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ENGAGING METHODS: PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH TRAINING 28 November
- 24 November 08Practical, hands on introduction to inclusive participatory research methods for involving people in decision-making,planning and reviews of all kinds.
Draws on Participatory Appraisal and Participatory Learning and Action approaches (PLA).
Discounts/dana available for community groups and those on low incomes.
Maitrisara, an experienced participatory practitioner, may co-train on this course depending on numbers.
Said Taseef Younes of Peterborough City Council: "I found it all very useful and I'm going to tell other people about the methods and tools and test them out with local groups".
"One of the best trainings we've ever had", commented a learner from a charity working with homeless young people earlier this year.
Some participants like to bring with them a project or idea they can take away and work with using the methods and tools taught on the day.
There's also an option for people to meet for a shorter follow up session in the New Year to get further support and learn from each other (date/ location to be worked out together).
The trainer Sally Ramsden also works with the GKG Collective (www.gkgltd.co. uk/collective.html). She specialises in communications, participation and learning, with a background in international development.
PARTICIPATION and CONFLICT RESOLUTION PRACTICAL SKILLS WORKSHOP
- 01 September 08PARTICIPATION and CONFLICT RESOLUTION PRACTICAL SKILLS WORKSHOP
BOOKING FORM!
Please complete the form and then either return via email to:
ge.peanut@northumbria.ac.uk
or print off, fill out, and post to:
Dr Duncan Fuller
PEANuT
Division of Geography
Ellison Building D Block
Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8ST
The deadline for applications is 30th September 2008 but please note that BOOKINGS WILL BE TAKEN ON A FIRST-COME (into my inbox and post-tray!), FIRST SERVED BASIS.
Please email ge.peanut@northumbria.ac.uk if you have any queries, or if the booking form is missing!!
Link:: resource/PPfCOct08meetingbookingform
Other ideas on change
- 26 September 07I have come across this paper on promoting change (what we want, after all). It sets out eleven "lessons" as key conditions for change and a lot of it is like the PPfC Guidelines for Commissioners. It could be helpful if your commissioners are already clear that they want some change. John
Link:: resource/LeadingChangethe11Lessons.pdf.pdf
Participatory Methods in Disability Service in Devon
- 10 May 07Devon Learning Disability Service are using participatory approaches to ensure that people who use services are able to have their say. This short case study describes how that has been acheived.
Link:: resource/Devon_Learning_Disability_Service_and_PA.pdf
People & Participation
- 03 May 07People & Participation is Involve's practical guide to public participation. It covers both the most common methods and the important principles that underly successful engagement. It also warns of the dangers of superficial participation.
Link:: http://83.223.102.125/involvenew/mt/archives/blog_37/People%20and%20Participation%20final.pdf
Making a Difference: A guide to evaluating public participation in government
- 03 May 07This joint publication between Shared Practice,Involve and the DCA provides a practical and simple guide to evaluating public engagement.
Link:: http://www.involve.org.uk/evaluation/
Healthy Democracy: The Future of Involvement in Health and Social Care
- 03 May 07Healthy Democracy is a collaboration between Involve and the NHS Centre for Involvement and covers patient and public involvement in health, looking at the long-term sustainability of our public services and for the health and well-being of individuals.
Link:: http://83.223.102.125/involvenew/mt/archives/blog_37/Healthy_Democracy/Healthy_Democracy.pdf
Removing the Barriers...
- 02 May 07A report you may find interesting - 'Removing the Barriers to Community Participation' from the National Community Forum, written by James Morris, IPPR.
Link:: resource/Removing_the_barriers_to_community_participation_NCF.doc
Participation and Environment: building a community-agency-business partnership
- 29 April 07The Kingfisher Project, Burton upon Trent, started out as concerns about litter, safety and decline in a local beauty spot alongside a canal. Using participatory conflict management approaches to explore concerns and opportunities, a project has slowly been built that is now well-funded and under community control with a trust fund and clear ways forward. This report describes the background where participatory approaches were first used and what impacts started to emerge. http://www.mind-the-gap.net/pdfs/kingfisher_project_report_2jul05.pdf
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