Reflective essay
TASK
Using ALL topics learnt in class DISCUSS and DEMONSTRATE and understanding of the THEORIES, CONCEPTS and DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACHES to the community development
practice.
See attachment “ workshops plus what we learnt in class” to understand this.
What to do:
In 1200 words Students are required to explore their practice experience from the Skills Workshop. Student WILL need to EXPLAIN and CRITICALLY reflect on their
learning experience INCLUDING their understanding of the SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and VALUES of community development practice drawing on THEIR engagement in the skills
workshop. USE THE 9 REFERENCES AT THE END OF THIS PAGE
See attachment “ workshops plus what we learnt in class” to understand this.
Make sure everything below is covered in detail
1.clear explanation of your starting point for learning about community development and what you learnt from the workshop about community development, including
personal feelings about the practice.
2. clear analysis of learning process, including how what you have learnt may inform your future practice
3. Demonstrate that you have understood community theories and practice and how they can be drawn on for practice
4. use of community development literature to support your exploration of community development practice skills, knowledge and values
5. essay structure, introduction, paragraphing , conclusion
6. spelling, grammar, punctuation is correct
7. using APA6TH for in-text referencing and reference list
THERE ARE 9 REFERENCES THAT TO USE BELOW PLEASE
Daveson, C 2000, ‘From private concern to public action’, Culture matters magazine, no. 1, pp. 38-41.
Gabriel Chanan & Colin Miller Reading
http://www.communityplanningtoolkit.org/sites/default/files/CommunityPlanningR31.pdf
Chanan, G. & Miller, C. 2010. Practical Standards for Community Development and Empowerment. Paces Empowerment , UK.
Ife, J. (2002) Community Development: Creating Community Alternatives – vision, analysis and practice. Melbourne, Longman.
Kelly, A 2009, ‘BUILDING THE PEOPLE CENTRED APPROACH. Relationships and Dialogue in Community Development. Conference Paper, Brisbane.
Roth, S. (1999) The Uncertain Path to Dialogue: A meditation. Public Conversations Project . www.publicconversations.org.
Ingamells, A 2010, ‘Developmental community work – a method’, in Community development practice : stories, method and meaning, Common Ground, Altona, Vic., pp. 11-28.
Developmental community work – a method
Lathouras, A. (2010) Developmental Community Work – A Method. In Ingamells, et al. Community Development Practice: Stories, Method & Meaning. Pp11-28. Common Ground.
Cavaye, J. (n.d.) Understanding Community Developmenthttp://www.communitydevelopment.com.au/Documents/Understanding%20Community%20Development.pdf
