303349 (v.3) CAS - Community Program Evaluation 324

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

30.0

Seminar:

1 x 30 Hours Quarterly

Syllabus:

Compilation and interpretation of findings and collaborative development of recommendations and associated strategies of implementation using Aboriginal terms of reference. Analysis of policy implications of findings of evaluation project and developmentof related recommendations. Analysis of Aboriginal terms of reference and its use as a practice framework.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed and implemented strategies associated with recommended actions of evalution report. Implemented and monitored recommended actions to facilitate change. Critically examined Aboriginal Terms of Reference as a conceptual framework. Analysed the implications of own evaluation project for organisational/community policy and procedures. Presented a summary of evaluation research to student group.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Avery, M., (1981), Building United Judgement - A Handbook for Consensus Decision Making, The Centre for Conflict Resolution, Wisconsin. Chinghen, C., (1993), Making Groups Work, "Methods and Technologies", Concord, Specialist Publications, Sydney. Crapo, R.F., (1986), Public Personnel Management, "It's Time to Stop Training...and Start Facilitating",. Folds, R., (1993), Australian Aboriginal Studies "Assimilation By Any Name." Herbert, Y., (1986), New Directions for Program Evaluation, "NaturalisticEvaluation in Practice: A Case Study." Hogan, C., (1994), Management Development Review, "Empowering Ethical Endings." Hogan, C., (1994), Training and Management Development Methods, "Mind Mapping: Some Practical Aplications." Janis, I.L., (1971), The Organisational Behaviour Reader, "Group Think," Kolb, Rubin and Osland (eds), Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs. McArdle, J. (1993), Resource Manual for Facilitators in Community Development, "Workshop Techniques - Introductory Session," Employ Publishing Group, Melbourne. McArdle, J., (1993), Resource Manual for Facilitators in Community Development, "Workshop Techniques - Introductory Session," Employ Publishing Group, Melbourne.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Presentation of findings (80%), Visual portrayal (20%). Students must obtain a 50% grade in each assessment unit to achieve a Pass grade.This is by Pass/Fail Assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y