Training Transformation - The Grail Centre

Objective 3: To send diplomas and transcripts to the 2008 participantsThe final diplomas and transcripts were sent to all the participants who successfully completed thecourse at the end of the March.Although diplomas are considered as one of the indicators and an important part of accomplishingthe course goals, conversely, some of the participants who did not complete all of the written workfor the diploma are engaged in valuable transformational work. Such is the case of Vivian Zilo, aparticipant from Khayalitsha whose mentor is marveled by her ability to practically use the skillslearnt from the course. She affirms her by emphasizing that, “Although Vivian did not complete thecourse, and is still struggling with the philosophy; her work in her community is phenomenal. Herprogramme is like an oasis in the desert.”[Ina Conradie Vivian’s mentor]Vivian’s case is a dilemma for Training for Transformation. The question is, how does Training forTransformation acknowledge those who can practically do the work vis-a vis those who havearticulately demonstrated their understanding of the theory and practice in writing? As theprogramme chose to accredit this course with the Institute for Development Studies(Kimmage, Ireland), it necessitates written work. A key area to explore is alternative methods ofassessment.8training for transformation biannual report January-June 2009