Community Organizing for Social Justice
Learn strategies for community organizing, social justice advocacy. Develop skills in goal setting, planning, and building support.
Learn strategies for community organizing, social justice advocacy. Develop skills in goal setting, planning, and building support.
This course examines strategies for community organizing and social justice advocacy in diverse, democratic societies. Students will learn core concepts of social justice and practical steps for community change. The curriculum covers goal setting, community asset and needs assessment, action planning, and building support for implementation. Key topics include forming core groups, building organizational capacity, and developing outreach strategies. The course features various learning activities, case studies, and hands-on materials for problem-solving and program planning. It draws from experiences in metropolitan Detroit but is designed for anyone interested in creating community change. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and practical applications, students will gain the skills needed to effectively organize for social justice in their communities.
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What you'll learn
Examine core concepts of social justice
Develop practical steps to set goals and priorities for community change
Learn techniques for assessing community assets and needs
Understand how to develop effective action plans
Gain skills in building support for community initiatives
Explore strategies for strengthening diversity and inclusion
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This course includes:
56 Minutes PreRecorded video
6 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to community organizing for social justice. It examines core concepts of social justice and practical strategies for bringing people together to create positive change in communities. Students will learn how to set goals, assess community assets and needs, develop action plans, and build support for implementation. The curriculum covers key aspects of organizing, including forming core groups, building organizational capacity, and formulating outreach strategies. Throughout the course, students will explore topics such as strengthening diversity, intergroup dialogue, and effective communication. The course also delves into the specifics of strategy development, including identifying goals, issues, constituencies, targets, and tactics. By combining theoretical frameworks with practical applications, students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to effectively organize for social justice in their own communities.
Introduction to Community Organizing for Social Justice
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Strengthening Diversity
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Intergroup Dialogue
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Organizing & Planning for Community Change
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Strategy
Module 5 · 44 Minutes to complete
What Matters Most?
Module 6 · 54 Minutes to complete
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Instructor
Champion of Youth Empowerment and Community Change
Professor Barry Checkoway is a globally recognized scholar and practitioner focused on youth empowerment, neighborhood development, and community change. His extensive projects and publications are informed by collaborations with grassroots organizations, community agencies, and government programs across diverse regions, including the South Bronx, Detroit, the Mississippi Delta, and central Appalachia, as well as international efforts in South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Supported by institutions like the World Health Organization, Ford Foundation, and Kellogg Foundation, Checkoway played a pivotal role in launching AmeriCorps in 1990 and served as the founding director of several impactful initiatives, including the Michigan Neighborhood AmeriCorps Program and the Edward Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning.
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