303354 (v.3) CAS - Indigenous Community Practice 325

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Area:	Centre for Aboriginal Studies
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	30.0
Seminar:	1 x 30 Hours Quarterly
Prerequisite(s):	303347 (v.3) CAS - Indigenous Community Practice 314 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Presentation and analysis of findings related to evaluation of Indigenous programs and projects and implications for Indigenous Community Management and Development Practice (ICMDP) or Indigenous Primary Health Care Practice (IPHCP). Contemporary theories and concepts related to ICMDP or IPHCP and frameworks of Aboriginal terms of reference - project development, implementation and evaluation. Evaluation of own contribution to indigenous empowerment and self-determination.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have- Critically examined current factors within Indigenous and non-Indigenous domains that impact own organisation or community and own Indigenous Community Management and Development (ICMD) or Indigenous Primary Health Care Practice (IPHC). Critically examined structures and processes that impact on the ICMD or IPHC Practitioner and their capacity to create positive social change. Critically analysed other ICMD or IPHC practitioner strategies for working with the "Critical Reference Group" for posititve change. Identified and assessed own knowledge and skills with regard to improving ICMD or IPHC practice. Worked collaboratively to identify and overcome difficulties regarding own evaluation project.
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:	House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, (1990), Our Future Ourselves, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Control, Management and Resources, "Self-Determination, Self-Management and Aboriginal People," Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra. Tonkinson, R., and Howard, M., (1990), Going It Alone: Prospects for Aboriginal Autonomy, Aboriginal Studies Press, Australia. Albert, M., (1988), Effective Management, "Making Changes Smoothly," Harper and Row, New York. McArdie, J., (1993), Resource Manual for Facilitators in Community Development, "Community Development," Employ Publishing Group. Kirby, S., and McKenna, K., (1989), Experience Research Social Change Methods from the Margins, "Presenting the Analysis," Garamond Press, Ontario.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assignments (40%), Case presentation (20%), Test (40%). 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