Planning for Transformation

Planning for Transformation

Planning for transformation is not simple. Transformation may look very different from place to place, but always involves complex social change. Many factors will influence individuals’ and communities’ choices, and situations are always changing. Understanding the key factors, working in ways that encourage healthy dialogue, and then choosing activities that have the greatest influence are all part of planning well. Planning for transformation is as much about being prepared to embrace the journey as it is about choosing the right destination. 

This course will introduce you to some key questions to help you begin this exploratory journey. You will engage with essential resources and explore professional good practice relevant to your own context – all with the help of experienced tutors. 

 The course is fully online. Each week there will be an online group seminar over Microsoft Teams where you will explore content with fellow learners, followed by a set of self-study tasks provided through the College’s Virtual Learning Environment. 

Course Content:

By the end of the course, participants will have: 

• Identified core principles and processes of planning for transformation   

• Explored the steps involved in the reflective planning cycle   

• Critiqued a selection of planning models, identifying their strengths and weaknesses and considering their appropriateness for different situations    

• Explored the role of outsiders in planning, and organizational level drivers of planning   

• Considered the purposes, processes and influences of monitoring, evaluation and learning in planning    

• Experienced using a selection of tools for – risk planning; workflow planning; engagement in situation and needs assessment; and planning and reflecting   

• Applied your learning to a chosen context through the completion of short, formative assessments and developing an outline project concept note. 

Training Team

In conjunction with the College, the training team consists predominantly of members of SIL Global. Between them they have many years of experience of cross-cultural life and work, both overseas and in their home contexts. 

Testimonial

“We’ve been talking with the C&M Alliance about working more closely with them to do linguistics and church-based literacy with the Paumawal people of SE Asia. To give them a better understanding of the kind of project we have in mind, I sent them the Concept Note I produced during Planning for Transformation. They were very explicit about saying how much that helped in the process.” 

Entry Requirements

To be accepted onto this programme you need to have the potential to succeed in it and to benefit from it. This is normally demonstrated by: 

• Two A-levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications. 

• GCSE in English (Language or Literature) at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications at level 2, or an IELTS Academic Certificate with an overall score of 5 or nationally-recognised English language-based level 3 award, equivalent to these IELTS scores, from a different testing system. 

• An appropriate understanding of, commitment to and suitability for the range of vocations for which these studies prepare you. 

 If your formal education does not meet these requirements, but you have experience and non-certificated learning to the appropriate level, please get in touch with us to discuss your options. 

You will need to show evidence of: 

• Prior learning, including the learning outcomes of the programme that you have achieved, and other relevant qualifications and experience, including evidence of how your studies have remained current. 

• A capacity to benefit from the study of practice, as part of your continuing professional or vocational development. 
• Sufficient academic ability. 

As the majority of this short course relies on you directing your own learning, prior experience of doing this successfully will be useful. Please contact admissions@moorlands.ac.uk for further guidance. 

Further information

The course is taught as part of the School of Language and Scripture, in partnership with Wycliffe Bible Translators and SIL Global. It contributes to the general consulting core competencies for all SIL consultant tracks, as well as those necessary for a language programme manager. 

Apply now

Please apply using the form below.  We’ll let you know in due course if your application has been accepted.  If your application is successful, we’ll ask you for a £50 non-refundable deposit. Full payment will be requested one month before the start of the course if you’re accepted.