Module Descriptors
UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY
XSWK50088
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 Resources
A computer meeting the University's specification for e-learning.
Key texts.
Key texts.
Module Texts
Marilyn Taylor (2003) Public Policy in the Community Palgrave Macmillan ISBN -0333754247
Alison Cilchrist (2004) The Well-Connected Community A networking approach to community development Policy Press - Community Development Journal 35(3): 264-75.
Paul Henderson and David Thomas (2000) Skills in Neighbourhood Work 3rd ed. Routledge ISBN - 0-415-23323-2
Alison Cilchrist (2004) The Well-Connected Community A networking approach to community development Policy Press - Community Development Journal 35(3): 264-75.
Paul Henderson and David Thomas (2000) Skills in Neighbourhood Work 3rd ed. Routledge ISBN - 0-415-23323-2
Module Indicative Content
Definitions of the concepts of `community' and `neighbourhood', including geographical communities and communities of interest.
Consideration of key theories that now underpin our understanding of community, in particular the theory of social capital and concepts of capacity building.
The function of social networks in underpinning community and ways of analysing those networks.
How collaborative partnerships are formed in developing community oriented services.
The role of voluntary organisations and advice agencies in particular in local partnerships.
Consideration of key theories that now underpin our understanding of community, in particular the theory of social capital and concepts of capacity building.
The function of social networks in underpinning community and ways of analysing those networks.
How collaborative partnerships are formed in developing community oriented services.
The role of voluntary organisations and advice agencies in particular in local partnerships.
Module Additional Assessment Details
70% of the final mark will be based on an 2000 word essay, which will assess outcomes 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6
30% of the final mark will be based on the student's contribution to an on-line discussion, which will assess learning outcome 3.
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, which will assess learning outcome 3.
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 Learning Strategies
The module is delivered on-line through the Blackboard 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, 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, 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.