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Providing Professional Education in Social and Human Development

PRIA Continuing Education (PCE) has been established by PRIA, an international center for learning and promotion of participation and governance, for transferring its experience, knowledge and learning of over 25 years. This vast pool of knowledge and learning has been synthesized and packaged into distance education programmes.    

Overview of Courses starting 1st April 2008:

Duration: 3 months

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree

Nature:  Certificate Programmes in Distance Mode

Key Features:

(a) National & International subject experts;    

(b) Internet-based interactive discussion forums;

(c) Evaluation on the basis of written assignments;

(d) Self-explanatory course material

Courses offered:

International Perspectives in Participatory Research

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Certificate in International Perspectives in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation

Certificate in Civil Society Building

Certificate in Understanding Gender in Society (English / Hindi)  

Certificate in Panchayati Raj Institutions in India (English / Hindi)

Certificate in International Dimensions of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning

Overview of Courses:

a. Certificate in International Perspectives in Participatory Research

(Joint certification of University of Victoria, Canada and PRIA)

This programme is a unique collaborative initiative of PCE in India and Continuing Studies, University of Victoria located in British Columbia, Canada. The programme aims at sharing insights developed from both the Development Sector world and the academic world. Practitioners from both India and Canada have designed this programme. This programme is an introduction to the practice and theory of community-based participatory research and evaluation from the global perspective. The emphasis is on participatory research and evaluation, community action and community transformation. Examples are drawn from international case studies.

Issues of partnership, degrees of participation, and guidelines for practice are featured along with innovative ways of creating and representing knowledge in a community-based context. Completion of this programme will enable learners to design and conduct participatory research and evaluate projects in their own communities.

You may register and view more details at:http://priaeducation.org/ipprnov.php

b. Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

(In collaborative partnership with CIS ( Unit of International Labour Organisation)

Management of health and safety in the workplace is not only a legal and moral obligation; it also makes good business sense. Attention to safety and employee welfare issues can yield valuable returns in improving employee morale, reducing absenteeism and maintaining productivity, while cutting costs arising from accidents and compensations thereof. Health and safety is often regarded as being separate from other workplace issues. As health and safety laws often involve technical issues, laypersons feel that only experts can deal with such matters.

PRIA’s learning and experiences of the last two decades, however, defies this myth. We believe most accidents happen because they have not been prevented, thus safety is a key issue. This Programme titled “Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety’ is designed to provide learners with basic information, resources, discussion questions and interactive opportunities that motivate an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety. The Programme is based on two decades of PRIA’s involvement with the issue.

From its inception PRIA’s work focused on capacity building and demystifying the concepts and practices of the Occupational Health and Safety. The methodology and case studies used in the programme are on the one hand tested in the field set u pand on the other enriched by PRIA’s networking with experts and practitioners. Seven units are offered as part of the course.

Further information is also available at:http://priaeducation.org/ohs.php

c. Certificate in International Perspectives in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation

(Joint certification of University of Victoria, Canada and PRIA)

c. Certificate in International Perspectives in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation

(Joint certification of University of Victoria, Canada and PRIA)

The course aims to strengthen critical understanding on concepts and approaches to participatory monitoring and evaluation for ensuring inclusive development and effective governance.

The meanings of and inter-relationship between the processes of monitoring and evaluation and how they relate to processes of planning are discussed. The course brings forth the diverse contexts in which monitoring and evaluation are carried out, thus, emphasizing the relevance of monitoring and evaluation for development and governance. The differences between conventional and participatory approaches to monitoring and evaluation are effectively discussed. The  course explores the origins and principles of participatory monitoring and evaluation , and enables the learners to use innovative methods of participatory monitoring and evaluation. It familiarises the learners with international exemplars and effectively covers the operational aspects of participatory monitoring and evaluation. 

You may register and view more details at: http://priaeducation.org/ippme.php

d. Certificate in Civil Society Building

The programme discusses meanings, origins, functions, and interpretations of the terms in Civil Society. Starting with the analysis of historical and cultural roots of Civil Society, the course moves on to debate the current nature and functions of Civil Society Organisations. The trinity of State, Market and Civil Society has been closely examined for the learners.

Examples of the work of Civil Society Organisations in the field of development have been demonstrated. The course also analyses emerging issues and challenges for CSOs and suggests some practical ways in which Civil Society Organisations can help to strengthen democracy and improve governance. It discusses the need and methodology of capacity building in CSOs. Using a futuristic approach, the course evaluates the effects of globalisation on Civil Society and challenges expected in the future.

You may register and view more details at: http://priaeducation.org/csb.php

e. Certificate in Understanding Gender in Society (English / Hindi)

The programme demonstrates realities like gender stereotyping and patriarchy that still exist in our society. Discussing the socialization processes, the course gives the learner new perspectives and ways of understanding gender. It discusses the various forms of gender-based violence in public and private domains. The course helps the learner in evaluating various institutions like media, law and educational institutions where gender bias still exists in evident as well as hidden forms. The learner is informed about the correlation between gender and health issues like HIV/AIDS. The course assists the learner in understanding all major and minor components that go into creating a gender sensitive environment.

You may register and view more details at:: http://priaeducation.org/Gender.php

f. Certificate in Panchayati Raj Institutions in India (English / Hindi)

Starting with the evolution of the Panchayati Raj, the course gives a detailed description of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act & state conformity Acts. The need of democratic decentralization is focused upon in order to help the learners understand its conceptual & analytical framework. Democratic mandate including constitutional provisions and key trends for Panchayat elections, sixth round table resolutions, pre-election voters’ awareness campaign (PEVAC) and statutory provisions are described in detail. The course also gives in-depth knowledge on the status of gram sabha meetings, significant issues related to gram sabha and enabling factors in the functioning of gram sabha on the basis of PRIA’s grassroots experience. It assists the learner in understanding and developing methods of mobilization of the gram sabha.

The course also takes care of informing the learners about strengthening financial capacities of PRIs through devolution of financial powers to panchayats, fiscal decentralization and citizen engagement in fiscal process of panchayat. It introduces the concept of participatory local planning, citizen leadership & citizen collectives. It illustrates successful cases where citizens have utilized right to information (RTI) act.

You may register and view more details at:http://priaeducation.org/prii.php

g. Certificate in International Dimensions of Adult Education and Lifelong Learning

(Joint certification of University of Victoria, Canada and PRIA)

The course reviews international efforts to develop common goals and common strategies (and policies to attain them) and to impose adult learning as a basic human right worldwide. It presents the debate surrounding the concept of lifelong learning, various ways of structuring adult education, and common issues of participation, financing, and access.

The programme has been designed so as to discuss the field’s main philosophical frameworks, its key concepts, theories, and thinkers. It brings forth the ongoing debates surrounding these key concepts and theories from an international perspective. The course starts with introduction of the history of adult education, including the most internationally influential events and adult education movements in its evolution determining how cross-border influences were the early features of the field.

Major international organizations and networks that are currently active in the field have been identified and their roles in the field have been discussed.  Exemplification of contemporary issues that are currently salient in adult education and lifelong learning praxis has been done through concrete examples from different countries and regions of the world, while highlighting international co-operation on the issue.

You may register and view more details at: http://priaeducation.org/idaell.php

Why PCE for you?
   

Value addition for professional upward movement

National & International subject experts

Internet-based interactive discussion forums

Evaluation on basis of written assignments

Learning at ones own place and pace

No geographical barriers

Cost effective

2 way didactic communication

Virtual interaction through the Bulletin Board

Multimedia approach

Self-explanatory course material

Certificate Courses – 1^st, April – 30^th June 2008

Registration and Fees

Code /Course	Fee In Rupees and USD
IPPR05- International Perspectives in Participatory Research.	Rs.5000/- Or 250 US $ for applicants outside India.
OHS06- Occupational Health and Safety	Rs.5000/- Or 250 US $ for applicants outside India.
IPPME07-International Perspectives in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation	Rs.5000/- Or 250 US $ for applicants outside India.
CSB06- Civil Society Building	Rs.5000/- Or 250 US $ for applicants outside India.
AELL07  – Certificate in International Dimensions of Adult Education and Life Long Learning	Rs.5000/- Or 250 US $ for applicants outside India.
PRI06- Panchayati Raj Institutions in India (local-self governance)	Rs.5000/- Or 250 US $ for applicants outside India.
GM06- Understanding Gender in Society	Rs.5000/- Or 250 US $ for applicants outside India.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Eligibility: All the above certificate programmes invite applications from Indian as well as International students. The minimum required qualification is Bachelor’s degree in any subject.

Mode of Delivery: The Certificate programmes are offered in a distance mode, making learning accessible through part time study, outside working hours. Distance delivery includes print materials, audio-visual CDs, guest faculty and immediate and engaged communication through bulletin board.

 Duration: Each certificate programme is of 3 months duration and the session starts from 1^st April to 30^th June 2008.

Medium of Instruction: The programmes will be delivered in English (PRI & Gender are in Hindi also) .

Credits and evaluation: All the certificate programmes are of 8-credits and involve 240 hours of study. Evaluation will be based on written assignments in the form of reflection papers, case study analysis and project work.

Payment of Fee: The fee is to be paid in Demand Draft drawn in favor of ” Society for Participatory Research in Asia”, payable in New Delhi.

The fee can also be transferred The details of the Bank are:

Name of the Account Holder :  Society for Participatory Research In Asia,
Name of the Bank                 :  American Express Bank Ltd.,
Address of the Bank             : Hamilton House , Block A, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001
Account No                           : 320136794
Swift Code No                      : AEIBINDX

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The last date for registration is Monday, March 10, 2008 (first come first serve basis). Registration forms may be downloaded from the website, or e-mail education@pria.org to obtain the same.

Team involved in course development and delivery

·        Alkazi, Feisal, Education Consultant, Creative Learning for Change, New Delhi.

·        Ara Shabeen, (Dr.), Coordinator, PRIA Continuing Education,New Delhi.

·        Ball, Colin , Former Director, The Commonwealth Foundation, UK.

·        Bandyopadhyay, Kaustuv Kanti (Dr.), National Coordinator of Urban Governance programme, PRIA.

·        Bhatt,Nandita, Programme Officer, PRIA Continuing Education, New Delhi.

·        Brown, David. L. (Dr.), Director, International Programs, Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Harvard University.

·        Clover, Darlene E (Dr.), Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, Canada.

·        Dale, Priyanka, Executive Programe (PRI), PRIA, New Delhi.

·        Dass Purvi, Head, Project Monitoring Unit, PRIA, New Delhi.

·        Dragne, Cornelia, University of Victoria, Canada.

·        Dwivedi, Shailendra, (Dr.), Fellow, PRIA Continuing Education, New Delhi.

·        Dwivedi Anju, Regional Manager of West Zone, PRIA, Jaipur.

·        Etmanski, Catherine (Dr.), Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, Canada.

·        Farrell,Martha, Director, PRIA Continuing Education, New Delhi.

·        Geri Rowlatt, University of Victoria, Canada.

·        Hall, Budd, (Dr.), Director, Office of Community Based Research, University of Victoria, Canada.

·        Hood, Robin J., University of Victoria, Canada

·        Jain, Priti, Education Consultant, Creative Learning for Change, New Delhi.

·        Jaitli,Harsh, Director, PRIA Consultancy, New Delhi.

·        Jaitli Namrata, Fellow, PRIA Continuing Education, New Delhi.

·        Jain, S.P (Dr.), Former Director, National Institute of Rural Development, Andhra Pradesh.

·        Jena.T.K, (Dr.), Reader, School of Health Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi.

·        Pant, Mandakini (Dr.), Fellow, PRIA Continuing Education, and New Delhi.

·        Patrick, Ian, (Dr.), Principal Capacity Building Specialist at INTRAC, Oxford, UK.

·        Rai, Manoj, National Coordinator, (PRI), PRIA, New Delhi.

·        Sinha, B.K (Dr.), Executive Director, CENCORD, Bihar.

·        Saiyed, H.N. (Dr.), Director (Rtd.), National Institute of Occupational Health, Gujarat.

·        Tandon, Rajesh, (Dr.), President, PRIA, New Delhi.

Contact details: 

Ms. Martha Farrell

Director

PRIA Continuing Education

42, Tughlakabad Institutional Area

New Delhi –110062 India

Ph: (011) 2995 608, 2996 0931/32/33

Fax: (011) 2995 5183

Email: education@pria.org, info@pria.org

Web: www.priaeducation.org

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Training of Trainers, A programme on Training approaches and methods

A non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods Capacity Building Series (2007- 08) Training of Trainers A programme on Training Approaches and Methods (February 27-29, 2008) Introduction As the external environment, and the economy, change, the Development Sector today is also undergoing rapid changes, to cope with these external changes. This in turn requires regular training and re-training of staff of development organisations. Added to this is the greater turnover of staff in development organisations, which means that almost every month new staff need to be appointed and trained. Such training cannot be carried out by external faculty alone, but needs at least a few short programmes in-house, to be conducted often by the senior staff. However, a major challenge is in developing the right skills and approach among the staff, to make training effective. It is important that even if staff themselves do not conduct the training, they need to be aware of relevant methodologies, so that they can assess the effectiveness of the training independently. Objectives The training programme will be conducted to meet the following objectives: ·To help CSO senior staff and resource persons learn effective training techniques. ·To help in conducting an appropriate training Needs Analysis as a pre-training activity, to ensure that training content is relevant and appropriate. Pedagogy This module has been designed as a participatory programme that would build-upon the experiential knowledge of participants. The methods will use the Adult Learning Cycle as the basis for the training, with interactive group sessions and exercises. Course Contents The training programme includes the following: ·Learning Styles – VARK (Visual, Aural / Auditory, Read/Write, Kinesthetic), Self-assessment ·Effective communication as a primary tool for training ·Factors affecting training effectiveness – AURA (Attention, Understanding, Retention, Application) ·Developing exercises and games for training ·Design of training – Training Needs Analysis, setting objectives and detailed design Programme Outcome At the end of the three day programme, the participants are expected to have ·Developed an awareness of the Adult learning Cycle Approach ·Learnt relevant techniques for training using the Adult Learning Cycle ·Learnt the process of conducting a Training Needs Analysis on an annual basis ·Practised use of the techniques in a training situation Eligibility This programme is designed for Development Professionals from NGOs, academic institutions, CSR Professionals, officers from Central and State governments, and international development organizations who are involved in capacity building and training. Duration 3 Days The training will be for a period of 3 days which will essentially consist of: Class room sessions A guided tour to the development models within TARAgram campus An evening out to visit the Orchha temples and fort. Fee INR 10,000 per participant for Indian Participants INR 18,000 (450 USD) for Overseas Participants To be sure of participation, we request you to send the nomination form (enclosed below) and the course fee (non-refundable) by 20th February, 2008. The confirmation is made after the payment and the seats are reserved on First Come First Serve basis. Indian participants to make payment through Demand Draft drawn in favour of Development Alternatives payable at Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh The address for sending the Demand Draft is – Training Coordinator Development Alternatives 1087, Civil Lines Jhansi-284001(UP) Ph.-+91 510 2911368 Overseas participants may please send the fees through wire transfer. The details of the wire transfer will be sent to each selected trainee once we get their nomination form. Venue The training will be held in TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. TARAgram is a campus set in the rural environment of Orchha. It is a centre which showcases the Livelihood models developed by DA in the field of appropriate technology, and environment. Participants to the training will be provided a guided tour of the campus which will enrich the learnings from the class room sessions. Tips of getting to TARAgram Participants coming by train should take a ticket till Jhansi (UP) Railway station. From there, TARAgram is 9 kms away. There will be a pick up facility based on the information provided on the arrival time. Other Useful Tips 1. The Training fee covers the following: Accommodation Food Course material Leisure trip to the famous Orchha Temples and Fort 2. The participants can arrive one day before the training date and leave on last day of the training by a train which leaves around 5.45 pm 3. The participants will be expected to book and reserve their tickets. The training fee does not include the travel expenses. 4. DA reserves the right to withhold the fee for administrative and other costs for cancellations prior to the start of a course. A suitably qualified replacement may attend the course in place of the registered person. DA also reserves the right to cancel a course if too few participants have registered. 5. Interested participants who are unable attend this Training on the given dates due to prior engagements can let us know of their interest. We will keep you informed when the same training is conducted again. Enclosed Route map – how to get to TARAgram from Jhansi Railway Station http://devalt.org/da/field/map.htm TARAgram Campus – an overview http://devalt.org/da/field/tarapic.htm Orchha Temples and fort – a glimpse www.shunya.net/Pictures/NorthIndia/Orchha/Orchha.htm Resource Person RAM BHAT Mr. Bhat has completed his B. Tech (Hons) from I.I.T., Kharagpur, India. He has been involved in designing and conducting Training for the community as well as the Civil Society Organizations. He has strong workshop moderation and group facilitation skills which makes him impart effective training. His clients in the past years have included UNDP, UNCTAD, WTO and Economic Commission of Africa, African Centre for Women and others. He has been with the development sector for the past 16 years. He has also completed a number of short term courses on different aspects of development, team work and motivation, and has been involved strongly in entrepreneurship development and training of trainers across the country. Enquiries and Suggestions If you have any queries or suggestions for the training or nominations, please contact the following: Telephone: Juhi Nigam – + 91 510 2911 368, +91 983 9820 689 E-mail: trainings@devalt.org