Brief summary of activity
Through participative discussion, participants will learn of the links between community development and community media.
Aim of the activity
To make participants aware that media could be a tool for community development.
Expected Outcomes
Participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the;
- Link between ethos of community radio and community development
- Use of community radio broadcasting as a medium for community development
- Importance of training and development of individuals and communities through community radio
Experience and skills required
Broad knowledge of all kinds of media and particularly community media (history, legal status, networks), facilitation skills, as this activity is mostly an open discussion.
Infrastructure, setting, resources
Training room with chairs.
Length
30 minutes
Material
Digital projector, recorder, Power Point, Flip chart, markers (all optional) and/or Recorder/studio.
Handout Community Development.
How the activity should take place
Brainstorm. Ask the participants to identify similar traits in community radio and community development. Note the results on a flip chart.
Some of these might include: empowerment, participation, promoting inclusion, training, enabling and person centred approach.
Additional information: If your organisation has an outreach, community liaison officer, it could be a good idea to invite them to come and talk to the group about their work.
Recommended max. number of participants and trainees to trainers ratio
10 (for visually impaired and learning difficulties, 4 per trainer)
Risk and possible adaptation
Discussion can be recorded, edited and podcast and offered as a resource to vision impaired participants. Leaflets and hand-outs can be e-mailed to the group.
Tips for Trainers
Keep the discussion interactive. Ask questions to trainees as to keep then engaged.
Requirements for participants
No specific requirements.
Analysis and evaluation
Can participant name three key elements of community development?
Can they find links between community development and community radio ethos and activities?
Scheduling
This is not a compulsory workshop, but if included it should go as part of an introduction and before research and interviewing