Inclusive Youth Work – Social Justice as a Core Principle
An e-learning on Introducing social justice as a core principle of inclusive youth work
The Equality and Intercultural Programme in the National Youth Council of Ireland supports the youth work sector to develop responsive, equal, and inclusive youth work practice.
This e-learning introduces youth workers and volunteers to key aspects of social justice and explains how it is a core principle of inclusive youth work.
CAPACITY
Unlimited
COST
Free of charge
DATE, TIME & VENUE
Online. On-demand
Takes approx. 45 minutes to 1 hr to complete
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
An inclusive youth setting means all young people feel a sense of belonging, knowing that they matter for who they are, and they are invited to engage on their own terms. To create an inclusive and responsive environment for young people, we must frame our practice within the values of social justice. The objectives of this e-learning are to:
- Increase understanding of social justice and its role in youth work
- Deepen youth workers and youth leaders awareness of systems of oppression and the impact on minority and marginalised identity groups
- Support youth organisations to create inclusive youth settings where social justice and anti-oppressive practice is core
DESIGNED FOR
- Youth workers
- Youth leaders and volunteers working in a youth organisation
- This is a dedicated eLearning to support those working in the youth work sector in Ireland.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the principles of Social Justice and their relevance to youth work
- Recognise the systems that oppress young people and their communities
- Reflect on how youth work fits within a social justice framework
WHAT DOES IT INVOLVE?
- This course has audio throughout
- It is interactive and presents opportunities to test your understanding.
- It will take approximately 45 mins to complete.
- It has downloadable resources that will support your continued engagement with the content.
- You can return to it again and again to build your knowledge and increase your confidence in talking about social justice.
