This unit is the first Community-Based Research unit, which is followed by Community Based Research (Part 2) Students are required to enter into a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) contract relating to a community development project or program in an agency. The contract is negotiated between the university supervisor, agency supervisor and student, and specifies learning objectives and strategies in three areas: conceptual and policy; practical skills; and personal development. Students are required to participate in a number of key phases and activities of the program or project and write an assignment that outlines the processes and outcomes of the project.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Postgraduate
Credit points:
24
Unit code:
ASA6005
Prerequisites
AAA5002 - Research Methods
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Implement the skills and knowledge acquired in their international community development studies in a professional setting; | ||
| 2. | Assess 10 core competencies valued by employers across industries (personal management; communication; information management; research & analysis; project, task & organisational skills; teamwork; commitment to quality; professional behaviour; social responsibility; continuous learning); | ||
| 3. | Design, plan and implement a community development project in an organisational environment (either in a community-based, regional, governmental or international setting) with reference to achieving strategic outcomes; | ||
| 4. | Anticipate risks and suggest mitigating measures; and | ||
| 5. | Critically reflect on research experience. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Field activity proposal | 30% |
| Journal | Learning journal | 20% |
| Assignment | Community Based Project Research Project proposal and plan. | 50% |
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