Robert  Chambers
Twenty-one sets of twenty-one ideas, activities and tips drawn from decades of international practical experience *Invaluable sourcebook on participatory training methods from the authority in the field *Essential for trainers, facilitators and teachers *Robert Chambers' author of "Whose Reality Counts?", and "Challenging the Professions" Making participation real requires workshops, training and learning that are themselves participatory. This sourcebook presents the results of the author's vast experience in the form of twenty-one sets of ideas, activities and tips, both serious and fun, for topics such as getting started, seating, forming groups, managing large numbers, analysis, feedback, evaluation and ending. From the Preface: "This is for all who try to help others learn and change... There is something here for participatory teachers and trainers; for organizers, moderators and facilitators who want their conferences and workshops to be interactive; for staff in training institutes who want to enliven their courses; for faculty and teachers in universities, colleges and schools who would like to enable students to do more of their own analysis; and for those engaged in management training who want to widen their repertoire." Booknews This sourcebook collects tips, strategies, ideas, and activities that may be useful to teachers, managers, or anyone else running learning or training workshops. Topics include planning, participant engagement, seating and size tips, responding to mi stakes, analysis of completed workshops, and dealing with participant behavior. Distributed by Stylus. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) More Reviews and Recommendations Biography Robert Chambers is Research Associate, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex and the author of Participatory Workshops (2002) and Ideas for Development (2005) About The Author: Robert Chambers is Research Associate, Institute of Development Studies, Unive
Participatory Workshops: A Sourcebook of 21 Sets of Ideas and Activities