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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 -
1st, April - 30th 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
1st April to 30th 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
