Module Identifier | RS31510 | ||||||||||||||
Module Title | THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PARTICIPATION AND FACILITATION | ||||||||||||||
Academic Year | 2007/2008 | ||||||||||||||
Co-ordinator | Dr Ioan Fazey | ||||||||||||||
Semester | Intended for use in future years | ||||||||||||||
Next year offered | N/A | ||||||||||||||
Next semester offered | N/A | ||||||||||||||
Course delivery | Practical | 10 x 3 hour practicals | |||||||||||||
Assessment |
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Understanding the theory of participatory decision-making is essential for anyone with a serious interest in tackling the wide variety of issues in rural contexts. Because much of the original theoretical perspectives on participation developed from its application by facilitators (Kapoor 2002), the theory is often best understood by also learning about its practice (Acland 1990).
The course will be run as a set of examples of facilitation where students will be required to explore the theory of participation. That is, the theory will be delivered through facilitation so that students gain experience of a range of practical facilitatory techniques. Students will be required to critically evaluate key research papers concerning the study and theory of participation and demonstrate their ability to perform as facilitators. Because much of the module will require students to work in groups there will also be considerable opportunity for personal development in managing and dealing with people.
The module has direct relevance to any student interested in working with people. It will therefore be of interest to those on courses such as tourism, conservation management, countryside management and sustainable rural development.
Problem solving | Students will need to develop their solution to solving particular issues that require participatory methods. | ||
Research skills | Students will be required to critically review and evaluate previous research. It therefore has direct relevance to developing literature reviews as part of research. | ||
Communication | Students will regularly be working in groups and will need to be engaging in the participatory techniques used by the tutor in the class. This will require use and development of a range of communication skills (e.g. presentations and discussions) | ||
Team work | Students will need to work in teams to devise an appropriate facilitation plan and carry out this plan with other students. | ||
Personal Development and Career planning | The module provides students with an opportunity to develop practical skills in facilitation. This will be highly relevant and useful in a range of types of employment. |
This module is at CQFW Level 6