Learn about the history of social action, and how youth social action can help build character in young people. Youth social action – activities young people do to help others and the environment – is becoming increasingly recognised as a way to improve communities and develop young people’s characters. Educational institutions, businesses, voluntary organisations and governments are investing in social action to provide opportunities to young people of all backgrounds.
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On this course you will explore the historical and theoretical roots of youth social action, and learn how social action can be a journey for young people, helping them build their character and confidence.
What topics will you cover?
Week 1: What is character? What is youth social action?
- An introduction to youth social action
- An introduction to character
- Character and youth social action
- Youth social action and social mobility
- Reflection and review
Week 2: A young person’s social action journey
- A school’s perspective
- A young person’s perspective
- A youth social action provider’s perspective
- A college’s perspective
- A university’s perspective
- An employer’s perspective
What will you achieve?
- Learn what character and youth social action are and why they matter
- Explore the link between character and youth social action through a range of disciplines
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to implement key approaches to developing character in young people through youth social action
- Identify how character virtues are built through youth social action and what the double benefit is
- Reflect on what makes a quality youth social action experience
