ABCD-Training-of-Trainers-Tools-July-2013
ABCD-Training-of-Trainers-Tools-July-2013
ABCD-Training-of-Trainers-Tools-July-2013
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
1.21. <strong>ABCD</strong> Principles:<br />
(Compiled by the Coady Institute)<br />
Session Title<br />
Session Objectives<br />
Duration <strong>of</strong> Session<br />
Resources<br />
<strong>Training</strong> Materials<br />
<strong>ABCD</strong> Principles<br />
Distinguish between <strong>ABCD</strong> <strong>Tools</strong> and Methods and an <strong>ABCD</strong> as an<br />
Approach or Set <strong>of</strong> Principles<br />
45 minutes<br />
Coloured paper<br />
Markers<br />
Examples <strong>of</strong> <strong>ABCD</strong> Principles<br />
Introduction<br />
If you are training people who already have a good understanding <strong>of</strong> <strong>ABCD</strong>, it can be a good idea to ask<br />
people to brainstorm <strong>ABCD</strong> principles to ensure that everyone is on the same page. This could be done<br />
at the beginning <strong>of</strong> the training. Alternatively, if you are working with people who have never been<br />
introduced to <strong>ABCD</strong>, this exercise can help to crystalize the key messages that facilitators are trying to<br />
deliver and can be done as a closing exercise.<br />
As you will see from the examples provided below, principles can be simple and explained using very<br />
few words or more complex touching on theories <strong>of</strong> community development. As the facilitator, use<br />
your own common sense to determine what will work best.<br />
Instructions:<br />
Ask the group to define the word “principle.” Usually, people will talk about common beliefs, underlying<br />
assumptions or overarching guiding messages.<br />
Hand out coloured paper and markers to participants. In small groups or as individuals, ask participants<br />
to brainstorm the key principles <strong>of</strong> <strong>ABCD</strong>. When they are finished, have them post their paper on the<br />
wall for everyone to read together. If there is time, some facilitators like to ask group members to<br />
clump the common principles together into overarching themes.<br />
Example <strong>of</strong> <strong>ABCD</strong> Principles (1):<br />
(Source: <strong>ABCD</strong> <strong>Training</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Trainers</strong>, Gordon Institute <strong>of</strong> Business Science and Coady International<br />
Institute)<br />
1. Commitment achieving ‘low hanging fruit’ (activities individuals or groups can achieve using their<br />
own resources)<br />
2. The people <strong>of</strong> the community are the experts <strong>of</strong> that community<br />
3. Communities have the answers more than outsiders<br />
4. Discovering and finding your greatness<br />
5. People-Driven<br />
6. Agency (active citizens, not institutions)<br />
7. Actors versus victims, subjects versus objects, clients versus citizens<br />
8. A focus on confidence-building and courage<br />
9. Reminding communities <strong>of</strong> their self-belief/worth, confidence and reliance<br />
70
Change language