Leading Work with Young People
Developmental Psychology (General) | Educational Psychology | Social Work - Children
Leading Work with Young People provides a selection of writing from a complex and dynamic field of work. The editors bring together key readings and newly commissioned material to present a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on leading and managing work with young people. The book will equip students with the knowledge, skills, values and principles required for successful qualification as a worker in the field.
Chapters include:
" understanding leadership
" supervision
" multi-agency work
" managing change
Leading Work with Young People is a student-friendly and engaging text which examines the leadership roles which practitioners take on as members of teams, organisations and interagency partnerships. The book is an essential text for all those studying for qualification in work with young people and for those who wish to extend their understanding of the field. It is also an invaluable resource for experienced professionals and practice supervisors working with young people in statutory or voluntary organisations.
Leading Work with Young People is a Course Reader for the Open University course Leading Work with Young People (E132).
`This is the first book about managing youth work for a very long time and is very welcome. The book will help the developing practitioner become better equipped to lead youth work that is soundly informed by their professional values. It will also be a valuable source for more experienced practitioners wanting to dip in for some analytical sustenance for their daily youth work management' - Mary Tyler, Principal Lecturer, De Montfort University
Good, clear book which focuses on the main concepts surrounding the topic.
This book is an interesting read - well laid out easy to read - but not suitable for Education students. Will pass on to colleagues.
Excellent book especially for Youth Studies. I particularly found the active involvement of young people chapter and specifically the participation section very appropriate. Very appropriate course reader for us.
This text covers all bases for our students studying in the field of youth and community work. It is a text that can be utilised for the whole module and students have found it a useful text offering a good foundation and introduction to informed, inclusive decision making.
A great book, well laid out with a cohesive flow of relevant information. Each chapter can be read independently as a self contained reader on specific issues. Examples given are practice specific and therefor meaningful to students.
This text is one for students who are inexperienced in youth work and do not have a grounding in the guiding principles and practices of youth work currently. It offers a balanced and accessible introduction to the issues facing youth and community workers, by its well written straight forward language and presentation.
USed in level 5 Academic and professional development.