PARTICIPATORY METHODS By Dr. Linda Mayoux ABSTRACT: PARTICIPATORY METHODS Participatory methods should be an integral part of any impact assessment for enterprise development. Their use is necessary to addressing the concerns of both the sustainable livelihoods approach and the human rights approach in DFID-funded enterprise interventions. Participatory methods are now well developed in relation to project-level impact assessment. CONTENTS: Introduction Section 1: WHAT ARE PARTICIPATORY METHODS? PRINCIPLES
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Glossary Babbie Chapter 1 Human Inquiry and Science epistemology Science of knowing; systems of knowing methodology Science of finding out; procedures for scientific investigation Agreement reality Things we “know” as part of our culture; both assists and hinders us (tradition‚ authority) Errors in inquiry - Inaccurate observations - overgeneralization (few similar events –> evidence of pattern?) - selective observation (focus on things that fit our idea‚ ignoring the rest) - illogical
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charged with training his or her employees choose an appropriate method? This article defines some of the most common training methods and reviews pros and cons for each one. The method by which training is delivered often varies based on the needs of the company‚ the trainee‚ and on the task being performed. The method should suit the audience‚ the content‚ the business¡¦ environment‚ and the learning objective. Ideally‚ the method chosen will motivate employees to learn‚ help employees prepare themselves
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grammar translation method GT appeared in the first half of the 19th century and was one of the nonscientific methods. Why is GT a classical method? GT was to help students appreciate L2 literature. L2 grammar helps them learn Ll grammar & grow mentally. Principles 1. Learning to read L2 literature – written language is superior to spoken language. L2 culture was literature and fine arts. 2. Translation from L2 to L1 and vise versa: a central goal 3. Communication: not emphasized 4.
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Cluster Sampling Cluster sampling‚ also called block sampling. In cluster sampling‚ the population that is being sampled is divided into groups called clusters. Instead of these subgroups being homogeneous based on selected criteria as in stratified sampling‚ a cluster is as heterogeneous as possible to matching the population. A random sample is then taken from within one or more selected clusters. For example‚ if an organization has 30 small projects currently under development‚ an auditor looking
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To: The BA 310 From: Date: February 23rd‚ 2014 RE: A Method to the Madness In A Method to the Madness‚ the core concept can be seen on how to navigate and manage properly one’s responsibilities in a method that is most effective when dealing with the increasing technology and information available in today’s world. Looking at successful business owners and entrepreneurs that manage multiple million dollar companies every day‚ they manage to organize multiple tasks‚ limit interruptions‚
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION Among the factors of production‚ the human resource element of any organization is most strategic and paramount. Performance appraisal therefore‚ is an important means by which organizations improve their chances of attaining their key operational goals. Employees‚ who know what and how much is expected of them‚ are likely to be more effective than those who are unclear about their role. It is in the light of this that organizations these days are becoming
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Netball is a game commonly played by females. Netball is a fast paced game involving the players to use many skills as well as having a good communication between the team players. Depending on the position that is being played‚ the game of netball will rely heavily on the anaerobic energy system with the aerobic energy system assisting in recovery between each energy burst. The duration of netball is 60 minutes consisting of four quarters of 15 minutes where there is a 3 or 5 minute break. The
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Scientific Method Scientific Method is considered a series of systematic steps and tools that leads to scientific knowledge. These steps allow us to carry out an investigation. Arises as a result of the experience that man has accumulated throughout its history such as the transformation that has been going on in the field of some experimental sciences. It is based on a series of steps and procedures organized for the entire cycle of an investigation. (Makafoosh‚ 1979) Exploratory research: is
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Motivational Methods Like many organizations today health care institutions are transforming or restructuring‚ using many motivating techniques. Whatever term used‚ process improvement‚ job design‚ restructuring‚ it amounts to downsizing. Even small change effects will reach not only the employees but also the customer and suppliers. Positive Downsizing Organizational downsizing constitutes a set of activities designed to improve organizational efficiency‚ productivity‚ and competitiveness
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