Youth & Technology - Part of Post Diploma Certificate in Youth Development & Mentoring (SDYM)
About This Course
Participants will gain an overview of the role of technology on youth’s psychology and development, including the positive and adverse impact of technology on youth, that include cyberbullying, internet addictions, sexting and use of dating applications. They will also pick up social medial tools and strategies that would help them to widen their reach and advance to the youth as well as learn ways to conduct their training, mentoring or facilitation sessions with the youth using remote platforms.
What You'll Learn
- Explain youth’s psychological and developmental stages and be aware of unmet developmental needs which may manifest dysfunctional behaviours
- Understand technology and its impact on youth
- Apply effective strategies, using technology tools and resources to connect with and engage youths meaningfully
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a local Polytechnic Diploma or University
Degree in any discipline with at least 1 year relevant working experience.
Applicants who do not meet the Minimum Entry Requirement, but with relevant prior learning/work experience, will have to undergo written/oral assessment and be endorsed by the applicant’s employer.