Pre-requisites

None.

Co-requisites

None.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, the student will be able to:

• Critically analyse traditional theoretical learning frameworks, and assess their applicability for training in a non-western cultural context.

• Design theoretically sound training that takes into account local ways of learning.

• Analyse the socio-cultural, theoretical and theological frameworks of a development project, and design strategies for appropriate participation.

• Work harmoniously and productively in multicultural teams, in partnerships, and in a multicultural organisation.

• Use and adapt strategic planning and management tools to design a language project plan.

Unit Description

The purpose of Training for Transformational Development is to provide students with a foundation in transformational development, so they can support ethnolinguistic communities to meet their spiritual, social and cultural needs and goals. This unit prepares students to be effective trainers who are able to critically analyse the sociocultural contexts of a development or ministry project, engaging with communities to form strategies for development, including working harmoniously and productively in multicultural teams, and building capacity in others through culturally appropriate training to utilise and expand a community’s language and cultural resources. Students will also participate in some team planning processes that mirror planning processes used in language development projects in field situations. An emphasis is placed on developing a collaborative approach that supports local ownership and management of projects.

Topics

• Introduction to transformational development with a focus on language development: theological and theoretical foundations; history and current context • Working in multicultural contexts: philosophy and practice of teamwork, partnerships and leadership • Learning and training in cross-cultural contexts: examining current theoretical models and ways of learning in several cultures, and bringing these together to construct a consistent theoretical framework for cross-cultural ministry • Management and planning in language development programs: using Results Based Management (or similar) as a tool for planning, monitoring and evaluation

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Unit offerings

SILA: (Demand based)

Please note

The Unit Offerings listed above are a guide only and the timetable for any year is the final authority. The College may vary offerings based on demand, regulatory requirements, continual improvement processes or other conditions.

This unit may be available in different modes of delivery i.e. online and face-to-face as listed above. The unit content will not differ between these modes of delivery. There will possibly be a difference in the schedule and/or the prescribed assessment tasks, however both will cover and assess the same content.