Trainers notes: EAR Toolbox
| Introduction | This Section introduces the key tools. Participants will learn how to effectively use these tools through practicing them in a field work situation. |
| Timing/duration | 2 days-first day learning the tools, practicing them, drawing up interview schedules and short questionnaires. Second day practicing tools in selected field situation organised before workshop begins. |
| Target audience | Those intending to use EAR in their projects, including those who will take on the role of EAR researcher. |
| Prerequisite skills/knowledge | Section one of EAR handbook must be completed by participants (beginners). |
| Unit objectives/expected outcomes | Participants will have the basic skills required to use the key tools. |
| Pre-workshop activities | None required. |
| Notes on using exercises | Participants should work in project teams where possible. |
| Equipment needed | Large sheets of paper, text markers, space for group discussions, computers if available. |
| Comments |
Day Two: EAR Toolbox
| TOPICS | EXERCISES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| AM 1 | Session 1 | Review of Day 1 | Discussion |
| Overview of the toolbox and key tools |
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| AM 2 | Session 2 | Participant observation and field notes | Exercise 1 and Exercise 2 |
Interviews, in-depth and group |
Exercise 3 and Exercise 4 | ||
| Exercise 5 | |||
PM 1&2 |
Session 2 |
Participatory Techniques: Maps and diagrams |
Exercise 6 |
Participatory Techniques: Grouping, ranking and comparing |
Exercise 7 | ||
Participatory Techniques: Sequencing, calenders and charts |
Exercise 8 | ||
Short questionnaire-based surveys |
Exercise 9 | ||
Diaries, feedback and self-documentation |
Exercise 10 | ||
| Public/published information and documentation | |||
| Read through examples and plan for the following day field trip in research groups |
Day Three: EAR Toolbox
All day field trip to practice tools.
Work in small research team groups.