Introduction to Working with Young People - for iPod/iPhone: Recent Episodes
The Open University
How does music help to engage disaffected or disadvantaged young people? How can taking to the streets help build rapport with the youth community? This album is packed with positive examples of youths who've turned their lives around with the help of youth workers. At Madcap Arts they build self-esteem through making music, and The Factory street project meets young people on their own ground and offers a chance for personal growth through exciting activities and teamwork. The tracks offer views from all perspectives, and the audio commentaries provide a clear overview, exploring what makes projects work successfully. The material on this album forms part of The Open University course E131 Introduction to working with young people.
Young people explore their musical abilities with Steve, a musician with a talent for working with young people..
Transcript -- Young people explore their musical abilities with Steve, a musician with a talent for working with young people..
Recording a DJ set, designing a cd cover, and a guitar lesson. Behind the scenes the facilitators discuss the group's teamwork.
Transcript -- Recording a DJ set, designing a cd cover, and a guitar lesson. Behind the scenes the facilitators discuss the group's teamwork.
Transcript -- Learning is fun at the Madcap Centre -and James now has lots to show for it.
Transcript -- Jackie has composed a very personal song, and performs it with Steve's help.
Transcript -- Steve's love of music inspires youngsters to have belief in their own creativity.
Gawaine's "sorted" - he's got a job here passing on his creative and technical knowledge.
Transcript -- Gawaine's "sorted" - he's got a job here passing on his creative and technical knowledge.
Sue Quinn on how the Project offers young people opportunities for personal growth and pride, as well as an informal arts education.
Transcript -- Sue Quinn on how the Project offers young people opportunities for personal growth and pride, as well as an informal arts education.
A small team of youth workers take to the streets to engage informally with the young men of the local Bengalicommunity.
Transcript -- A small team of youth workers take to the streets to engage informally with the young men of the local Bengalicommunity.
Kawsar 's fun experiences with The Factory have encouraged him to stop dossing and aim for a place at Uni.
Transcript -- Kawsar 's fun experiences with The Factory have encouraged him to stop dossing and aim for a place at Uni.
Paul explains how the value of his relationship with his youth worker has been key to his success in growing up and keeping out of trouble.
Transcript -- Paul explains how the value of his relationship with his youth worker has been key to his success in growing up and keeping out of trouble.
Kasem talks about the issues he faces in his job, and how good communication and listening skills are essential.
Transcript -- Kasem talks about the issues he faces in his job, and how good communication and listening skills are essential.
Akkas recounts the story of his involvement with The Factory Project, how it's led to better prospects, and how his Bengali ethnicity means he can bridge cultural gaps.
Transcript -- Akkas recounts the story of his involvement with The Factory Project, how it's led to better prospects, and how his Bengali ethnicity means he can bridge cultural gaps.
Andrew Lake's story of initiating the project, to show young people how to make positive use of their time and help them eventually find their purpose in the wider community.
Transcript -- Andrew Lake's story of initiating the project, to show young people how to make positive use of their time and help them eventually find their purpose in the wider community.
A look at the similarities between Madcap Arts and The Factory, and their approaches to working with young people.
Transcript -- A look at the similarities between Madcap Arts and The Factory, and their approaches to working with young people.
An insight into an outreach project which works on the streets with hard-to-reach groups of youths.
Transcript -- An insight into an outreach project which works on the streets with hard-to-reach groups of youths.
An all-round view of the Madcap Arts project and how it's set up to benefit disadvantaged youths using musical education.
Transcript -- An all-round view of the Madcap Arts project and how it's set up to benefit disadvantaged youths using musical education.