Session #2: Intro to Community Fieldwork, Research Strategies, and Resources

Learning Objectives

Develop work plan and agreement for comm field work

Develop assessment strategies for specified community

Gain awareness of municipal gov structure and civic engagement opportunities

Enhance familiarity with copyright guidelines and resources to support community with research initiatives

What are some factors of community palcement

Community engaged learning

• Awareness + understanding of comm priorities; comm as co-teacher

• Assets and strength-based lens

  • More imp than looking in a deficit manner

• Health promotion

• Cultural sensitivity, cultural humility

• Priority communities (use priority rather than vulnerable)

  • Varying lvl of engagement, health literacy, flexibility, placement activities

Components of Community Placement

Fluoride Varnish

What is the purpose of Team Workplan Agreements

Purpose:

• Promote balanced workload + accountability

• Reduce miscommunication & team challenges

• Encourage time management

• Agreement mechanisms to manage team challenges

Goals:

• Develop/agree on team ground rules & accountability

• Review assignment requirements

• Create timeline of proposed meetings, activities & deadlines

• ID roles/responsibilities of team members

• Agree on accountability strategies