Community Media/ICT4D JAMAICA/Draft Curriculum Media Training Workshop Jeffrey Town

Day 1 - Objectives

 * To identify priority learning needs of the Jeffrey Town Community
 * To explore ways in which community media can address these needs.

Morning Session
Facilitated discussion on learning needs of the community;
 * Identification and characterization of main target groups, strategies to reach this group, what else do we need to know about them;
 * Identification of gaps or opportunities in existing knowledge attitude and practices (how is the problem addressed now – or not?)
 * Filling the gaps and identifying the objective (ie.e learning skills motivation, information sharing, building knowledge, changing attitudes etc.)
 * Identification of internal and external resources required and support systems

Afternoon session
Facilitated discussion (continued...)
 * Measuring the impact of the intervention – How do we know we are reaching our target and what effect has the programme had?
 * Defining subject matters and topics

Day 2 - Objectives

 * To identify the shape and sound of the programme
 * To develop competency in using improvisation as a tool for content development.

Afternoon Session

 * Creating radio drama
 * Developing characters and storylines; improvisation; using drama to stimulate discussion
 * Activity -- Small groups use drama techniques to demonstrate thematic areas
 * Activity -- Presentation of pieces and discussion of effectiveness

Day 3 - Objectives

 * Identifying the Actors as a Team
 * Identifying planning elements

Morning session
Working group
 * Activity -- Small groups will research content; set-up programme schedules; brainstorm resource persons; prepare script framework for Programmes 1-5
 * Teleconference Call (12-1pm) with KRUU FM, Iowa, USA - Leader in Open Source Radio.
 * Questions for James Moore and Roland Wells, KRUU FM

Day 4 - Objectives

 * Producing a pilot
 * Pilot review and evaluation