Gender and Technology Training Guidelines
(These are used extensively through out the programme)
Videos
Picture cards
Posters - prepared for the British Council exhibition on Do It Herself
The training uses a number of techniques - role plays, small group work, etc. At the
end of the manual you will find trainers’ notes that explains why we use these
techniques. There is also a list of games and energisers that you can use through out
the programme.
Possible Seating Arrangements for the Workshop
TRAINING GOALS
At the end of the training, participants will be able to :
understand what Technology is in the context of rural communities
understand the concept of gender
value the contribution made by poor rural women for survival of their
communities
determine the different roles of women and men
identify ways to enhance women’s existing technical skills.
CHECK LIST OF MATERIALS USED IN THE TRAINING
- Cards (small, different coloured)
- Chalk board/ white board and chalk or markers
- News-Print and markers
- Felt pens
- Tape or glue or pins
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