Overview
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Offerings
MURDOCH-S2-EXT-2018-ONGOING
MURDOCH-S2-INT-2018-ONGOING
Enrolment rules
Nil.
Other learning activities
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Learning activities
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Learning outcomes
1.
Application of concepts and theoretical ideas to the study of organisations that draw on notions of ‘community’.
2.
Comparing, contrasting and reviewing organisational practice with literature on sociology and community development.
3.
Observing in depth the processes and practices of one organisation that draws on notions of ‘community’.
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Contributing to an organisation’s activities by negotiating to carry out a series of practical tasks in an organisational setting.
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Extending student’s knowledge of organisations involved in community development initiatives.
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Enhancing communication skills, including encouraging clear, concise and articulate presentation appropriate for different purposes.
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Enhancing the ability to combine learning with practice by participating in some organisational activities during the placement.
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Enhancing the ability to work within a collaborative team setting.
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Enhancing participant observation skills by setting learning tasks that require the use of critical and analytical skills
Assessments
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Additional information
Unit content:Workshops:
? Introduction to the unit and workplace learning
? Placement approaches and objectives
? Professional practice
? Mid?semester review
? Presentations, reflection and the future
Other notes:Students are required to undertake a placement of 90 hours within a chosen organisation. This can be done full time in one block or spread over a longer time, depending on student circumstances and the availability of a suitable placement.
Students are required to organise their own placement, and must complete documentation to have their placement approved by the unit co?ordinator.
Students will be given suggestions and ideas about types of placements that may be available and how to go about gaining one. In the past, students have undertaken a wide variety of placements, including in local government authorities, community arts centres, environmental education centres, state government departments, migrant resource centres, schools, youth support agencies, community service organisations and many more.