Community Education Strategies - SOCW7853

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://socialwork.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


This subject provides students with a theoretical framework for consideration of community education for development. This subject will support a community development methodology within a Human Rights Framework. The primary focus of this subject is the appropriate methods, communication, skills required for adult learners grounded in the capabilities approach. Case studies using different sociocultural contexts will be used to highlight different aspects of education for social development. Opportunities will be provided to build understanding of, and skills in participatory research, engaging community and community consultation.