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S9248
The Practice of Lasallian MinistryCurriculum Objectives
This unit is a praxis-based unit. It enhances a student’s capacity to apply Lasallian values and spirituality to a critically informed understanding of contemporary youth within their sociological and cultural context. It is offered as part of the Together for Mission residential program for those engaged with Yourtown and Lasallian schools. The learning experiences include formative learning activities and critical assessment tasks, building towards a community of practice across the Lasallian works.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this unit of study, students will be able to:
- demonstrate the application of current research into the experience and needs of youth, with a particular focus on the poor, to the yourtown or Lasallian school workplace;
- engage critically Lasallian values with professional practice;
- evaluate critically Lasallian based programs for disadvantaged youth;
- create ongoing strategies for the integration of Lasallian spirituality and values in contemporary environments;
- develop and implement Lasallian based programs for disadvantaged youth; and
- build a critical community of practice across Lasallian ministries.
Assumed Knowledge
Not applicable
Study hours
10 hours per week for 12 week semester, comprised of:
- At least one hour per week for online lectures.
- At least three hours per week of reading.
- At least six hours per week of directed study, including optional and assessable online activities.
Teaching Methods
Online lectures; online activities; guided reading; scaffolded assessments; feedback on assessments.
Indicative Assessment
At the Institute we use a range of assessment tasks, including essays, research papers, online posts, critical reflections, projects and praxis exercises. Within a unit of study each set of assessment tasks is designed as an integral part of your learning experience. These tasks vary across units and programs. All assessment tasks are aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework level appropriate for graduate awards.
P9293
Minor Independent Guided Study (Leadership)Curriculum Objectives
This graduate course unit provides students with demonstrated initiative and creativity an opportunity to focus at an advanced level in a particular area of Leadership, under the tutelage and guidance of a specialist in the field. The unit is designed to refine the skills of independent study by allowing the student to define their own study, and to set their own goals by means of an extended guided reading program.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this unit of study, students will be able to:
- develop a focused topic for independent scholarly investigation
- conduct independent research, under supervision, in terms of locating, utilising and referencing a wide range of appropriate primary and secondary sources
- analyse and evaluate with critical empathy a range of disparate scholarly positions
- defend an independent perspective on the topic of the investigation, and
- produce a cogent set of researched findings in an extended piece of academic writing.
Assumed Knowledge
P8155, M8161 & P9264, or for Governance and Canon Law students: P8160 & P8169
Study hours
10 hours per week for 12 week session, comprised of:
- At least 10 hour per week of directed study, including reading, research, consultation with tutor and writing up of assessment tasks.
Teaching methods
Online lectures; online activities; guided reading; scaffolded assessments; feedback on assessments.
Indicative Assessment
At the Institute we use a range of assessment tasks, including essays, research papers, online posts, critical reflections, projects and praxis exercises. Within a unit of study each set of assessment tasks is designed as an integral part of your learning experience. These tasks vary across units and programs. All assessment tasks are aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework level appropriate for graduate awards.