CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework - Learning checkpoint 1-3 PDF

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CHCCDEWork within a community development frameworkLearning checkpoint 1 What are two ways that you can work towards the vision and mission of a community development work plan?  Adhering to the principles of community development work  Working in a sustainable way What are three ways that you can...

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CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework Learning checkpoint 1 1. What are two ways that you can work towards the vision and mission of a community development work plan?  Adhering to the principles of community development work  Working in a sustainable way 2. What are three ways that you can work with communities to achieve their priorities?  Accessing appropriate support  Enhancing their skills  Working with other people in the community that share the same concerns or issues. For example, language specific groups. 3. What are two ways to identify the interrelationships between the priorities and rights of the individual, the family, the community and society?  By understanding the wider context of community development work  Recognising and respecting individual differences within the community group. For example, 21 countries in the world speak Spanish but they all have individual differences. 4. What are two aspects of working sustainably when working in a community development role?  Working sustainably means making sure that we support the ongoing health, wellbeing of the community in regards to the environment, economically, socially, as well as in the workplace. 5. What are the two traditional approaches to community development?  Needs-based approach  Gap-based approach 6. What are the two contemporary community development approaches and what principles do they uphold?  Asset-based approach  Rights-based approach The principles of these approaches upholds the principles of social justice. 7. Name three of the fundamental principles and practices of community development work.  Social justice and human rights  Empowerment  Sustainability Learning checkpoint 2 1. What are two interpersonal skills that you need to hear people’s individual stories and to help them distinguish between private and public issues?  An empathetic understanding as well as the ability to establish rapport which includes active listening and being non-judgmental. 2. What are two ways that you can encourage individuals to engage in a public process to bring about change?  Helping individuals to move the appropriate concerns to public action by giving them examples of community actions that are inspiring and successful.  Encourage individuals to attend public events like rallies, community hearings, or fundraising events. 3. As a community development worker, what are two reasons for providing referrals for people? 1

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CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework Private matters which requires a specialist assistance. For example, personal issues and mental health concerns.  Public matters that falls outside of the organisation’s capability. 4. Which community development work activities involve duty-of-care responsibilities? In all work activities within the community service setting. 

Learning checkpoint 3 1. What is one way to research and analyse community priorities?  Conduct community needs analysis which can include interviews with community members 2. What are two group processes that community development workers can facilitate to identify and document shared community priorities?  Forming leadership groups  Holding public meetings 3. What are three strategies that you can develop in collaboration with a community group to ensure community priorities are addressed?  Group actions  Program development  Public meeting 4. What is one method to document community structures and resources available to groups to maximise their outcomes?  A SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threat) analysis 5. What are three types of advice and information that you could provide to groups and individuals to ensure they are fully informed about relevant issues and opportunities?  Information on lobbying, strategies around lobbying and advocacy  General principles of the community development process  Information on how to develop networks 6. What are four ways that you could advocate and lobby for community-based outcomes?  Identify key people such as allies and opposition who can collaborate  Networking  Researching and passing the information on to the group  Using the media 7. Name one way to manage group dynamics, one way to facilitate discussions and one engagement process.  Group dynamics - Request feedback, suggestions and ideas from people to identify whether any improvements can be made as everyone’s contribution is valued.  Facilitate discussions - Model good communication skills.  Engagement process - Ensure individuals and groups in the community are informed and receive the appropriate information. 8. What are two ways that you could review and modify your own work practice within a community development framework.  Self-reflections.  Assessing online forums on community development. 9. As a community development worker, what would be your role once the community has

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CHCCDE003 Work within a community development framework identified and developed their community priorities?  To facilitate the community’s ability to reach their goals based on their identified priorities by supporting them in developing an action plan.

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