Certain challenges facing Western Australian communities are complex or 'wicked', with interrelated demographic, infrastructural, political, cultural and economic dimensions. Approaches to Wicked Problems SVLG3008 is a unit that offers enquiry-based learning, and development of leadership and other valuable skills transferable to later studies and employment.
Further skills associated with active citizenship and social change are developed, including self-awareness, collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams and with diverse stakeholders, problem-solving, and designing solutions.
We are pleased to be partnering with the Equity Project, led by WACOSS and Anglicare WA, in collaboration with Good Sammy Enterprises. The Equity Project is a movement for change through research, advocacy and citizen-led action, aiming to create a fair, just and compassionate society.
Unit Dates & How to Enrol (2024)
Approaches to Wicked Problems SVLG3008 will be running from 15 January to 23 February 2024.
Places in this unit are limited. To apply, submit your expression of interest by Friday, 8 December 2023 via this online form.
For more information, please see the unit outline or email academic@mccuskercentre.uwa.edu.au.
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