This unit explores our individual and collective motivations for engaging with community and the impact those motivations can have on our experience and support for sustainable development. This unit also provides some general considerations and guidance regarding community engagement. When we get engaged with the community, we get to learn from them. Local knowledge is instrumental in supporting sustainable development.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

In this unit, you will be able to

• Articulate your own motivations for and understanding of community engagement
• Analyze how one’s approach to community engagement can impact the community
• Compare various principles of community engagement
• Relate community engagement to community learning for sustainable development