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IDIG503 Principles of Aboriginal Community Development

Updated: 28 October 2011
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 On line
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions AMC202 or EDST100 or ABED202 or PDAB202 or PDAB303 or IDIG303
Notes None
Combined Units IDIG303 - Principles of Aboriginal Community Development
Coordinator(s) Belinda Beattie (bbeattie@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit examines the principles and practices underlying community development with special reference to Australian Indigenous organisations and communities. It provides practical skills in working with groups, developing community profiles and strategic plans utilising processes of negotiation within and between cultures and assets analysis. As such the unit will further develop and expand candidates' understanding of the importance of empowerment in Australian Indigenous communities.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Community Development: Community-Based Alternatives in an Age of Globalisation
ISBN: 9781442518865
Tesoriero, F., Longman 4th ed. 2009
Text refers to: Trimester 1 , Online
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 40% 2500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1,2, 3 GA: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Assignment 2 50% 3500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1,2, 3 GA: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Online Assessment 10% 1000
Assessment Notes
Online participation
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1,2, 3 GA: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. exhibit an understanding of and ability to critically analyse conceps such as 'community' and 'development';
  2. critique the concept of empowerment and analyse the skills required for Indigenous Australian community development; and
  3. possess practical skills in information gathering and sharing the ability to develop strategies for planning and negotiation.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the indigenous discipline. The unit is assessed through written assignments and online participation. 		True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will practise communication skills through written and oral feedback on the essay and participation component of the unit. Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing. Students will practise their communication skills by completing the assessment tasks. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
Students will examine a range of issues impacting upon Indigenous communities today both nationally and internationally, and is part of understanding global heritages. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will be directed to relevant indigenous literature and how to assess its validity. Students will be assessed on their ability to identify and critically analyse the literature. 		True True
5 Life-Long Learning
By completing the assessments, students will be provided with the necessary lifelong skills to be able to research, write and discuss social issues. These skills can be transferred to any discipline, and will be useful in any research positions. These attributes will be assessed in all of the assessments. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions to both research and presentation. Collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
Students will be taught about their professional responsibilities as a researcher to provide balanced and accurate reseach. In addition, students will be taught that they have a social responsibility to question and challenge some 'facts'. This will be assessed and taught through their responses to the assignment questions and discussions online postings. 		True True True
8 Team Work
Students will practise working collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems in the online encironment taking initiative and leading others in this environment. They will also negotiate and assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others on the discussion board and in their own essays. 		True
   

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