Community Participation In Environmental Management
- Sciences
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 59 pages
- 13 units
This course provides an understanding of community involvement in environmental management. It explores concepts of community, participation, environment, and management, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement for sustainable solutions. The course covers various participation techniques, communication strategies, and the role of science and technology in addressing environmental issues. It also examines institutional frameworks and challenges in achieving effective community participation for environmental sustainability.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 195 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ESM206, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ESM206 · UNIT 1: DEFINITION OF TERMS
This unit starts by exposing the reader to basic issues in this course; such issues include the concept of Community, Participation, Environment and Management. Thereafter, the key concept which is Participation will be elaborated. This will g ive the reader the necessary basic knowledge about import key issue that will be discussed in this course.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concepts of community, participation, environment, and management.
- Relate community participation to environmental sustainability.
- Identify techniques used in community participation.
- Explain the role of communication in community participation.
- Discuss the relevance of science and technology in environmental management.
What it prepares you for
- Environmental Consultant
- Community Development Officer
- Sustainability Manager
- Environmental Educator
- Natural Resource Manager
- Government Agencies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Environmental Consulting Firms
- Community Development Projects
- Research Institutions
- Remote Sensing
- GIS
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 4: Techniques of Participation Appraisal
Unit 1: Mode and Techniques of Participation I
Stakeholder analysis requires understanding conflicting interests and developing mitigation strategies, demanding critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Module 5: Organizational Roles in Environmental Management
Unit 1: Institutions and Organizations
Understanding the complex interplay between various environmental institutions and their impact on policy implementation requires systems thinking.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 55 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Basic Issues of Participation
Unit 1: Definition of Terms · 4 hours
Define community, participation, environment, and management.. Identify community characteristics.. Explore community as a social science concept..
Unit 2: Concept of Participation · 3 hours
Understand the elements of participation.. Differentiate between formal and informal participation.. Discuss spaces for engagement..
- Week 2Module 1: Basic Issues of Participation
Unit 3: Rational for Participation · 4 hours
Enumerate the needs for participation.. Discuss potential drawbacks of participation.. Analyze the rationale for community involvement..
- Week 3Module 2: Concepts of Environmental Management
Unit 1: Sustainable Development · 4 hours
Define sustainable development.. Identify approaches to sustainability.. Explain factors influencing sustainable development..
- Week 4Module 2: Concepts of Environmental Management
Unit 2: Types of Sustainability · 4 hours
Identify and explain the types of sustainability: human, economic, social, and environmental.. Relate sustainability types to environmental components..
- Week 5Module 2: Concepts of Environmental Management
Unit 3: Justification for Environmental Management · 4 hours
State the need for environmental management.. Identify principles of environmental management.. Enumerate strategic goals..
- Week 6Module 3: Community Participation
Unit 1: The Concepts of Community Participation · 4 hours
Define community participation.. State components of community participation.. Analyze advantages and disadvantages..
- Week 7Module 3: Community Participation
Unit 2: Communication as a Tool for Community Participation · 4 hours
Define communication.. Mention the importance of communication.. State the roles of communication..
- Week 8Module 3: Community Participation
Unit 3: Community Based Natural Resource Management · 4 hours
Understand the concept of CBRNM.. Define co-management.. Identify participatory planning and management..
- Week 9Module 4: Techniques of Participation Appraisal
Unit 1: Mode and Techniques of Participation I · 4 hours
Define participatory rural appraisal (PRA).. Understand and explain various PRA activities like participatory mapping and ranking exercises..
- Week 10Module 4: Techniques of Participation Appraisal
Unit 2: Mode and Techniques of Participation II · 4 hours
Understand the genesis of RRA.. Define and explain techniques of RRA.. Discuss the advantages of RRA..
- Week 11Module 4: Techniques of Participation Appraisal
Unit 3: Constraints to Participation in Environmental Management · 4 hours
Understand problems of community participation.. Explore solutions to these problems.. Analyze constraints to participation..
- Week 12Module 5: Organizational Roles in Environmental Management
Unit 1: Institutions and Organizations · 4 hours
Understand organizations involved in environmental management.. Analyze their roles and relevance.. Examine civil society contributions..
- Week 13Module 5: Organizational Roles in Environmental Management
Unit 2: Non-Governmental Organization/Community-Based Organizations · 4 hours
Understand the meaning of NGOs/CBOs.. Analyze their roles and relevance.. Identify types of NGOs/CBOs..
Preparing for the exam
- Review definitions of key terms in Unit 1 of each module.
- Create concept maps linking Units 1-3 of Modules 1-3.
- Practice applying PRA and RRA techniques from Module 4 to hypothetical scenarios.
- Focus on the roles of different organizations (Module 5) and their impact.
- Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of community participation (Module 3, Unit 1).
Questions students ask about this course
What is ESM206 about?
This course provides an understanding of community involvement in environmental management. It explores concepts of community, participation, environment, and management, emphasizing the importance of stakeholder engagement for sustainable solutions. The course covers various participation techniques, communication strategies, and the role of science and technology in addressing environmental issues. It also examines institutional frameworks and challenges in achieving effective community participation for environmental sustainability.
How many units does ESM206 have?
ESM206, Community Participation In Environmental Management, has 13 units across 5 modules, over 59 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ESM206?
ESM206 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Sciences.
Is ESM206 hard?
ESM206 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does ESM206 take to study?
About 195 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is ESM206 assessed?
ESM206 is assessed by tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with ESM206?
Environmental Consultant, Community Development Officer, Sustainability Manager, Environmental Educator and Natural Resource Manager.