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303354 (v.3) CAS - Indigenous Community Practice 325
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
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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. |
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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. |
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: | 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. |
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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. |
Field of Education: | 90300 Studies in Human Society (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Pass/Fail |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
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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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