Not Offered 2003.
Drawing on the approach and principles of the Antigonish Movement - a people's movement for economic and social justice which began in Nova Scotia during the 1920s - this Certificate Program will demonstrate how emancipatory adult education can facilitate the full participation of people in their own development.
This three-week program uses a unique workshop format to introduce participants to the Coady International Institute's community-based approach to adult education for social change. The goal of this approach is to improve the capacity of people to work together, in small groups and in organizations, to renew and strengthen their communities as the base from which they link to transform the larger world.
Enrollment in this certificate is limited as it also serves as the introductory module for the Coady's Diploma in Community-Based Development.
OBJECTIVES
As a result of this workshop, participants can expect to gain:
METHODOLOGY
A wide variety of experiential, participatory methods will be used in this workshop, including large and small-group exercises, sociodramas, simulation games and popular education exercises, along with various forms of presentation.
RESOURCES
The Coady Institute is able to offer its participants access to:
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This Certificate program will be of interest to experienced development practitioners who wish to increase their understanding of adult, non-formal education as a tool for community and social transformation.
While complete in itself, this program also introduces the Institute's Diploma Program in Community-Based Development, which each year brings together an international group of mid-career development professionals. Participants can therefore expect to learn much from their colleagues through the experience of building a global, cross-cultural learning community during this program.
WHERE IS THE PROGRAM OFFERED?
The Coady's Certificate Program in Adult Education and Community-Based Development is offered at the Institute's facilities on the historic campus of St. Francis Xavier University. The campus is nestled in the heart of Eastern Canada's scenic coastal town of Antigonish, Nova Scotia. With a population of almost 6000, Antigonish boasts a diverse heritage, rich in Scottish, Aboriginal, French and African-Canadian ancestry.
FEES
All program costs are quoted in Canadian dollars and subject to revision. Partial bursaries for tuition are available through the Institute and are awarded on the basis of need. Candidates are fully responsible for covering the cost of their own travel and living expenses.
| Tuition: $ 1,500 | Room & Board: $ 750 | Total: $ 2,250 |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Apply
Applications should be received six months prior to the beginning of the program to allow sufficient time for processing.
For further information please contact:
The Registrar
Coady International Institute
St. Francis Xavier University
PO Box 5000
Antigonish, NS
Nova Scotia
Canada
B2G 2W5
| Phone: | (902) 867-3953 | |
| Fax: | (902) 867-3907 | |
| E-mail: | mtoogood@stfx.ca | |
| www.stfx.ca/institutes/coady/ | ||
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COADY INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
Education, Innovation and Action
The Coady International Institute of St. Francis Xavier University has been promoting community self-reliance since it opened its doors over 40 years ago to educate community leaders from around the world. Established in 1959, the Coady Institute is world-renowned as a centre of excellence in community-based development.
The Institute was named in honour of Rev. Dr. Moses Coady, a prominent founder of the Antigonish Movement - a people's movement for economic and social justice which began in Nova Scotia during the 1920s.
Over the past four decades, the global reach of the Institute has grown immensely. More than 4,000 development organization leaders from over 130 countries have taken part in the Institute's campus-based programs.
The Coady is able to remain at the forefront of innovation within the field of community-based development by adapting and evolving to meet the changing needs of development practitioners. The Institute is a learning organization - dedicated to identifying, developing and disseminating knowledge on effective development practice. As a leader in the study and practice of community-based development, we provide relevant programs that help others make a positive difference in their own communities.