LW6062 - Street Law: Empowering Communities

You will learn through completing work on the various tasks. You will work collaboratively (in small groups) and independently to identify and research the legal problem, scenario or issue and take any necessary steps to progress the tasks. This will involve identifying the goals of the task, investigating legal and factual issues and producing work to achieve the required outcomes. This will be tutor guided and facilitated by attendance in workshops and supervised studio sessions as well as supervision and feedback received by your tutor. Throughout the module you will receive feedback from your tutor, through oral and written feedback on the work you prepare, and in relation to activities undertaken in the teaching sessions.



The supervised studio sessions will enable you to undertake independent and group work under the supervision of your tutor. The workshops will cover a range of activities aimed at preparing you for the tasks and developing your skills. You may be required to participate in other sessions and attend other venues to complete the work such as practice presentations and a school.



You will be guided in your learning by the module and workshop tutors, but you will be required to identify and find further reading material and research to provide deeper and broader knowledge and understanding.

The University supports you in learning and research with an excellent library and teaching facilities, access to on-line legal databases and resources and appropriate software.



This module is designed and will be managed by the module tutors who will be responsible for guiding you in your engagement and learning. Relevant materials and instructions will be accessible through the module eLP site, maintained by the module tutors.



Extensive use is made of the eLP to facilitate discussions between you and the module tutors, to provide materials, make announcements and to highlight recent developments and relevant research materials.



You may communicate with the module tutors and you are encouraged to make contact if you encounter any difficulties.



Academic support is available through formative feedback from tutors and on summative assignments. Feedback and guidance will be provided in the teaching sessions and on work prepared.



At programme level you will be supported by the programme leader who will provide pastoral support throughout the module and the programme.



The Programme Administration and Student Liaison teams are responsible for the non-academic administration of the module. They will contact you throughout the duration of your module with details about the assignment and other issues.

All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)

Knowledge & Understanding:



At the end of the module you will have:



Developed knowledge and understanding of how and area of substantive law operates in the context of practice and recognise ambiguity and deal with uncertainty of the law in the practical context.



Developed a systematic and in-depth knowledge and understanding of key aspects of substantive law areas and be able to demonstrate detailed and coherent understanding in that area.



Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:



You will develop the skills to:



Communicate orally or in writing ideas, information, problems and solutions to specialist and non – specialist audiences and when required be able to respond to written or oral stimuli including questions and instructions.



Conduct self-directed research including accurate identification of issues which require researching, retrieval and evaluation of accurate, current and relevant information from a range of appropriate sources including primary source.


Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):



Exercise initiative, self-manage and exercise judgement in a professional and ethical manner and to reflect on their personal and professional development.

You will work with members of staff, your peers and external communities to enhance your skills and attitudes towards multicultural environments and teams.

Formative assessment:


Feedback (oral or written as appropriate) will be provided by your tutor on an ongoing basis on the work you complete for the module tasks and the activities you undertake in both workshops and supervised studio sessions, as part of your reflective development.


Summative assessment:


Your performance will be assessed through continuous assessment and with reference to a portfolio which you will submit at the end of the module. This portfolio will contain key pieces of work you have prepared such as research reports and artefacts (such as lesson plans, PowerPoint materials or leaflets) evidencing your knowledge, skills and attributes. The portfolio will constitute 80% of your grade.



You will also be assessed through a reflective essay evidencing your experience on the module and your understanding of the value of public legal education. The reflective essay will constitute 20% of your grade.

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Street Law: Empowering Communities is a legal education programme which aims to educate members of the public on their legal rights and responsibilities (Public Legal Education).



You will undertake a variety of tasks which present you with a problem, scenario or area of law to investigate and will independently and collaboratively (in small groups) explore, research and discuss the issue. You will then present the findings of your research in different ways such as through producing a written document (such as a legal information leaflet, newsletter or blog) and/or by presenting this face to face or online to others (for example by the preparation and delivery of a lesson in a school, organisation, in house or through an online webinar or podcast). A variety of different legal topics will be covered. Through these tasks, you will develop a range of practical, legal and key employability skills including research, written and oral communication, your ability to organise information in a logical and coherent manner appropriate for your audience and team/group work. You will also develop reflective skills reflecting upon your own experience and the value of this work to others.

Throughout this module you will receive support, guidance and feedback from tutors and peers. Your final assessment will be by portfolio containing the work produced throughout the module as well as a reflective essay evidencing your experience on the module and your understanding of the value of public legal education.