Course Title: Implement community development strategies
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: HWSS5693C
Course Title: Implement community development strategies
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5247 - Diploma of Community Development
Course Contact : Mandy Morrison
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254065
Course Contact Email:mandy.morrison@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 70
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
None
Course Description
In this course you will explore the knowledge and skills required to work with individuals, groups and the community to identify issues and develop cooperative processes to facilitiate change.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCCD514B Implement community development strategies |
Element: |
1. Work with individuals and groups to identify issues |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Use appropriate interpersonal skills with individuals and groups to ensure that their story is heard and understood and to test that there is common understanding |
Element: |
2. Work with groups to establish cooperative processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify relevant models of work that may address group issues and needs |
Element: |
3. Support group processes and skills development |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and access available resources to facilitate successful group and community work strategies and activities |
Element: |
4. Reflect on practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Reflect on own practice |
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
You will be involved in learning activities in an evening workshop. Activities will include group discussions and activities. Reflection on your own work context is a significant aspect of the course and you will be given opportunities to discuss and think about your own practice.
Teaching Schedule
| There are 18 full day workshops + 1 evening workshop in this program. This unit is covered in Workshop 4 | ||||
| Workshop | Title | Date | Explanatory Notes | Unit of Competency |
| 4 | Social and Cultural factors in community Development work | March 6th | You will consider the knowledge and skills required to work with individuals, groups and the community to identify issues and develop cooperative processes to facilitate change | CHCCD514B Implement community development strategies. E1,2,3,4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None Required |
References
Other Resources
Preparatory reading material and/or youtube recordings will be made available prior to workshops (where relevant). Where the teacher has used a powerpoint presentation during the workshop, these resources and other learning activities and handouts will be made available to enroled students post the workshop via electronic methods.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this unit requires you to complete written responses to questions represented in part B of the project portfolio. You are also required to obtain a 3rd party testimony which identifies activities you have undertaken. Both the written responses and 3rd party record require you to demonstrate the following knowledge and application of skills in relation to: Working with group members to identify common and shared issues. Working with the group to enhance their capacity to work together productively .Supporting the group to establish cooperative processes to effectively undertake collective action. Developing networks that benefit community members. Reflecting with the group to review group practice
Assessment Tasks
There are 2 specific tasks which assess this unit.
Task 1: You will be required to provide short answer written responses to questions which constitue part of Community Development Project Portfolio - Part B. These questions will relate to: How you work effectively with individualsin addition to stakeholders and key members of a specific community group. How you identify the issues confronting individuals in your community and support your community group to develop the skills that they need to create solutions for problem situations in a collaborative manner. How you have reflected on the strengths and areas for improvement in your practice in supporting individuals to develop collaborative solutions to their collective problems.
Task 2: You will be required to provide a testimony from your workplace supervisor or volunteer coordinator, stating your ability to consult with community in identifying the issues that confront them, your ability to support your community to work effectively to provide solutions to their shared issues and finally the ability to reflect upon the strengths and areas to improve your practice in supporting your group.
Feedbck will be provided throughout the semester on all assessment tasks. all assessment tasks must be completed before competency can
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available from the Program Coordinator.
This program is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, grades include:
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 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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