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GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

The Ultimate Aim of the Program is: To contribute to bringing about a more just, inclusive and sustainable global society in which all people participate in shaping their own destinies.

The Goal of The Program is: To strengthen organizations involved in community-driven development by providing high quality, leadership development opportunities for mid and senior level staff.

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES That participants will: Strengthen their capacity to lead and support; Strengthen their capacity to support and catalyze organizational learning and change; Reflect on the underlying values and philosophies of development and transformative leadership; continued…

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES …continued Explore conceptual linkages between participation, good governance, development and social change; Develop their capacity to act collectively through knowledge sharing, networking and multi-stakeholder processes; and Develop practical competencies in self-directed research and learning, as well as inquiry-based processes for social learning at the organizational and community level.

Foundations in Leadership Globalization & Development 2012 Diploma Program Foundations in Leadership and Adult Education Weeks 1- 5 Elective E-Block 4 Week 17 Elective E-Block 3 Weeks 15 & 16 Globalization & Development Weeks 5 & 6 Cooperative Inquiry Weeks 18 & 19 Elective E-Block 1 Week 6 Specialization S-Block 2 Weeks 12 - 14 Presentation Day Week 19 Elective E-Block 2 Week 7 Integration & Evaluation 2 Week 19 Integration & Evaluation 1 Week 11 Gender and Power Weeks 7, 11 & 16 Specialization S-Block 1 Weeks 8 - 10

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS MANDATORY COURSES Course Name Credits Foundations in Leadership & Adult Education 4 Globalization & Development 1 Gender & Power 1.5 Integration Workshops + Evaluations Cooperative Inquiry Seminar Choose ONE of the following: 0.5 Participant Forum OR InterACTION for Change Total Mandatory Credits 9

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS ELECTIVE COURSES Course Name Credits E-BLOCK 1 - Choose ONE of the following: 0.5 Skillbuilding for Effective Communication (Part 1) Research Processes & Methods (Part 1) Community-Based Conflict Transformation & Peacebuilding E-BLOCK 2 - Choose ONE of the following: Arts for Change Introduction to Microfinance

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS ELECTIVE COURSES Course Name Credits E-BLOCK 3 - Choose ONE of the following: 1.5 Participatory Project Planning & Management Partnerships in a Multistakeholder Environment Food Security: Local & Global Connections E-BLOCK 4 – Choose ONE of the following: 0.5 - 1 Research Processes & Methods (Part 2) Skillbuilding for Effective Communication (Part 2) Community Development & Health (1 credit) Total Elective Credits 3 – 3.5

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS SPECIALIZATION COURSES Course Name Credits S-BLOCK 1: Choose ONE of the following: 3 Mobilizing Assets for Community-Driven Development Community-Based Natural Resource Management Facilitation & Traning Approaches for Community Change Independent Study S-BLOCK 2: Choose ONE of the following: Learning Organizations & Change Livelihoods & Markets Advocacy & Citizen Engagement Total Specialization Credits 6

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS TOTAL CREDITS MANDATORY COURSES …………………9 SPECIALIZATIONS ………………………..6 ELECTIVE COURSES……………………...3 – 3.5 Total possible……………………………18.5 Total Required………………...18

A WORD ABOUT SPECIALIZATIONS During S-BLOCK 1 and 2, participants may choose: Two specializations OR One specialization and an Independent Study Note: Those doing the Independent Study must take Research Processes and Methods in E-BLOCK 2.

Course Selection

Weeks 1 - 6 Weeks 1-5 Foundations in Leadership & Adult Education (mandatory) Meetings with Program Advisors (August 14 – 17) Weeks 5-6 Globalization & Development (mandatory) Elective Block 1 (Sept. 6 & 7) - Choose between: Skillbuilding for Effective Communication (Part 1) Research Processes & Methods (Part 1) Community-Based Conflict Transformation & Peacebuilding

Weeks 7 - 10 Week 7 Elective Block 2 – Choose between: Arts for Social Change Introduction to Microfinance Gender & Power (mandatory, Sept. 13 &14) Weeks 8 - 10 Specialization Block 1 – Choose between: Mobilizing Assets for Community-Driven Development Community-Based Natural Resource Management Facilitation & Training Approaches for Community Change Independent Study

Weeks 11-14 Week 11 Gender & Power (mandatory, Oct. 9 & 10) Integration Workshop 1 (mandatory, Oct. 11) Midterm Evaluation (mandatory, Oct. 12) Weeks 12 - 14 Specialization Block 2 – Choose between: Learning Organizations & Change Livelihoods & Markets Advocacy & Citizen Engagement Independent Study

Weeks 15 - 17 Weeks 15 - 16 Elective Block 3 – Choose between: Participatory Project Planning & Management Partnerships in a Multi-Stakeholder Environment Food Security: Local & Global Connections Gender & Power (mandatory, Nov. 15 & 16) Week 17 Elective Block 4 (Nov. 21 – 23) - Choose between: Research Processes & Methods (Part 2) Skillbuilding for Effective Communication (Part 2) Community Development & Health

Weeks 18 - 19 Weeks 18 - 19 Cooperative Inquiry Seminar (mandatory) Presentation Day (Dec. 4) Integration 2 (mandatory, Dec. 5) Final Evaluation (mandatory, Dec. 6)

ASSESSMENT Constructive written comments, not numerical grades, are provided Numerical Grades will appear only on Final Transcript Excellent 90-100 Very Good 80-89 Good 70-79 Fair 50-69 Unsatisfactory under 50 5 point deduction for each day an assignment is late

PARTICIPATION Participation normally 20 per cent of course grade Assessment may be facilitator, peer, or self In most cases, participation is based on: being present and on time; being productively involved; and creating positive learning environment for others.

POLICIES

ATTENDANCE Attend all classes, workshops, field programs, & other academic activities Absence requires prior approval of the Course Facilitators and Manager of Education Programs

PLAGIARISM Is a serious offence Ideas borrowed from others must be clearly credited May result in failure in the course or dismissal

GENDER-INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE Verbal and written language should include both genders, when speaking of both men and women: Use “humankind”, “people” (not “man” or “mankind”) Write” s/he” or “they” The University Writing Centre can offer help as well as teaching staff Assignments may be returned for rewriting

LEARNING JOURNAL A learning journal is a tool to support your learning Used to capture notes, ideas, observations and insights with particular meaning and relevance to you Forms: Notebook Blog

COADY APPROACH TO LEARNING We are committed to: respectful, just, empowering teaching methods; genuine and reciprocal learning relationships; reflective practice and creative expression; divergent opinions;

COADY APPROACH TO LEARNING a supportive yet challenging space for learning; challenging paradigms that promote inequality and inequity; modeling and mentoring; and integrity.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION We Encourage Feedback: Program evaluations take place at midterm and at the end of the program Course evaluations take place on the final day of every course

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