Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice

Sapin, Kate

ISBN 10: 1412930936 / ISBN 13: 9781412930932

Edité par SAGE Publications Ltd, 2008

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR003971802

Synopsis :

"Sapin shows how the youth work method builds bridges between professional and young people and young people and each other...both those new to youth work and those engaged in advanced practice will find this a useful book."

In Defence of Youth Work, April 2009

This indispensable text analyses the key skills in youth work, from the initial steps through to supervision, that can be applied across a range of settings and roles.

It covers:

- Reaching out to young people

- Establishing appropriate relationships

- Bringing young people together in groups

- Developing young people′s participation in managing projects

- Carrying out research to identify need

- Using supervision

Throughout the book, practical examples grounded in participatory and anti-oppressive practice address the core values and the purpose of youth work. Examples of key texts, definitions and theories are also provided.

This book will be vital reading for students of all levels preparing for a career in youth work, youth workers wanting to develop their professional practice and other professionals working with youth workers.

À propos de l?auteur: Kate Sapin has been Programme Director of Community and Youth Work courses at the University of Manchester for the past 23 years.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Essential Skills for Youth Work Practice
Éditeur : SAGE Publications Ltd
Date d'édition : 2008
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Good