided. Using critical thinking provide the core content, conclusions and recommendations from this article and critique it in light of management and leadership in the sector. (Article will be provided by TTP in week 3)
Assessment Component 2	Essay 3000 words   10th May 2021 via Turnitin	Prepare and present an essay which addresses the following statement: ‘Young people have been hit hard by recent events. How can the Youth and Community Sector best respond to this and what role should Leaders and Managers take in this?’

You are also required to submit the following:

• A final front cover checklist (see Moodle).

• Reference list in alphabetical order following the Harvard style, including journals and websites.

• Appendices:

a) Evidence of completion of Turnitin assessment for the Essay and the Report

b) Any relevant documents from the workplace linked to your report.

Presentation of work

Your module work should be typed or word-processed and should conform to academic standards for postgraduate work. The conventions of in-text referencing and of reference lists should be used, additional information is available on UEL Moodle, in Cottrell’s Study Skills Handbook and in Pears and Shield’s ‘Cite them right’.  Please remember that failure to follow standard academic conventions when preparing a piece of work will affect your mark.

Word counts are allowed a margin of +/- 10% (for example, a 5000-word task can be under or over by up to 500 words, giving a minimum of 4500 words and a maximum of 5500 words). You will be penalised if your work is substantially under or over length (allowing for any margin) and you could be failed for that assessment (This is also the case for assignments for all other modules, throughout the duration of your studies).

Learning outcomes assessed:

This module is assessed through one Essay and one Report. This table shows how these learning outcomes relate to the assessment tasks of this module:

Assessment criteria:

Further guidance on writing assessment criteria can be found here: https://www.heacademy.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/cebe-guide-writing-assessment-criteria-briefing-guide-no-06

How to submit your work:

You submit your entire portfolio via Turnitin links which will be available on the module Moodle site. Submissions for this component of this Module must be submitted according to these instructions. If you fail to submit this component as directed, in accordance with the guidance provided on the Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), a mark of 0 will be awarded for the component.

REASSESSMENT ARRANGEMENTS

If you do not submit your portfolio by the due date you should arrange an appointment to meet with your Academic Supervisor to clarify the situation and identify your best options, moving forward.

For students who do not pass summative assignments, there will be resubmission opportunities. The guidance for these tasks will be made available to students shortly after the marks for the original submissions are released. Information will be available on Moodle and there will be taught sessions/workshops to support resubmitting students.

LATE SUBMISSIONS

We strongly suggest that you try to submit all coursework by the deadline set as meeting deadlines is expected in employment.  However, in our regulations, UEL has permitted students to be able to submit their coursework up to 24 hours after the deadline.  The deadline will be published in your module guide. Coursework, which is submitted late, but within 24 hours of the deadline, will be assessed but subjected to a fixed penalty of 5% of the total marks available (as opposed to marks obtained).  However, you have to be very careful when you are submitting your assessment.  If you submit your work twice, once using the original deadline link and then again using the late submission link, your assignment will be graded as late with the 5% deduction.

Please note that if you submit twice, once before the deadline and once during the 24 hour late period, then the second submission will be marked and 5% deducted.

This rule only applies to coursework.  It does not apply to examinations, presentations, performances, practical assessments or viva voce examinations.  If you miss these for a genuine reason, then you will need to apply for extenuating circumstances, or accept that you will receive a zero mark.

Extenuating Circumstances are circumstances which:

• impair your examination performance prevent you from attending examinations or other types of assessment, or
• prevent you from submitting coursework or other assessed work by the scheduled deadline date, or within 24 hours of the deadline date

Such circumstances rarely occur and would normally be:

• unforeseeable - in that you could have no prior knowledge of the event concerned, and
• unpreventable - in that you could do nothing reasonably in your power to prevent such an event, and
• expected to have a serious impact on performance

You can make an application for extenuating circumstances by following this link: https://uelac.sharepoint.com/StudentSupport/Pages/Extenuation-information.aspx

RETURN OF WORK AND FEEDBACK

Arrangements for the publication of results is stated in the Course Handbook.  Formal results are ONLY available in UEL Direct, and will be published within 8 working days of the Board, where results are formally confirmed. Any other results are provisional / indicative but not approved.

You will receive feedback throughout your course through the following:

	one-to-one or individualised (i.e. tutorials, conversations with supervisors, or individualised comments on assignments)
	generic feedback (i.e. use of rubrics, ‘Quickmarks’ in Turnitin or standardised forms)
	peer feedback (i.e. feedback from other students)
	informal feedback (i.e. through in-class discussions or online forums)
	self-evaluation (i.e. online checklists or reflective submissions)
	other (see below)

Feedback and students’ marks should be provided within 15 working days of the due date for summative work (i.e. work that counts towards the final course grade) and formative work (i.e. work that is developmental and designed to help you improve).

Whilst feedback will be given on draft/formative work, it shouldn’t be assumed that every aspect will be identified.

ONLINE SYSTEM FAILURES

If you experience a problem submitting your work online, you should notify your lecturer/tutor by email immediately.  However, deadlines are not extended unless there is a significant systems problem with Turnitin.  UEL has specific plans in place to address these issues.  If UEL finds that the issue with the system was significant, you will receive an email notifying you of the issue and that you have been given a 24- hour extension.  If you don’t receive any email that specifically states you have been given an extension, then the original deadline has not been changed.

Best advice: Don’t wait until the last minute to submit your assessments electronically. 

A guide to submitting your work through Turnitin: https://moodle.uel.ac.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=762499&chapterid=46648

A guide to viewing and understanding the similarity report in Turnitin: https://moodle.uel.ac.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=793923&chapterid=46752

Guide to Extenuating Circumstances: https://uelac.sharepoint.com/sites/studenthandbooks/SitePages/Extenuation.aspx

Assessment & Feedback Policy:

https://www.uel.ac.uk/Discover/Governance/Policies-Regulations-Corporate-documents/Student-Policies  (click on other policies)

TEACHING SCHEDULE

We will meet online each week at 9am on Wednesdays.

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

As a UEL student you are expected to attend all scheduled sessions, including lectures, seminars, group work and tutorials – whether online or face to face. You are also expected to be punctual, to be respectful of others’ time as well as your own, to participate whilst present, to put in time to study between classes, to prepare for taught sessions and to be active participants in both group work and your own learning  experience.

Link to your personal timetable: https://uelac.sharepoint.com/students/Pages/Timetable-and-Attendance.aspx

Link to the University of East London Campus Maps:

https://uelac.sharepoint.com/Pages/Maps-and-key-buildings-at-UEL.aspx

Link to the Guide to Room Numbers: https://uelac.sharepoint.com/sites/studenthandbooks/SitePages/Guide-to-Room-Numbers.aspx

REFERENCING

As a student you will be taught how to write correctly referenced essays.  UEL`s standard Harvard referencing system is from Cite Them Right. Cite them Right is the standard Harvard referencing style at UEL for all Schools, however professional body requirements will take precedence for instance the School of Psychology which uses the APA system.

Link to the Student Handbook page on Cite Them Right: https://uelac.sharepoint.com/sites/studenthandbooks/SitePages/Cite-Them-Right.aspx

Video guide to using referencing software Zotero: https://youtu.be/WXGdRBN1Ovk

Link to the Student Handbook page on Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism: https://uelac.sharepoint.com/sites/studenthandbooks/SitePages/Academic-Misconduct-and-Plagiarism-Home.aspx

ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK

WHAT IS FEEDBACK?

Feedback is crucial for your learning and it is an important part of the academic cycle.  It tells you what the strengths are of your work, what its weaknesses are and how it can be improved.

WHY IS FEEDBACK IMPORTANT?

Feedback is the most effective way to: Help you understand how to succeed in your assessments; Help you produce better work for the future; Signpost you to other resources for assistance.

If you pay attention to feedback, particularly where the same comment is made in several modules, you can use the information to improve.

WHERE DO I GET FEEDBACK?

• When a tutor comments on your answers in seminars/lectures/workshops
• General comment on assessment performance in lectures and seminars
• General comment on questions prepared for seminars
• When another student makes comments on your presentation
• When you produce practice questions for a tutor who gives comments
• When you receive written comments on your work submitted either as coursework or exam
• When you look at general feedback on module performance on UEL Direct.
• When you see your Academic Adviser with all your assessment feedback for general advice.  You should always do this after each assessment period.

Link to information about the Centre for Student Success: https://uelac.sharepoint.com/sites/studenthandbooks/SitePages/The-Centre-for-Student-Success.aspx

READING AND RESOURCES

Core Reading for this Module

READING AND RESOURCES LIST

Core

Adirondack, S. (2006) Just about Managing? London: London Voluntary Service Council

Banbridge, B (2019) Reclaiming Community: Race and the uncertain future of youth work. Stanford University Press. USA.

Caley, T. (2019) Keeping them off the streets: A youth work story. Matador. Leicestershire.

Davies, B. (2019) Austerity, Youth Policy and the deconstruction of the Youth Service in England. Palgrave MacMillan, UK.

Daft, R.L. (2010) Leadership. 5^th edn. US: South-Western, Cengage Learning.

Harrison, R. Et al (2007) Leading Work with Young People, London: Sage

Hudson, M (2003) Managing at the Leading Edge, New challenges in managing non-profit organisations London: Directory of Social Change

Ord, J. (2012) Critical Issues in Youth Work Management. Routledge. Oxon.

Tyler, M. Et al (2009) Managing Modern Youth Work, Exeter: Learning Matters (available as an e-book)

Recommended

Bennett, N. Crawford, M. and Cartwright, M. (2002) Effective educational leadership. London: Paul Chapman.

Bryson, John M (2003) Strategic Planning for Public and Non-profit Organisations: a Guide to strengthening and Sustaining Organisational Achievement, San Francisco: Jossey Bass

Handy, C. (1995) Understanding Organisations, London: Penguin

Mullins, L.J. (2013) Management and organisational behaviour. 10th edn. Harlow: Pearson.

Websites:

Community Development Foundation www.cdf.org.uk/

Department for Education

http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/youngpeople 

Department for Culture Media and Sport

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-culture-media-sport

Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/leadership

Informal Education website: www.infed.org

National Council for Voluntary Organisations: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

National Youth Agency: www.nya.org.uk

DO NOT FORGET TO ACCESS Moodle REGULARLY, at least four times a week. You will find lecture materials, articles, web links, notices and tasks to complete.

KEY LINKS

Academic Appeals

https://www.uel.ac.uk/Discover/Governance/Policies-Regulations-Corporate-documents/Student-Policies/Student-Appeals

Academic Integrity

https://uelac.sharepoint.com/LibraryandLearningServices/Pages/Academic-integrity.aspx

Academic Tutoring

https://www.uel.ac.uk/centre-for-student-success/academic-tutoring

Assessment and Feedback Policy

https://www.uel.ac.uk/Discover/Governance/Policies-Regulations-Corporate-documents/Student-Policies  (click on other policies)

Bus Timetable

https://uelac.sharepoint.com/EstatesandFacilitiesServices/Pages/Timetable.aspx 

Centre for Student Success

https://www.uel.ac.uk/centre-for-student-success

Civic Engagement

https://www.uel.ac.uk/Connect/Civic-Engagement

Complaints procedure

https://www.uel.ac.uk/Discover/Governance/Policies-Regulations-Corporate-documents/Student-Policies/Student-Complaint-Procedure

Counselling

https://uelac.sharepoint.com/StudentSupport/Pages/Health-And-Wellbeing.aspx

Disability support

https://uelac.sharepoint.com/StudentSupport/Pages/Disability-And-Dyslexia.aspx

Engagement & Attendance Policy

https://www.uel.ac.uk/Discover/Governance/Policies-Regulations-Corporate-documents/Student-Policies  (click on other policies)

Equality and Diversity Strategy

https://www.uel.ac.uk/Discover/Governance/Policies-Regulations-Corporate-documents/Student-Policies  (click on other policies)

Extenuation Procedures

https://www.uel.ac.uk/Discover/Governance/Policies-Regulations-Corporate-documents/Student-Policies/Extenuation-Procedures

Frequently-Asked Questions

https://uelac.sharepoint.com/sites/studenthandbooks/ModuleGuides/SitePages/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx

Health and Safety

https://uelac.sharepoint.com/EstatesandFacilitiesServices/Pages/health-&-safety.aspx

IT Support

https://uelac.sharepoint.com/sites/ITServices/SitePages/Problem_Reporting/Reporting-Problems.aspx 

Library Archives and Learning Services

https://www.uel.ac.uk/lls/

Manual of General Regulations

https://www.uel.ac.uk/Discover/Governance/Policies-Regulations-Corporate-documents/Student-Policies/Manual-of-General-Regulations

Mentoring

https://www.uel.ac.uk/centre-for-student-success/mentoring

Appendix 1: Module Specification 

Module Specification

Module Title:                                   Managing and Leading in Youth and Community Work		Module Code: ED6019 Level: 6 Credit: 30 ECTS credit: 15			Module Leader
Pre-requisite:   None			Pre-cursor: None
Co-requisite:       None			Excluded combinations : None
Location of delivery:  UEL
Main aim(s) of the module: This module aims to enable students to familiarise themselves with the range of management roles and responsibilities in a youth & community work context and develop their skills, knowledge and competence in this area.
Main topics of study: Models of management and leadership Managing change Dealing effectively with colleagues, staff teams and community representatives Organisational governance and the role of management committees, trustees and elected members Interpreting significant government policy and targets Resources for Children, Youth and Family focused organisations
Learning Outcomes for the module At the end of this module, students will be able to: Knowledge distinguish between and evaluate various models of management and leadership; analyse sources of funding and their impact on the management and leadership of third sector and public sector organisations; Thinking skills analyse the impact of current Government policy on third sector and public sector organisations; Subject-based practical skills critically reflect on key structures of governance and management; Skills for life and work (general skills) audit and evaluate personal management and leadership styles;
Teaching/ learning methods/strategies used to enable the achievement of learning outcomes: For on campus students: Lectures, individual and group work activities, simulations, presentations and workshops. Supplementary materials via UEL’s Moodle Guided reading and independent study - to enable participants to engage with relevant and appropriate debate; Supported self-study using relevant materials - to promote individual enquiry and development Group tutorials - to enable a more extended, in-depth analysis and support of self-study.
Assessment methods which enable students to demonstrate the learning outcomes for the module; Article Review 2500 CW1 Essay 5000 words CW2				Weighting:       40%     60%		Learning Outcomes demonstrated:   1, 2,     3,4,5.
Reading and resources for the module: Core Adirondack, S. (2006) Just about Managing? London: London Voluntary Service Council Daft, R.L. (2010) Leadership. 5th edn. US: South-Western, Cengage Learning. Harrison, R. Et al (2007) Leading Work with Young People, London: Sage Hudson, M (2003) Managing at the Leading Edge, New challenges in managing non-profit organisations London: Directory of Social Change Tyler, M. Et al (2009) Managing Modern Youth Work, Exeter: Learning Matters (available as an e-book) Recommended Bennett, N. Crawford, M. and Cartwright, M. (2002) Effective educational leadership. London: Paul Chapman. Bryson, John M (2003) Strategic Planning for Public and Non-profit Organisations: a Guide to strengthening and Sustaining Organisational Achievement, San Francisco: Jossey Bass Handy, C. (1995) Understanding Organisations, London: Penguin Mullins, L.J. (2013) Management and organisational behaviour. 10th edn. Harlow: Pearson. Websites: Community Development Foundation www.cdf.org.uk/ Department for Education http://www.education.gov.uk/childrenandyoungpeople/youngpeople  Department for Culture Media and Sport https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-culture-media-sport Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/leadership Informal Education website: www.infed.org National Council for Voluntary Organisations: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk National Youth Agency: www.nya.org.uk The Third Sector: http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/
Indicative learning and teaching time (10 hrs per credit):	Activity
1. Student/tutor interaction:   72 hours plus academic guidance	24 x 3 hour weekly sessions (lectures 2hours plus seminars I hour) and tutorials on line via teams
2. Student learning time: 228 hours	Supplementary materials via Moodle including: Guided reading and independent study - to enable participants to engage with relevant and appropriate debate; Supported self-study using relevant materials - to promote individual enquiry and development Online tutorials - to enable a more extended, in-depth analysis and support of self-study Lectures and seminars will be recorded via teams and available to view.