Community Learning Development Resource 101 – 03
LISTENING TO LOCAL PEOPLE – HOW CAN WE ENABLE THEM TO HAVE A VOICE?
SUMMARY
This resource explores the practicalities and appropriateness of using particular processes and tools in order to be able to listen to local people in ways that capture their voices effectively. Options are identified for workers to consider the activities that they would use with the local people they seek to work with.
EXERCISE: HOW HELPFUL TO LEARNERS ARE THE VOICE CAPTURING METHODS?
Arguing the case for selected approaches with different learners:
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| Example:12. Distribute a questionnaire to be completed and returned by learners
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EXERCISE:
WHAT ARE THE PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS OF USING PARTICULAR METHODS?
What will you need to do to try to ensure that the method you have chosen is successful?
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PROMPTS FOR REFLECTION AND DISCUSSION
- What are the learning gains and benefits for learners who are able to participate in Voice Capturing activities?
- What are the roles and responsibilities of the workers engaged in Voice Capturing?
- If we can enable individuals to assess and evaluate their own learning, experiences and actions, will we will equip them better to shape their own future and are they more likely to be able to help us shape ours, if we ask them!