The document discusses different types of learning, including: - Intended learning that is planned with clear aims and objectives. - Opportunistic learning that occurs from unplanned events and can be incorporated into learning goals. - Hidden learning that may not be apparent at the time but is reflected on later. - Lost learning opportunities when learning lacks structure. It also outlines a framework for youth work with 9 levels from initial contact to self-reliance, where the youth worker's role evolves from welcoming to facilitating independence. Best practice involves linking outcomes to needs, negotiating objectives with young people, and reviewing and evidencing learning.

2. Types of Learning Intended Learning Learning which is planned , addresses a series of aims and objectives and where it is possible to measure the outcome. “ We learnt how to make badges”

3. Types of Learning Opportunistic Learning Learning that comes from an incidental or diversionary meeting, conversation or comment. Learning that was unplanned yet can be managed to contribute to an intended learning agenda. “ George made a badge of a supermodel’s picture and it started an argument about body image”

4. Types of Learning Hidden Learning Learning that may not manifest itself at the time of the event/activity/programme – but is reflective, maybe over hours, maybe months, maybe years. “ On reflection, the discussion that we’d had over the badgemaking activity had changed my mind when a year later it came to deciding on girlfriends”

5. Types of Learning Lost Learning Any learning opportunity can be lost but is certainly more vulnerable if it lacks structure, continuity and reflection. “ It was good to talk it through again, it made me think of the importance of the things we’d done”

6. The Curriculum Self awareness Understanding & valuing: Myself, My needs and interests, My strengths and weaknesses My hopes and fears, My culture and background, My spirituality, My sexuality, My rights and responsibilities, My contribution Relating to others How to communicate How to make friends and develop appropriate relationships How to resist peer pressure, How to listen & empathise, How to cope with family relationships, How to negotiate How to be assertive, How to support and challenge How to avoid or defuse conflict

7. Developing interests and talents Arts, Sports, Dance, Drama, Music, Other forms of relaxation creativity & self expression, Accessing related opportunities information & support, International travel and friendships Being Healthy Remaining active Avoiding misuse of drugs and alcohol, Avoiding unwanted or unprotected sex, Eating a balanced diet, Discussing feelings and emotions, Accessing health services, related support, information and guidance when things get tough or go wrong, Coping with stress and relaxation Being Safe Understanding how to assess risk, Avoiding physical conflict and confrontation, Avoiding abuse and exploitation Avoiding involvement in crime, Avoiding becoming homeless, Knowing how to access support if being bullied, intimidated or harassed, Awareness of health and safety

8. Education, training and employment Understanding the significance of education, training & employment Learning how to learn., Improving Basic Skills – (literacy, numeracy, ICT etc), Developing life & social skills, Identifying and resolving difficulties at school/college/work, Learning how to work alone or with others (team work), Accessing related support, information and guidance, Volunteering Environmentalism Understanding the relationship between myself and my immediate environment, Learning about the wider global environment, Taking action to improve the environment for myself and others, Developing an appreciation and respect for the natural world. Housing Living at home and leaving home, Living with others or living alone, Understanding types of housing, Understanding related costs, Being homeless, Accessing related support, information and guidance

9. Money Management Fundraising, Earning money Saving and avoiding debt, Understanding shoppers rights, Learning how to use banking processes, Understanding taxation Claiming relevant benefits Values and Beliefs Becoming aware of my personal values and beliefs, Learning how they relate to the values and beliefs of others, Understanding the importance of equality and the consequences of prejudice and discrimination Understanding other key concepts such as Freedom, Justice and Democracy, Developing political and spiritual awareness Taking action to bring about change Voice and Influence Expressing opinion and ‘having a say’, Learning how to take part in formal discussion, debate and decision-making Representing the views of others, Negotiating and influencing, Leading and motivating Contributing to Service and Community development, Lobbying for change