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close this bookBalancing the Scales - Facilitators' manual (Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development - Uganda, 1999, 50 p.)
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3: Timetables

Timetable for a Three-Day Workshop

Day One: Gender Concepts

Time

Topic

Method

Resources

08.30-09.00

1. Introductions

Welcoming address Introductory exercise in pairs


09.00-10.00

2. Orientation

Review of expectations, objectives and workshop agenda

Individual recording of hopes and fears for the workshop

Plenary discussion Presentation of objectives and timetable

Cards
Flipchart
Statement of objectives and timetable in Participants’ Manual

10.00-10.30

3. Official Opening

Speech by chief guest


10.30-11.00

Tea Break



11.00-13.00

4. Attitudes towards

Gender Exploration of participants’ views on gender differences

Mini-case studies
Small group and plenary discussions

‘The Choice is Yours’ or ‘Two Families’ (2.1&2.2)
‘Proverbs & Sayings’ (2.3)
‘Cultural Rules for Women and Men’ (2.4)
‘The Stake’ (2.5)

13.00-14.00

Lunch



14.00-15.00

5. Gender Concepts

Key concepts related to gender issues and relationships

Plenary discussion

Flipcharts of key points from previous discussions ‘Gender Concepts’ (3)

15.00-15.15

Tea Break



15.15-16.45

6. Identifying Gender

Issues Exploration of situations in which differences mean inequalities

Dramatic sketch
Small group and plenary discussion

‘A No Win Situation’ or a commissioned drama (4.1)

16.45-17.15

7. Reflection

Review of ideas and issues arising from the previous case studies

Plenary discussion

Flipcharts of key points from previous discussions ‘Common Opinions’ (4.2)

17.15-17.30

8. Evaluation

Arrangements for daily feedback sessions

Plenary discussion

Flipchart

Day Two: Gender Analysis

Time

Topic

Method

Resources

08.30-08.45

9. Recap

Review of Day One

Presentation by ‘daily evaluation committee’


08.45-10.00

10. Gender Facts, Figures & Opinions

A situation analysis of gender issues according to sectors

Small group discussion
Feedback in plenary session

‘Gender Facts, Figures and Opinions’ (5)

10.00-10.45

11. The Policy Environment

Review of Ugandan-specific and global statements on gender equality

Small group and plenary discussions

Sections 6.1-6.6

10.45-11.00

Tea Break



11.00-11.45

12. Gender Analysis

Introduction to the main participatory methods

Presentation and plenary discussion

Sections 7.1-7.2

11.45-12.30

13. Daily Activity Profile

Introduction to an important gender analysis tool

Small group exercises and presentation

‘Tools for Gender Analysis’ (7.3, Part 1)

12.30-13.30

Lunch



13.30-14.45

14. Roles and Access & Control Profiles

Identifying roles, access and control

Presentation in plenary and small group exercises

‘Tools for Gender Analysis’ (7.3, Part 2)

14.45-15.15

15. Practical and Strategic Gender Needs

Distinguishing between practical and strategic gender needs

Mini case-study and plenary discussion

‘Practical and Strategic Gender Needs’ (7.4)

15.15-15.45

16. Gender Equality and Empowerment Framework

A tool for empowering women in development programmes

Presentation, case-study and plenary discussion

‘Gender Equality and Empowerment Framework’ (7.5)

15.45-16.00

Tea Break



16.00-17.30

17. Gender Issues in the Workplace

Case studies and plenary discussion

‘Namusoke’s Journey Between’ (8.1). ‘The Power Game’(8.2)

Day Three: Gender in Management. Policy Formulation and Programme Planning

Time

Topic

Method

Resources

08.30 - 08.45

18. Recap

Review of Day Two

Presentation by ‘daily evaluation committee’


08.45-10.30

19. Gender Issues in Management

Role play, case study and plenary discussion

‘The Problem Group’ (8.3)
‘The Challenge’(8.4)
‘Lessons Learnt’ (8.5)

10.30-11.00

Tea break



11.00-13.00

20. Gender-Responsive Policy Making

Synopses of six ministries’ gender policies, action plans and plenary discussion

Sections 9.1-9.7

13.00-14.00

Lunch



14.00-15.30

21. Gender-Responsive Planning

Introduction of planning tools and plenary discussion

‘General Guidelines’ (10.1)
‘Using the Logframe’ (10.2)

15.30-15.45

Tea break



15.45-17.00

22. Monitoring and Evaluation

Presentation and plenary discussion

Sections 11.1-11.7

17.00-17.30

23. Workshop Conclusion

Evaluation questionnaire


Timetable for a Two-Day Workshop

Day One: Gender Concepts and Sender Analysis

Time

Topic

Method

Resources

08.30-08.45

1. Introductions

Short welcoming address


08.45-09.00

2. Orientation

Presentation of workshop objectives and timetable


09.00-09.15

3. Official Opening

Speech by chief guest


09.15-10.30

4. Attitudes towards Gender

Exploration of participants’ views on gender differences

Mini-case study Small group brainstorms and plenary discussion

The Choice is Yours’ (2.1)
‘Proverbs and Sayings’ (2.3)

10.30-11.00

Tea Break



11.00-11.30

5. Gender Concepts

Key concepts related to gender issues and relationships

Plenary discussion

‘Gender Concepts and Terminology’ (3)

11.30-12.30

6. Gender Facts, Figures & Opinions

A situation analysis of gender issues according to sectors

Small group discussion Feedback in plenary session

‘Gender Facts, Figures and Opinions’ (5)

12.30-13.00

7. The Policy Environment

Review of Ugandan-specific and global statements on gender equality

Small group and plenary discussions

Sections 6.1-6.6

13.00-14.00

Lunch



14.00-14.45

8. Gender Analysis

Introduction to the main participatory methods

Presentation and plenary discussion

Sections 7.1-7.2

14.45-16.00

9. Roles and Access & Control Profiles

Identifying roles, access and control

Presentation in plenary and small group exercises

‘Tools for Gender Analysis - Roles and Access & Control Frameworks’ (7.3)

16.00-16.15

Tea Break



16.15-17.15

10. Gender Issues in the Workplace

Case study and plenary discussion

‘The Power Game’ (8.2)

Day Two: Gender in Management. Policy Formulation and Programme Planning

Time

Topic

Method

Resources

08.30-08.45

11. Recap

Review of Day One

Presentation by ‘daily evaluation committee’


0845-1030

12. Gender Issues in Management

Role play, case study and plenary discussion

‘The Problem Group’ (8.3)
‘The Challenge’ (8.4)
‘Lessons Learnt’ (8.5)

10.30-11.00

Tea break



11.00-13.00

13. Gender-Responsive Policy Making

Synopses of six ministries’ gender policies, action plans and plenary discussion

Sections 9 1-97

13.00-14.00

Lunch



14.00-15.30

14. Gender-Responsive Planning

Introduction of planning tools and plenary discussion

‘General Guidelines’ (10.1)
‘Using the Logframe’ (10.2)

15.30-15.45

Tea break



15.45-17.00

15. Monitoring and Evaluation

Presentation and plenary discussion

Sections 111-117

17.00-17.30

16. Workshop Conclusion

Evaluation questionnaire