APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION - P002942
Purpose of the course:
This course equips community and church leaders involved and/or interested in community transformation with a basic introduction to community development and transformation and an overview of the different approaches and tools to develop a reflective praxis.
Minimum Admission Requirements:
Community and church leaders, and people involved with community transformation processes, who have Grade 10. The format can be adjusted to the specific needs of a particular group or organisation.
Structure and duration of the course:
Three full contact days.
Dates of contact weeks:
12 – 14 May 2025 (option 1)
Venue:
Tshwane
Cost:
R3 000 (Incl VAT)
COURSE CONTENT
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Module 1: A basic introduction to community development.
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Module 2: Understanding strategies for community transformation.
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Module 3: An overview of different approaches to community development.
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Module 4: Tools to develop a reflective praxis.
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Module 5: An understanding of the praxis cycle and how to use it practically.
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Module 6: Tools to develop an alternative imagination for communities.
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Module 7: An understanding of the role and person of the community development practitioner.
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Module 8: An understanding of sustainable communities.
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Module 9: Visions of new tables.
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Module 10: The ability to translate visions into practical plans for action.
Registration AND ENROLMENT:
Register at least one month before the start of the course. Return the completed enrolment form to:
fax +27 (0)12 434 2505, email enrolments@enterprises.up.ac.za or visit www.enterprises.up.ac.za to enrol online.
Minimum number of participants:
10