Go beyond theory
Learning about hypothetical situations is
great, but we all know that reality is often quite different. That’s why we believe
that all learning should be reinforced through real world applications. By practicing new skills
directly and troubleshooting problems as they arise, learners are more likely
to remember workshop content and be able to apply it effectively to their work.
Learning is best
achieved if it is relevant
Our workshops are designed to be directly applied
to an organisation’s work to reinforce the value and applicability of the
concepts being taught.
Do no harm
We often neglect to think about the potential
harm of our programmes and research. All of our training materials reinforce the
principle of first doing no harm, which means being responsible, accountable,
ethical, and transparent at all times.
The Data for Action programme is a
capacity development initiative to provide CIVICUS member organisations with free,
facilitated online workshops. Our applied workshop model focuses on training
organisations to collect and use data for decision-making. Much of our training material focuses on reinforcing a holistic approach to surveying,
highlighting the importance of relationship-building, action-research, and ethics
when working with data.
To encourage discussion, enhance
comprehension, and improve accountability, teams consisting of three
organisation members participate in the workshops where they learn, discuss, and
practice core concepts delivered via our online learning platform. The concepts
are then directly applied to their issue as they conceptualise, develop, and
pilot test a survey. A facilitator supports the participants for the entirety
of the workshop to review exercises and assignments, answer questions, and
guide teams towards actionable results.
Wouldn't it be a good idea to create a course?
