Certificate in International Perspectives in Participatory Research

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Certificate in International Perspectives in Participatory Research

APPLICATION FORM

Next offering: 1 October 2010 - 31 December 2010

Why the need for this course?

This programme is a unique collaborative initiative of PRIA Continuing Education (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 from the global perspective. The emphasis is on participatory research , 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 projects in their own communities.

Who can join?

It is designed for those already working in the profession including development professionals/NGO staff responsible for research, and faculty from universities/colleges teaching participatory research. University students /researchers are also encouraged to apply. Candidates for the course will be selected on the basis of applications.

Special features

	This programme is a unique collaborative initiative of PRIA Continuing Education in India and Adult and Continuing Education Programme of Continuing Studies, University of Victoria located in British Columbia, Canada.
	The course shares insights developed from both the development sector and the academia. Practitioners and academicians from India and Canada have designed this programme.
	This programme introduces the practice and theory of community-based participatory research from the global perspective. The emphasis is on participatory research , community action and community transformation. 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.
	To encourage maximum interaction between the instructor and the learners, a PRIA web board has been developed wherein the students can post their queries, comments, suggestions, and experiences and participate in the online but asynchronous discussions. The students can also access the tutor through emails and phone.

Course structure

Course goal

This course aims to stimulate students' interest in participatory research and to provide them with the basic background information and tools to build on their knowledge

To meet the above goal, the course content is divided into six Units:

Unit 1 : Introduction and history of participatory research

	Dominant social science research: Characteristics and critiques
	Participatory research
	Contributions of feminist and anti-racist researchers
	Participation in development programmes

Unit 2 : Conceptual understanding of participatory research

	Knowledge as power
	Participatory research as an educational process
	Characteristics of participatory research
	Outcomes of participatory research

Unit 3 : Participatory methodology

	What is methodology?
	Difference between social research and participatory research
	Ethical dimensions of research partnerships
	Purpose of participatory methods

Unit 4 : Participatory methods

	What are participatory methods?
	Streams of participatory methods: An overview
	The underlying principles
	Diverse participatory methods
	Advantages and challenges

Unit 5 : Contemporary applications

Creative approaches to Partcipatory research

Unit 6 : Challenges and conclusions

	Limitations of participatory research
	Challenges and opportunities for development partnerships
	Challenges and opportunities for environmental social justice

Learning objectives

On completion of the course the learners would:

	Demonstrate an understanding of the purpose of participatory research , and provide examples of its use around the world
	Develop a plan to conduct a participatory research project in their communities

Team involved in course development and delivery

Course Authors (University of Victoria)

	Clover, Darlene E. (Dr.), Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, Canada.
	Etmanski, Catherine, M.A., Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, Canada.
	Hall, Budd L.(Dr.), Centre for Global Studies, University of Victoria, Canada.

Course Authors (PRIA)

	Dass, Purvi, Senior Manager, PRIA, New Delhi.
	Farrell, Martha, Director, PRIA Continuing Education, New Delhi.
	Jaitli, Namrata , Senior Manager, PRIA Continuing Education, New Delhi.
	Pant, Mandakini (Dr.), Senior Manager, PRIA Continuing Education, New Delhi.
	Tandon, Rajesh (Dr.), President, PRIA, New Delhi.

Course Instructor

Pandey, Alok (Dr.), Manager, PRIA, New Delhi.

Admission procedure

	Eligibility:The minimum required qualification is Bachelor's degree in any subject.
	Mode of delivery: The course is 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 web board.
	Duration: The course is of 3 months duration .
	Medium of instruction: The course will be delivered in English.
	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, Group work (virtual), Quiz and project work/ project proposal or an essay.
	Course fee: Course fees are payable in one installment. The course fee for Indian students is Rs.6000/-. For students outside india, the course fee is US$ 250. For applicants in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the course fee is INR 7000/-.
	Payment of fee: The fee is to be paid in Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Society for Participatory Research in Asia", payable at New Delhi. The fee can also be paid through Bank Transfer.
	Application Deadline: The last date for registration is September 17, 2010 (first come first serve basis). Application forms may be downloaded from the website: www.priaeducation.org, or e-mail education@pria.org to obtain the same.