Course Title: Work within a community development framework
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: HWSS5685C
Course Title: Work within a community development framework
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4337 - Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Contact : Jennifer Brooker
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4115
Course Contact Email:jennifer.brooker@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Anne Fitzpatrick
Ph:+61 3 9925 0329
Email: anne.fitzpatrick@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 65
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Not applicable
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to work within a community development framework. A community development framework may include a range of methods designed to strengthen and develop communities by enhancing individual and group capacity to confidently engage with community structures and to address problems and issues.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCD412B Work within a community development framework |
Element: |
Distinguish between private and public issues arising in community development work. |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Employ appropriate interpersonal skills to hear individual stories and distinguish between private and public issues. |
Element: |
Operate within a community development framework. |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Reflect a current working knowledge and understanding of community development vision and mission in work undertaken. |
Element: |
Work effectively with diversity in the community. |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Ensure all work reflects a commitment to the principles of access and equity. |
Element: |
Work with groups to achieve community development outcomes. |
Performance Criteria: |
1 Contribute to analysis of community needs. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
The course is delivered in scheduled classes; learning activities include:
- class discussions to review presentations, YouTube videos and web links
- analysis of relevant reading material
- peer learning
- peer teaching
- group discussion
- class presentations
- class based written assessment tasks
Teaching Schedule
The classes for this course are delivered over 6 weeks in the latter half of first semester.
Week 1 |
Introduction to the unit outcomes and assessment requirements Introducing community development Community development as an approach to youth work practice |
Week 2 | Values and principles for community development work
Empowerment and self-determination Human Rights and Social justice – what does it mean in practice? |
Week 3 | Listening to individuals and the community
Private and public issues Assessing community needs and goals |
Week 4
|
A strengths based approach
Dealing with social problems Types of community development Support for community development from partner organisations |
Week 5
|
Community development and youth work practice
Why is community development important? Tips for effective community development |
Week 6 | Group work and community development
Working with diverse communities Possible outcomes for community development |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course, including printed handouts and readings, You Tube and web-links . These resources will also be available through Blackboard. You will also have access to the resources in the library.
Overview of Assessment
Students will be required to submit a report about a simulated community development project or an existing community development which includes:
Details and description of the CD project, including the organisation involved &
Operating within a community development framework and reflection on the relevance of community development work for youth work practice
Assessment Tasks
A report to address a series of questions to provide:
- Details and description of the CD project, including details the organisation involved, partner organisations and community structures and resources to deal with community goals and issues
- Describing processes and tasks for working with the community within a community development framework
- Refection on the role of community development in youth work practice
. The report requirements will be provided in Blackboard and in class as a handout
Assessment Matrix
This program in delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment. The grades are as follows:
- CA: Competency Achieved
- NYC: Not Yet Competent
- DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by the teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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