ES2S204 - Participatory Project 01 Jul 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ES2S204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Participatory Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Applied Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Earth and Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Thomas Lambourne | ||
| Module Team: | Anthony Harris, Jonathan Duckett, Gareth Powell | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2027 | Final Year of Intake: | 2027 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100469 - environmental management | 100812 - project management | 101510 - environmentalism |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 20 | 10 | 70 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
To work collaboratively with community groups or organisations to address challenges associated with the local environment.
To develop the inter-personal skills of the student through their participation in a community-based development project.
To appraise the theoretical and practical dimensions of participatory project working and critically reflect on personal development, self-empowerment and the practice of participation.
To further develop qualitative and quantitative research skills and project management skills.
In engaging with the module, students will fully achieve level-appropriate Behaviour Domains of the following USW Graduate Attributes:
Commercial Awareness - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Communication - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Leadership - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Innovation and Enterprise - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Project Management - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
Digital Literacy - Behaviour Domains 1, 2, 3
The Capabilities associated with these behaviours are found in the Graduate Attributes table at the end of the descriptor.
Content Summary
This module is based on the production of knowledge and action within the local or regional context. Participatory work is conducted through collaboration with local communities and external partners, to co-produce outcomes on participatory environmental and development projects.
Students will develop and deliver a participatory project, focused on addressing local environmental challenges. This may involve designing the project, undertaking scoping studies, engaging in hands-on working, undertaking awareness raising initiatives and engaging with ethical, safety and risk-management issues. The module will be supplemented through a series of tutorials, that consider the evolution of participatory working and the theoretical, methodological, practical and ethical questions and dilemmas that may arise as a result.
Students will develop their project management skills, including with the development of project start-up and scope, communication plan, project and quality planning, risk management, change management, project control and project close.
Students will review and further develop their qualitative and quantitative research skills dealing with project data.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 20 |
| Project supervision | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Groupwork | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate the effectiveness of collaborative participatory working with community groups and organisations for the co-production of knowledge. |
| LO2 | Explain and apply the theoretical and practical ideas of participation and project management. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | A project plan for delivering the participatory project. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project Output 1 | Participatory project output and evaluation. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Project Output 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |