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Values versus competencies: implications for the future of professional youth work education.(Youth work)(Brief Article)
T. Corney, Journal of Youth Studies, v.7, n.4, pp.513-27.
Historically, youth work in Australia has been linked to the value-driven activities of various organisations and institutions. The current study uses qualitative methodology to identify the values underlying current youth studies degree curricula; to determine the ideological or philosophical worldviews represented in these values; and to reflect on the implications of these value systems for various reforms occurring in youth worker training and professionalisation areas. Interviews were conducted with students, lecturers and curriculum designers from four Australian universities that offer youth studies degrees. The research revealed a broad range of values; however, all sites shared the values of ...
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- Magazine article from: Youth Studies Australia Wong, Victor September 1, 2004 700+ words
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- Magazine article from: Youth Studies Australia Bessant Judith September 1, 2007 700+ words
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