Individual Assessment Part 1: Exploring Social Impact: Preliminary Evaluation of a Community Program Addressing Health and Welfare Issues 

Due: Friday of Week 6 by 11.59

For this formative individual Assessment 1, you will conduct a preliminary evaluation of a program that addresses a specific social, welfare, or public health issue. Your evaluation should identify the issue that the program addresses, provide a basic understanding of the program, identify its inclusivity features, and apply initial concepts of community development and disability theory. Please be aware that your research for Assessment 1 will be used as the basis for your funding proposal in Assessment 2.

Individual Assessment Part 2: Funding Pitch for Inclusive Community Project

Due: Friday of Week 13 by 11:59

For this assessment, you will build on your learnings from Part 1. Your task is to pitch your disability inclusive community project to a potential funder. Assume you are presenting to a funding organisation or grant committee. You have a maximum of 7 minutes for your pitch. Choose a format that allows you to effectively communicate your project initiative. You have the flexibility to present your idea (pitch) using visual program logic, a pre-recorded PowerPoint deck, or a short video pitch.

Group Presentation Part 1: Community Development Approaches

Due: Presentations held online either Week 9 (24 April) or 10 (1 May); Time: Wednesday 4 – 6 pm (see schedule and topic sign up)

Overview: In your group of 3-4 students, conduct a 30-minute online presentation to enhance your peers' understanding of a community development approach. Your presentation should not be a mere presentation of information.  You should actively engage with your peers in learning. The aim is to build capability in your peers, providing depth and breadth of knowledge and boosting their confidence to apply it in future community development endeavours. Your peers will benefit from practical information that they can draw upon when pitching a program to a funding organisation (see individual assessment 2).

Group Presentation Part 2: Evaluation and Reflection 

Due: Friday of Week 11 or 12 by 11:59 – depends on schedule/topic. If you presented in week 9, Assessment 4 is due Week 11. If you presented in week 10, it is due in Week 12.

Overview: You are tasked with creating a concise survey to gather constructive feedback from your peers after your presentation. Subsequently, your group will collaboratively examine the survey responses and reflect on the effectiveness of engaging peers to achieve the set learning objectives. Utilise both peer feedback and internal team reflections to guide your group's growth for future presentations. Submit a summary response encompassing your collective evaluation of your group's performance, significant insights gained from the peer evaluation, and proposed strategies for improvement. The instructors will assess this collective reflection.