Community Development Module Guide 2012/13

FdSc Uniformed Public Services

2013/13 SOUD1193: Community Development

Academic year 2012-13

Contents

1 Module Aims

2 Module Team and key contacts

3 Teaching and Learning Strategy

4 Assessment

5 Date of Submission

6 Definitive Module Record

7 Scheme of Learning

1 Module Aims

Welcome to module SOUD1193 Community Development

This module aims to provide the students with an understanding of community

development at a local level and the influence of national policies and interagency

work. It takes a practical approach with an emphasis on case studies, working

documents and students own experiences of community development.

The module will aim to allow the students to apply the theoretical knowledge to

practical problem/projects which will be of a service area that interests them as

individuals and groups.

A copy of the full Definitive Module Record for this module can be found at the

back of this guide.

2 Module Team

Glyn Potter | Programme Leader

Room – Burton

t 01803 540328 | e [email protected]

Key contacts:

Liam McGrath LLB Chief executive 11 Castle Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3BB

T: 01803 212638 M: 07435 788489 E: [email protected] W:www.cvatorbay.org.uk W: www.torcom.org.uk

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.cvatorbay.org.uk/

http://www.torcom.org.uk/

3 Teaching and Learning Strategy

The community development module will use a variety of teaching and learning

techniques e.g. lectures case studies, group discussion, seminars, presentations,

inquiry based learning, community based learning, guest lecturers and group

projects.

This module will be largely based on a project/problem based learning (PBL)

approach. It will allow small groups of students to investigate a problem in a

chosen service area and work together to drill deep into the real world and local

community issues. It will develop the student’s awareness of problem solving,

communicating, team working and project management.

This module will look to apply the theoretical concepts of community development

through the PBL approach. It will provide an opportunity for the students to work

alongside a range of public services, third sector organisations, small businesses

and local communities, allowing for an authentically thick learning experience.

In addition - all learners are expected to access the superb facilities available in

our learning resources suite, which includes an excellent library, HE study suite,

additional ILT access, up-to-date journals and periodicals, comprehensive

electronic resources, services and support facilities. All HE students are provided

with ‘portal training’ during their initial induction, which enables them to access

University of Plymouth websites and learning resources.

4 Assessment

Task 1 (30%): Essay 2000 words +/- 10% ‘What is effective community development and how should it look in the 21st century?’ Through an essay students will explore what makes effective community

development. Students will identify and analyse the theories, processes and

practices associated with community development. Students should also consider

their own personal experiences in local community development projects as a

means of primary sourcing. Students must also discuss the policy processes

associated with community development.

Task 2 (70%): Small Group Presentation of ABCD project case study (30 minutes) Students will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of Asset Based Community

Development practice and how to apply it and review the effectiveness of a

community development project in meeting its aims. In order to do this the

students will create an ABCD project in their own communities. They will then

present how their project was conceived, developed & how it is meeting its aims.

The case study must also consider the nature of communities they are working

with, this can be explored through qualitative and quantities means. Each group

will present their findings back to the participants of the project, local community

and each other in a self-organised event.

5 Date of Submission

Task 1 (30%): Essay Formative Deadline: 21st November 2012 Summative Deadline: 28th November 2012 Task 2 (70%): Group presentation of case study Formative Deadline: 01st May 2013 Summative Deadline: 08th May 2013

Submissions must be in-line with University of Plymouth and South Devon College

academic regulations. Any extenuating circumstances must be applied for before

date of submission. Failure to submit on time will result in a nil grade.

6 Definitive Module Record

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD

MODULE CODE: SOUD1193 CREDITS: 20 LEVEL: 4

MODULE TITLE: Community Development

PRE-REQUISITE(S): None

CO-REQUISITE(S): None

COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME: Yes

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR

This module aims to provide the students with an understanding of community development at a local

level and the influence of national policies and interagency work. It takes a practical approach with an

emphasis on case studies, working documents and students own experiences of community

development.

ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT:

(C1)COURSEWORK 100%

Subject Assessment Panel Group to which module should be linked: TBC

Minimum pass mark for professional body accreditation: N/A

MODULE AIMS:

Provide an understanding of the term community

To describe the relevant theories and models surrounding community development

Analyse critically community development in the UK at a local and national level

Explore ways of managing community development projects and processes

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of a module the learner will be expected to

be able to:

1. Explain the nature of communities.

2. Critically appraise the models, theories and processes of community development 3. To explore the policy making process with regard to community development

4. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of community development practice and how to apply it.

5. Review the effectiveness of a community development project in meeting its aims

INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT: Social Capital, Social networks, norms and habits. Historical influences on communities and their development. Community development theories, practices and implementation. Community Empowerment, Education. Community engagement strategies. Monitoring and evaluating. Public policy making process including decision making, implementation and evaluating power relations and inequalities, as anti-discriminatory strategies should be a key component of people’s learning and practice.

APPROVAL: DATE OF APPROVAL: 21st June 2011

DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 26th September 2011

DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: XX/XX/XX

FACULTY:

University of Plymouth

Colleges

SCHOOL:

PARTNER

INSTITUTION:

South Devon College

(For FHSW) NAME OF

SITE:

MODULE LEADER: Glyn Potter Term:

Assessment Criteria: Task 1 – (LO 1,2&3) Through an essay students will explain the nature of communities and

critically appraise models, theories and processes of community development.

Task 2 – (LO 1,2,3,4&5) Using Case Studies students will demonstrate a detailed knowledge of

community development practice and how to apply it and review the effectiveness of a community

development project in meeting its aims.

Assessment Mode:

Coursework 100% Including:

Task 1 Essay 30%

Task 2 Case Study & Group Presentation 70%

All assessment tasks must be attempted and a mark of at least 40% achieved.

Schedule of Teaching and Learning:

Contact: Lectures, seminars and workshops including practical investigation where applicable.

Non-contact: Directed and non-directed reading, collection and review of information, discussion and

reflection about development in the work placement, preparation and completion of assessment task.

1.1.1 Recommended Texts and Sources

Ledwith, M. (2005) community development. Policy press

Ledwith and Springett (2009) Participatory practice, Policy Press

Gilchrist, A. (2009) The well connected community: A networking approach to Community

Development (2nd edition). Policy press.

Banks, Sarah et al (2003). Managing community practice. Policy press

Craig et al (2011) A community development reader, Policy Press Gilchrist and Taylor (2011) A short guide to community development

Gilchrist (2007) equalities and communities; challenge, choice and change, Community Development

Foundation

Henderson and Versceg (2010) Community development and civil society, Policy Press

CLG (2006) Community development challenge report (downloadable from CDF website, I think)

Freire, P. (1972) pedagogy of the oppressed.

Adirondack (2002) Just About Managing: London VSC

Hayes & Reason (2004) Voluntary but not Amateur: London VSC

Pantazin & Gordon (2000) Tackling Inequalities: The Policy Press

Watson & Woolf (2003) Human Rights Act Toolkit LAG

Burns. D. (2004) Making Community Participation Meaningful Bristol, Policy Press

Thorleby & Hutchinson (2001) Working in Partnership – A source book (SQW Ltd): NOF

Yorks and Humber (2000)Active Partners; benchmarking community participation in regeneration

COGS Community Development Consultancy: RDA

Pellegrini: (2001) A community development perspective Evaluation –Greater Easterhouse Community

Health Project

Field (2003): Evaluating community projects NIACE

Websites:

Community Development Foundation www.cdf.org.uk

Federation for Community Development Learning www.fcdl.org.uk

Community Development Exchange www.cdx.org.uk

Active Learning for Active Citizenship www.active-citizen.org.uk

http://www.idea.gov.uk

Government communities website

http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/communitydevelopment

http://www.cdf.org.uk/

http://www.fcdl.org.uk/

http://www.cdx.org.uk/

http://www.active-citizen.org.uk/

http://www.idea.gov.uk/

http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/communities/communitydevelopment

7 Scheme of Learning

Week Topic Suggested Reading Topic /Activity

1 – 26 Sept Module introduction, assessment and reading for the module. What is community development? What are community development values?

Module Guide Gilchrist and Taylor

(2011) A short guide to

community development

Chapter 1

Group work

2 – 3 Oct What is community development? What are community development values? Applying community development in different services areas – raising awareness

Gilchrist and Taylor



Chapter 6

http://www.cdx.org.uk/community-development/what-community-development

3 - 10 Oct What is community development – case based seminar

Student led reading and research

4 – 17 Oct The changing context of community development – policy processes

Gilchrist and Taylor (2011) A short guide to

community development Chapter 2

Ledwith (2005)


chapter 1 ‘why empower?’

5 – 24 Oct The changing context of community development – policy processes – and future trends



community development Chapter 2

Ledwith (2005)


chapter 1 ‘why empower?’

6 – 7 Nov Effective and Ethical community development – theory to practice Group debate & discussion




Chapter 5

6 – 14 Nov Theoretical concepts – community- social capital – capacity building – ABCD – Schuler’s values




Chapter 4

7 – 21 Nov Peer reviews Handouts (peer assessment)






8 – 28 Nov Doing community development – ABCD asset mapping

Kretzman

9 – 5 Dec ABCD project plans – seminar discussion

10 – 12 Dec Doing community development – organisation and project management

Ledwith, M. (2005)

community development.

Policy press

Chapter 4

11 – 9 Jan Doing community development – community engagement strategies




Chapter 5

Ledwith, M. (2005)

community development.

Policy press

Chapter 1

12 – 16 Jan Understanding community practice Pierson (2008) Going

Local: understanding

community practice

chapter 2

13 – 23 Jan Bringing communities together Pierson (2008) Going

Local: understanding

community practice

chapter 8

14 – 30 Jan Doing community development - ABCD

15 – 6 Feb Doing community development - ABCD

16 – 13 Feb Doing community development – pit stop (where are we at? Sharing stories)

Reading week Residential trip to Knoydart ?

17 - 27 Feb Challenges for practice – theory Gilchrist and Taylor



Chapter 4

18 - 6 Mar Doing community development – history of community as a story (who are your communities?)

19 - 13 Mar Monitoring and evaluation of community development projects –




Chapter 7

20 – 20 Mar Doing community development - ABCD

21 – 27 Mar Doing community development - ABCD

24 18 Apr Doing community development – Where are we at? – story sharing

25 22 Apr Group tutorials Presentation workshop and event organisation

Formative assessment

26 1 May Doing community development

27 8 May Summative assessment presentations week. Presenting to the community.

Community Development Module Guide 2012/13

Documents

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