Module Descriptors
UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY 1
ADVI50019
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Pierson
Email: J.Pierson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 70%
- ONLINE DISCUSSION weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
70% of the final mark will be based on an 2000 word essay, which will assess all learning outcomes.
30% of the final mark will be based on the student's contribution to an on-line discussion (500 words), which will assess learning outcomes 3, 4 and 6.
In order to pass this module students must achieve a minimum of grade point 2 in the online seminar and an average grade point 4 overall.
Formative Assessment:
The tutor will provide regular comment on-line as well as through emails on each student's understanding of concepts and knowledge and the quality of their communication of these. Formative assessment will also be provided through tutor participation in the on line forums and through tutor response to non-assessed tasks.
30% of the final mark will be based on the student's contribution to an on-line discussion (500 words), which will assess learning outcomes 3, 4 and 6.
In order to pass this module students must achieve a minimum of grade point 2 in the online seminar and an average grade point 4 overall.
Formative Assessment:
The tutor will provide regular comment on-line as well as through emails on each student's understanding of concepts and knowledge and the quality of their communication of these. Formative assessment will also be provided through tutor participation in the on line forums and through tutor response to non-assessed tasks.
Module Indicative Content
Introduce concepts of `community' and `neighbourhood', including geographical communities and communities of interest.
Introduce key theories that now underpin our understanding of community, in particular the theory of social capital and concepts of capacity building.
Understand the function of social networks in underpinning community.
How collaborative partnerships are formed in developing community oriented services.
The role of voluntary organisations and advice agencies in particular in local partnerships.
Introduce key theories that now underpin our understanding of community, in particular the theory of social capital and concepts of capacity building.
Understand the function of social networks in underpinning community.
How collaborative partnerships are formed in developing community oriented services.
The role of voluntary organisations and advice agencies in particular in local partnerships.
Module Learning Strategies
The module is delivered on-line through a VLE. This virtual learning environment will be structured to take the student group through the module with each section of the course material assisting the student towards their discussion contributions and final essay. Key information about the module such as its aims and learning outcomes is contained within the section on Course Information.
The section, Course Documents, will contain the material written by the tutor which in effect take the place of lectures and which are designed to outline the main issues, explain key concepts and theories and promote thinking and discussion among the group. This section will contain all the material necessary to complete the module including links to other web-based documents and other sources of information.
Tutor and students will communicate through the discussion forums and via email and/or telephone if this is appropriate. Students are encouraged to communicate with the tutor for advice and support. They will have to engage in the discussion forums in order to complete the exercises.
The 30 contact hours for each student are spent on-line engaging with the study materials, including participating in asynchronous online discussion, communicating with the tutor and receiving feedback from the tutor.
The 120 independent study hours include regular contribution to the discussion forums and giving and receiving opinion to and from other students is also part of the contact time. It also includes engaging in the exercises and tasks within each section of the module, supplementary reading and preparation of the assessable assignments.
The section, Course Documents, will contain the material written by the tutor which in effect take the place of lectures and which are designed to outline the main issues, explain key concepts and theories and promote thinking and discussion among the group. This section will contain all the material necessary to complete the module including links to other web-based documents and other sources of information.
Tutor and students will communicate through the discussion forums and via email and/or telephone if this is appropriate. Students are encouraged to communicate with the tutor for advice and support. They will have to engage in the discussion forums in order to complete the exercises.
The 30 contact hours for each student are spent on-line engaging with the study materials, including participating in asynchronous online discussion, communicating with the tutor and receiving feedback from the tutor.
The 120 independent study hours include regular contribution to the discussion forums and giving and receiving opinion to and from other students is also part of the contact time. It also includes engaging in the exercises and tasks within each section of the module, supplementary reading and preparation of the assessable assignments.
Module Resources
- A computer with internet access.
- Key texts.
- Key texts.
Module Texts
Cilchrist, A. (2004) The Well-Connected Community, Community Development Journal 35(3): 264-75.
Pierson, J. (2008) Going Local, London, Routledge
Taylor, M. (2003) Public Policy in the Community, London, Palgrave Macmillan
Pierson, J. (2008) Going Local, London, Routledge
Taylor, M. (2003) Public Policy in the Community, London, Palgrave Macmillan
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None