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SCD109 Case study techniques

The document provides a step-by-step guide for analyzing and solving community organizing case studies, emphasizing understanding the community, prioritizing problems, and proposing solutions. It outlines the use of tools like SWOT analysis to assess community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The guide concludes with the importance of creating a clear action plan for both short-term and long-term solutions to improve community conditions.

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SCD109 Case study techniques

The document provides a step-by-step guide for analyzing and solving community organizing case studies, emphasizing understanding the community, prioritizing problems, and proposing solutions. It outlines the use of tools like SWOT analysis to assess community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. The guide concludes with the importance of creating a clear action plan for both short-term and long-term solutions to improve community conditions.

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If you're given a case study during an exam for Community Organizing (SCD109), here’s a

step-by-step guide to solve it immediately. This framework will help you analyze the community,
prioritize issues, and propose practical solutions as a community organizer:

Step 1: Understand the Case Study


● Read carefully: Identify the key issues mentioned in the case study. Highlight or list
them.
● Know the community: Understand the context (e.g., rural or urban, cultural
background, economic conditions).
● Identify stakeholders: Note who is involved or affected (e.g., residents, leaders, youth,
women).

Step 2: Prioritize the Problems


● Look for root causes of the issues.
○ Example: If unemployment leads to crime, the root issue is unemployment.
● Rank the problems based on:
○ Urgency (Which problem needs immediate attention?).
○ Impact (Which affects the most people or is most damaging?).
○ Resources available (What can realistically be addressed with the current
resources?).

Step 3: Propose Solutions Using Community Organizing Principles


1. Engage the community:
○ Suggest organizing meetings or focus groups to bring people together.
○ Example: Conduct a barangay assembly to discuss their main issues.
2. Promote participation:
○ Empower the community to be part of the solution. Ask for their input.
○ Example: Form committees for specific issues like healthcare or livelihood.
3. Mobilize resources:
○ Identify local resources (e.g., skilled individuals, barangay funds, NGOs).
○ Example: Use existing facilities like community centers for skill-building
workshops.
4. Educate the community:
○ Suggest awareness campaigns or seminars about the issues (e.g.,
environmental sustainability, health).
5. Collaborate with stakeholders:
○ Work with local government, NGOs, or businesses for support.
○ Example: Partner with local cooperatives to start livelihood projects.
6. Plan and implement small, achievable steps:
○ Start with a pilot project to gain trust and momentum.
○ Example: A feeding program for malnourished children while planning long-term
food security.

Step 4: Use Tools and Strategies


● Community mapping: Identify problem areas and resources in the community.
● SWOT analysis: Analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in the
community.
● Participatory decision-making: Ensure everyone agrees on the proposed solutions.

Step 5: Conclude with a Clear Action Plan


Write down:

● Short-term solutions: What can be done immediately?


○ Example: Clean-up drives for sanitation.
● Long-term solutions: What will improve the community over time?
○ Example: Establish a micro-financing program for small businesses.

Example in Action:
Case Study: A rural community faces poverty, poor sanitation, and lack of education.

Solution:

1. Immediate step: Organize a clean-up drive and provide health education with
volunteers.
2. Mid-term step: Collaborate with NGOs for livelihood training (e.g., farming or
handicrafts).
3. Long-term step: Work with the local government to build a school and improve water
facilities.

By following these steps, you demonstrate practical thinking, problem-solving, and the principles
of community organizing in your answer.

A SWOT analysis is a tool used to understand a situation by looking at its Strengths,


Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. It helps you assess the current state of a
community so you can create effective plans and solutions.

Here’s what each term means in the context of a community:


1. Strengths
These are the positive aspects of the community—what it already does well or what resources
it has.

● Examples:
○ Strong leadership or active local officials.
○ A supportive and united community.
○ Natural resources like fertile land or clean water.
○ Skills and talents of community members.

2. Weaknesses
These are the challenges or problems within the community that need improvement.

● Examples:
○ High unemployment rate.
○ Poor access to education or healthcare.
○ Lack of infrastructure, such as roads or water systems.
○ Weak coordination among community members.

3. Opportunities
These are external factors that the community can use to its advantage to improve or grow.

● Examples:
○ Government programs or grants for development.
○ Support from NGOs or private organizations.
○ Potential for tourism due to beautiful natural spots.
○ Availability of technology to improve farming or businesses.

4. Threats
These are external risks or challenges that could harm the community or slow down progress.

● Examples:
○ Natural disasters like floods or typhoons.
○ Economic instability or rising prices.
○ Political conflict or lack of government support.
○ Environmental degradation like deforestation.
Why It’s Useful in Community Organizing
A SWOT analysis helps you:

1. Focus on what the community already has (strengths and opportunities).


2. Identify what needs to be addressed (weaknesses and threats).
3. Create realistic plans based on what is possible and what needs to be avoided.

Example:
A rural farming community might have the following SWOT:

● Strengths: Fertile soil and a hard working population.


● Weaknesses: Lack of modern farming tools and knowledge.
● Opportunities: Access to government programs for sustainable farming.
● Threats: Frequent typhoons that destroy crops.

By knowing this, you can plan to:

● Leverage fertile land (strength) and government support (opportunity) to improve farming
methods.
● Address lack of tools (weakness) and prepare for disasters (threat) by building stronger
systems.

It’s a practical way to understand the bigger picture and take action!

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