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Calendar September 2002 16 September-11 October 2002 The course pays extensive attention to the methods practitioners need to ensure childrens' participation and voice in development projects and processes. It covers participatory techniques for work with children, to help them express their priorities and experiences in ways that adults can appreciate and incorporate into practical planning and management. The techniques are often useful for the children themselves in articulating and expressing their situations and learning analytical and communication skills. Time is given to children's priorities and participation in monitoring and evaluation, and the question of helping children have a political voice in wider movements. There will be a range of case studies and field visits covering topics such as children's participation in environmental projects, working with excluded and alienated children, changing institutional approaches to child welfare, NGOs' work with children. From the course participants will gain: Level: professional Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom Participants: government and NGO staff, and academics involved in children's rights issues. Candidates should have relevant professional experience and ideally a first degree or equivalent professional qualification. They should be fluent in spoken and written English. We usually require a IELTS score of 7.0 for short course study fellows. Pre-course English can be arranged if requested. However, we are able to accept applicants without these academic or professional qualifications if we feel they will be appropriate study fellows. Tuition, fee, lodging: £3,400. Fee include all tuition costs (essential materials, study and field visits) and basic self-catering accommodation. Fees exclude daily living costs, meals, flights, etc. With the application form, please a CV and covering letter stating your own professional objectives, experience, personal interests and reason for applying for the short course you have chosen. Also include evidence of a) academic qualifications, b) spoken and written English, c) funding, d) references.
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