1. in Development Leadership
2012 Diploma
in Development Leadership

2. GOALS OF THE PROGRAM

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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;
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6. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
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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.

7. 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
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. 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

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

10. 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:
Research Processes & Methods (Part 2)
Skillbuilding for Effective Communication (Part 2)
Community Development & Health (1 credit)
Total Elective Credits
3 – 3.5

11. 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

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

13. 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.

14. Course Selection

15. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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

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

20. ASSESSMENT
Constructive written comments, not numerical grades, are provided
Numerical Grades will appear only on Final Transcript
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair
Unsatisfactory under 50
5 point deduction for each day an assignment is late

21. 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.

22. POLICIES

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

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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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;

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

29. 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

30. QUESTIONS?