Module Descriptors
COMMUNITY ACTION AND DEVELOPMENT
OASS50559
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- AUDIT REPORT weighted at 50%
- FIELD WORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module aims to consider the concepts of power, empowerment and participation, to develop skills and methods in community action and development that are empowering for young people and to provide opportunities to put what has been learnt into practice. It begins with a review of theories related to power and empowerment. The role, power and responsibility of the informal educator is examined within a community context, as is the place of young people within it. Methods and skills that create empowering environments for young people explored. The role of young people, as consumers, participants and owners, is assessed and connections made with the student's practice. The boundaries of empowerment, inculcation and spiritual transformation are critiqued. The concept of citizenship is reviewed and the role of the youth work and ministry in developing active citizens is appraised. A variety of case studies are examined within the class environment and through group visits to communities that have examples of agencies involved in community action and development, rooted in a variety of worldviews, and approaching the issues in diverse ways. A theology of empowerment and community involvement is proposed and explored. Church traditions, culture and practices are critiqued and models for youth empowerment within the Church community reviewed.
Module Learning Strategies
150 hours, of which 36 will include interactive lectures, seminars, group discussions and exercises, visits and the rest independent study. Interactive lectures will involve a combination of brainstorming, presentations, and other interactive teaching methods.
Module Texts
Green, D. & Green, M. (2000), Taking a part, London: Church House Publishing.
Henderson, P. & Thomas, D. (1990) Skills in neighbourhood work, London: RKP.
Popple, K. (1995), Analysing community work, Milton Keynes: Open University.
Twelvetrees, A. (1991), Community Work, London: Macmillan.
Henderson, P. & Thomas, D. (1990) Skills in neighbourhood work, London: RKP.
Popple, K. (1995), Analysing community work, Milton Keynes: Open University.
Twelvetrees, A. (1991), Community Work, London: Macmillan.
Module Resources
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
PCs providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work.
PCs providing access to e-mail, the internet, word processing, etc.
Rooms with access for disabled students, and suitable for group work.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Assignment (1): 2200 word Community Audit (Learning Outcomes 1, 3)
Assignment (2): Field work - 2nd Practice Assessment (Learning Outcomes 2, 4 amongst others)
Assignment (2): Field work - 2nd Practice Assessment (Learning Outcomes 2, 4 amongst others)