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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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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.

Field of Education:

 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Pass/Fail


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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