Thursday, January 12, 2012

Best take away from the module 3


Participatory Method:


Participatory methods refers to communities participation
Participation can be a mean or a goal (explained in presentation)....Focus has been more on using participation as a mean...

Challenges and benefits of participatory development

ChallengesBenefits
Cultural barriers
Too much democracy
Lack of interest
Draws on and uses collective knowledge
Facilitation neutrality
Marginalized groups excluded
Establishing a comfortable open environment
Be like me, dictatorship;
Community ownership
Consensus building
Use local assets
Time consuming, action research, mutual growth, obstacles to empowerment removed; improves communication;
Facilitation:

Qualities of a good facilitator:
Good listener
Knowledgeable,
Conversant with the topic
Interrupt when necessary
Asking good questions

Top 10 tips for facilitation
Paraphrase
Check for meaning
Give positive feedback
Expand
Increase the pace
Devil’s advocate
Relieve tension
Consolidate
Change the process
Summarize

Some facilitation techniques:




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