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First Steps to Community Development Learning

A Handbook for Trainers

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Barrie Grant and Nigel Horrocks
ISBN 1 86201 197 4
September 2004

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OCN Accredited

This unique resource provides ideas and methods for recognising learning that occurs when people are engaged in community development activity. A training manual for the OCN accredited First Steps to Community Development Learning programme, it offers both a community activity and course-based model. The handbook covers four main modules:

bulletPreparing for community development learning;
bulletInitiating community development learning;
bulletPromoting community development learning; and
bulletIdentifying and evidencing community development learning

It contains an outline of each unit with learning outcomes and assessment criteria, plus ideas and methods for meeting them. With clear guidelines on the role of trainers and coaches, this practical resource provides a flexible framework for developing training ideas and approaches.

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Contents

Acknowledgements  
Introduction  
Using the handbook – an overview  
Community development learning Overview of ‘First Steps to Community Development Learning’
Overview of community development learning
Structure of the ‘First Steps to Community Development Learning’ programme
Learning models  
Portfolio and reflective practice journal  
Course model Module 1: Preparing for community development learning
Unit descriptor: Understanding community development work
Unit descriptor: Community work skills

Module 2: Initiating community development learning
Unit descriptor: Involving people in community development
Unit descriptor: Effective partnership working

Module 3: Promoting community development learning
Unit descriptor: Publicity skills

Module 4: Identifying and evidencing community development learning
Unit descriptor: Monitoring and evaluation

Community activity model The role of the coach
Case studies
Starter toolkit  
Appendices The OCN submission process
Trainer/coach knowledge/skills checklist
References
Other resources
Useful websites

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