Community development module guide

FdSc Uniformed Public Services

2011/12 SOUD1193: Community Development

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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]

mailto:[email protected]

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, guests 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 real world, 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% ‘Effective community development, what’s needed?’ Through an essay students will explain the nature of communities and how the

concept is used in policy and practice. Critically appraise models, theories and

processes of community development.

Task 2 (70%): Small Group Presentation of project case study (20 minutes) Using locally based projects as 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.

5 Date of Submission

Task 1 (30%): Essay Formative Deadline: 16 Jan 2012 Summative Deadline: 06 Feb 2012 Task 2 (70%): Group presentation of case study Formative Deadline: 22 Apr & 02 May 2012 Summative Deadline: 16 May 2012

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

Harris, V. 200? Community work skills manual, Federation for CD learning

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

http://www.idea.gov.uk

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

7 Scheme of Learning

Week Topic Suggested Reading Topic /Activity

1 – 28 Sept Module introduction, assessment and reading for the module.

Module Guide Gilchrist and Taylor

(2011) A short guide to

community development

Chapter 1

FCDL -

http://www.fcdl.org/home

2 – 5 Oct What is project/problem based learning the highs and the lows – working in a team/teambuilding

3 - 12 Oct What is community development? Gilchrist and Taylor



Chapter 2

4 – 19 Oct what is community development – case based seminar

Student led reading and research

2 Nov Why empower? Ledwith, M. (2005)

community development.

Policy press

Chapter 1

5 – 9 Nov Applying community development in different services areas – raising awareness

Totnes case study http://transitiontowntotnes.org/ Gilchrist and Taylor



Chapter 6

6 – 16 Nov Applying community development in different services areas seminar.

Safer communities Torbay http://www.safercommunit

iestorbay.org.uk/

http://torbaysport.com/tor

bay_sports_council.php

Gilchrist and Taylor



Chapter 6

7 – 23 Nov The changing context of community development – policy processes




Chapter 2

http://www.fcdl.org/home

http://transitiontowntotnes.org/

http://transitiontowntotnes.org/

http://www.safercommunitiestorbay.org.uk/

http://www.safercommunitiestorbay.org.uk/

http://torbaysport.com/torbay_sports_council.php

http://torbaysport.com/torbay_sports_council.php

8 – 30 Nov The changing context of community development - group discussion




Chapter 2

Craig et al (2011) A


reader, Policy Press

10 - 7 & 8 Dec

Two Day Exped

9 - 14 Dec Theoretical concepts – community- social capital – capacity building




Chapter 4

11 – 4 Jan Theoretical concepts – power, authority and the uniform. Who are you, what is your effect?




Chapter 4 TED Talks Philip zimbardo Stanford prison experiement.

12 – 11 Jan Doing community development

13 – 18 Jan Doing community development – project work – challenges for practice

14 – 25 Jan Doing community development –

15 – 1 Feb Doing community development –

16 8 Feb Case study workshop - Judith Bell

17 22 Feb Doing community development

18 29 Feb Doing community development –

19 7 Mar Doing community engagement – seminar sharing findings through presentations

21 14 Mar Doing community development – partnership working highs and lows – who works with the community? Doing community development – empowerment – where does the power lie

Ledwith, M. (2005)

community development.

Policy press

Chapter 1

22 19-23 Mar Exped

28th Mar Preparation for challenges to practice seminar




Chapter 7 Challenges to

practice

24 18 Apr Seminar – challenges to practice – interactive student lead seminar looking at local projects.




Chapter 7

25 22 Apr Formative assessment Formative assessment

26 2 May Formative assessment Formative assessment

27 9 may Final preparations for presentations

27 16 May Summative assessment Module guide and assignment brief

Community development module guide

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