The notes compiled in this document consists of the definition of theory in community development, the types and level of theories and also includes theorists like EMILE, Auguste Comte, Talcott Parsons, max Weber theories and their summaries, that are recommended to be helpful
Explain and give examples of the following theories:
Micro-theories
person level,
local issues,
peoples` responses/understanding of their local/grassroots environment/practices/circumstances.
Macro-theories theories dealing with or attempting to explain large issues/phenomena e.g. the development of a continent, the world
economic system.
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, LEVELS OF THEORIES:
Mouton (1996) & Gunnell (1981)
Gunnel 1st Order theories 2nd Order theories 3rd order theories
Mouton Everyday life /practical Science, acquiring general knowledge Meta-science or Philosophy of science
learning
The nature of Skills, techniques, ways of Theories, studies and models, Theories about theories: development
literature doing activities and traditions explanations and approaches of theories. Interrogating ,questioning,
addressing these of practice. development. philosophising about theories
theories
Basic function Provide knowledge on how to Provide explanations on how Studies the logic and scientific validation of
perform developmental development occurs or is impeded. 2nd order theories.
work/actions Explain or predict development related Studies those theories attempting to explain
occurrences development.
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