Courses & Units

Community Engagement for Ageing Well CAD313

Introduction

Communities are complex and connected social arrangements of people. In this unit, you will explore the different meanings of community, the diverse mechanisms to work with and for communities, and the processes and principles of community development and engagement. This will specifically involve exploring the role of community-based programs in supporting ‘ageing well’ and social participation for older peoples and ageing populations. In addition, you will learn and appreciate the importance of citizen informed and driven participatory methods to foster ageing well. The knowledge developed through this unit will give you the skills to become an agent of change in developing and building meaningful and inclusive community relationships that foster community empowerment for older peoples and ageing populations.

Summary

Unit name Community Engagement for Ageing Well
Unit code CAD313
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Health and Medicine
Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Discipline Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre
Coordinator Doctor Peta Cook
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

This unit is currently unavailable.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and compare community development and engagement models and approaches
  • Explain and evaluate inclusive and participatory strategies for community engagement, particularly for ageing and wellbeing
  • Apply community development and engagement principles to examine community-based programs and initiatives
  • Develop a community engagement plan focused on the wellbeing of older peoples and/or ageing populations

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
not applicable

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Requisites

Prerequisites

25% at Level 200 in any discipline

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Online Learning - approx. 10 hours per week.

AssessmentQuizzes (20%)|Community plan (50%)|Short answer questions (30%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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