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.
How the activity should take place
- Brainstorm : Ask the participants to brainstorm what they understand by the term ‘Community development’.
- Note the results on a flip chart.
- Ask the participants to form small groups to discuss and compare the results of the discussion against Handout on Community Development
- Ask participants what of those elements can be found in the work that community media do
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. Distribute handout Community Development.
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