Course overview
The aim of this course is to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and expertise necessary to implement and evaluate a collaborative project with a community agency. Philosophical and theoretical basis for community orientated practice. Processes and strategies relevant to community orientated approaches. Visits and liaison with community based agencies to identify potential projects, liaise with key stakeholders and develop a project to meet the needs and aims of one agency. Acquisition of skills for project planning and development. Full-time or equivalent field practice affiliation working in a community setting. Development of project implementation and evaluation skills under the supervision of a field practice tutor and the agency supervisor.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate effective application of project management skills with a focus on collaboration and participation.
- Demonstrate effective project monitoring and evaluation skills that utilize participatory and capacity building methods.
- Demonstrate effective project report writing skills that evidence critical reflection and analysis skill.
- Evidence effective self-reflection and awareness of professional competencies.
- Demonstrate professional conduct and ethical practice.