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Sample Agenda, 1 day introductory course

 

This agenda was used for training MA Anthropology and Community Youth Work students of Goldsmiths College, University of London.

 

Time Activity Notes / Comments
0900 Opening and introductions African clap and the ball of string
0930 Introduction to PLA Handouts, agenda and short explaination
0940 Robots To feel controlled and to feel controlling
1000 The sabotage game Ways to sabotage meetings and discusssions, and ways to manage sabotage
1030 Coffee  
1100 Slideshow Examples of PLA from Dom's working career in the field
1130 Role play preparation Split into three groups, assign each group a PLA tool, 30 minutes to prepare for facilitating their PLA tool
1200 Lunch  
1300 Tool 1: Institutional analysis Facilitation group no. 1
1400 Tool 2: Dreams and visions Facilitation group no. 2
1500 Tea  
1530 Tool 3: Action planning Facilitation group no. 3
1630 Group evaluation 3 groups, evaluate workshop in group, rotate after 5 minutes to see other group's answers
1650 Private evaluation Fill in the evaluation forms
1700 Closure Last clap and hand out certificates
Sample Agenda, 1 week course

 

This agenda was used for training staff members of GOAL DRC's sustainable livelihoods project in Lulingu, South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo

 
  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
0800 Opening What we learned yesterday What we learned yesterday What we learned yesterday What we learned yesterday What we learned yesterday
0810 Expectations, what is PLA? Brainstorming, better questions Community mapping Group dreams and visions Action planning charts Practicals presentations
1030 Break Break Break Break Break Break
1100 Theory of PLA Dealing with illiteracy Seasonal calendars, resource uses Community needs analysis, root cause analysis Monitoring and evaluation Practicals presentations, final evaluation
1300 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch and closing ceremony
1400 Theory of facilitation Sabotage, choosing and ranking Historical timelines, community economy Problems and solutions, management options PLA practicals  
1515 Break Break Break Break Break  
1545 Techniques of facilitation Tools for the project cycle Community institutional analysis Flow charting PLA practicals  
1650 Evaluation Evaluation Evaluation Evaluation Evaluation  

 

Training methodology is participatory and very active; trainees learn participatory methodology by doing participatory methodology. Trainees can practise their new skills in the safety of a training course; and are required to be involved in group discussions and leadership, exercises and role plays.

Training courses can be between one day and two weeks long, and can be aimed at beginners to experienced practitioners. Each training course is designed specifically for the student group and area where they work.

For examples of feedback that has been received, check here.

 

Costs

 

Courses costs are negotiable between Sustrainability and the contracting agency. Here are some guidelines (all quotes do not include expenses):

1-day course: GBP £350, EUR €510, USD $620

2-day course: GBP £600, EUR €875, USD $1060

5-day course: GBP £1500, EUR €2200, USD $2660

10-day course: GBP £2500, EUR €3650, USD $4430

12-day course: GBP £3000, EUR €4380, USD $5315

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