Guide to Project Planning
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This guide focuses on strategic planning for non-profit projects. It includes exercises and worksheets.
Developing Learner-Centered Lessons
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation outlines ways to make a lesson learner-centered, such as mediating instruction and providing time for reflection. Also included is an overview of the Stages of Self-Direction Learning Model.
The Communication Process
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation covers interpersonal communication in a broad sense. It explains interpersonal communications in terms of messenger, message and audience, and how all three relate to each other.
Assessment -Week 3
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is a detailed lesson plan for a Moodle session on assessment - the purpose of conducting assessments and techniques. Included are activities/tasks, reading suggestions, objectives, expected outcomes, follow-up and handouts for the course's third session.
Speaking - Week 5
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is a detailed lesson plan for a second Moodle session on speaking - the challenges of teaching speaking and the teacher's role in providing feedback and assessment. Included are activities/tasks, reading suggestions, objectives, expected outcomes, follow-up and handouts for the course's fifth session.
Methods of Teaching English -Week 7: Writing -Part 2
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation is to be used when giving the Methods of Teaching English course entitled Writing - Part 2 (week 7). It offers a step-by-step outline of that class, including objectives, tasks and activities.
Writing - Week 6
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is a detailed lesson plan for a Moodle session on writing - planning writing assignments, identifying techniques and creating a cognitive map of one's thought process. Included are activities/tasks, reading suggestions, objectives, expected outcomes, follow-up and handouts for the course's sixth session.
Training Manual
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This manual focuses on the importance of political participation for youth and provides strategies for communication, combating corruption and organizing campaigns that are designed for young people.
Grammar -Week 10
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is the second lesson plan for a Moodle session on grammar. It builds off of the previous session and continues to explore questions related to grammar teaching. Included are activities/tasks, reading suggestions, objectives, expected outcomes, follow-up and handouts for the course's tenth session.
Methods of Teaching English -Week 2: Learner Characteristics
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation is to be used when giving the Methods of Teaching English course entitled Learner Characteristics (week 2). It offers a step-by-step outline and includes objectives, tasks and activities for that class.
Moodle Final Exam
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is the final exam for the Moodle trainees. The exam is in multiple choice form, and the answer key is bolded.
Project Documentation
Language(s): French
Published: 2010
This manual provides an outline for documentation of a strategic plan. Through examples and worksheets, the reader can learn to create an official write-up for his/her planned project.
Integrating Skills -Week 11
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is a detailed lesson plan for a Moodle session on integrating skills - the linking of listening, reading, speaking and writing skills. Included are activities/tasks, objectives, reading suggestions, expected outcomes, follow-up and handouts for the course's eleventh session.
Capacity Building
Language(s): French
Published: 2010
This manual provides a framework for strategic planning and local capacity building using the Program Planning Objectives (PPO) method. The presentation outlines a roadmap for project planning from deciding to pursue a project through implementation. The training also provides worksheets to guide the planning process.
Investigative Journalism: Social Media Platforms
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation gives an overview of various social media platforms on the web, such as Facebook and Blogger. It includes practical instructions on how to do effective Google searches and how to upload videos to YouTube.
Speaking - Week 4
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document is a detailed lesson plan for a Moodle session on speaking - the elements of successful speech and how speech is used in the classroom. Included are activities/tasks, reading suggestions, objectives, expected outcomes and follow-up for the course's fourth session.
Methods of Teaching English -Week 10: Grammar - Part 2
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation is to be used when giving the Methods of Teaching English course entitled Grammar - Part 2 (week 10). It offers a step-by-step outline and includes objectives, tasks and activities for that class.
Investigative Journalism: Research and Writing
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation focuses on researching and writing journalistic stories. It includes detailed instructions on how to plan for producing an investigative news story.
Methods of Teaching English -Week 5: Speaking -Part 2
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation is to be used when giving the Methods of Teaching English course entitled Speaking - Part 2 (week 5). It offers a step-by-step outline and includes objectives, tasks and activities for that class.
Investigative Journalism: Conducting Interviews
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation gives tips for conducting interviews. It covers different modes of interviews, including opinion, background and detail, and describes how and when each should be used.
Marketing
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum explains marketing techniques and strategies such as those relating to product, price, place and promotion. It includes five case studies.
Identifying Women's Challenges and Needs in Rural Communities
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation addresses the issue of development in rural communities, with a special focus on gender issues.
A Training Session on: The Activation of Participatory Techniques for Group Work
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This extensive presentation details strategies for effective group participation and community partnership. Although focused on a rural education project, it offers a general framework for community participation and engagement.
Training Manual for Local Union Representatives
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
The manual describes the position of a local union representative and the qualities to look for when hiring one. It is applicable to a broad range of trades.
A Training Session on: Participatory Strategic Planning
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation outlines various approaches to strategic planning with special attention to strengthening partnerships and resource mobilization. The focus is on institutional development and educational projects.
The Path to Sustainability
Language(s): English, French
Published: 2010
The presentation focuses on the continuum of care for breast cancer, and key issues in patient support, reaction of the patient, and patient navigation. It also includes a summary of the project in French.
Instruments and Obstacles to Organizational Stability
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This manual provides a toolkit for starting organizations. It addresses themes such as planning, coordination, employment, supervision, information management, financial resources and advocacy. In addition, the manual provides a series of recommendations to overcome challenges when starting an organization.
Advocacy and Promotion
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation defines advocacy and its key elements, such as analysis, planning, strategic plan, mobilization, action, evaluation and continuity.
The Life Cycle of Projects and their Administration
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum contains instruction on the life cycle of projects, including planning, organization, implementation, evaluation and sustainability. It also includes a set of sample forms.
Project Formulation
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation on project management focuses on financial, technical and institutional management. Special focus is given to the importance of participatory project management in the development sector.
Management of Meetings
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum explains how to administer meetings, including details on the duties of each participant. It also provides sample forms for the drafting of agendas and lists of attendees.
Best Practices for NGOs and Non-profit Organizations
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
The presentation provides a set of best practices for NGOs and non-profit organizations, such as the mission statement and evaluation. It includes information on the Board of Directors, the issue of conflict of interests, human resources, transparency, the development of financial resources and community participation.
Guide to the Participatory Approach
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This training manual guides instructors on how to create participatory programs. Using the experiences of projects in Arab countries, the guide explains methods for increasing community involvement in the research and planning stages of development projects.
Essentials of Grant Management
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation describes key topics for award management including: documents in the award package, reporting, managing the funds, the grant management team, and communication. It also focuses on how to increase organizational accountability and credibility.
Performance Evaluation for NGOs
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation addresses the main aspects of performance evaluation for NGOs. It focuses on nine points: mission statement and goals, legislation, membership, governing bodies, planning and implantation, services and programs, IT, financial resources and the relations with governmental and international organizations.
The Jordanian Women: Political Participation and Decision Making
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum addresses the role of women in political participation decision making in Jordan. It provides historical insights and obstacles for attaining a critical mass of women in high-ranking positions.
How To Write a Successful Proposal?
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation provides guidance for writing a successful proposal for international foundations and organizations.
Leaders' Guide
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This guide offers a general overview of leadership skills and collective action strategies.
Democratic Governance
Organization: American Near East Refugees Aid (ANERA)Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation defines democratic governance, its processes and its effect on efficiency. It emphasizes the role of leadership and organizational structure in fostering democratic governance.
Breast Health/Breast Cancer Awareness Program - Workplace Session
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
The presentation focuses on the importance of discussing breast cancer, breast cancer statistics, risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
Webinar: Getting and Maintaining Support for Your Internal CSR Programs
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation focuses on the importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR), getting buy-in at higher levels, making the “business case” for internal CSR programs, broadening internal colleague support networks, and making the program work for your company/organization.
Guide to Approaching Gender and Development
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This guide presents an overview of theories on gender and development, including historical and religious perspectives and references to Morocco. The guide concludes with data collection and analysis methods for integrating gender into development approaches.
A Training Session on: Measuring Conflict: Mediation and Negotiation
Organization: Near East FoundationLanguage(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
Advocacy and Promotion for Women Empowerment Programs
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation describes the role of promotion and advocacy campaigns. It addresses factors related to the type of audience targeted, stages of brainstorming, sources of information and timing.
The Role of Organizational Structures in the Institutional Consolidation of Non-profit NGOs
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation focuses on the role and responsibilities of the administrative council in strategic planning, policy making, supervision, resources development and advocacy.
Administration and Organizational Structures
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation describes the administrative structure of an organization. It focuses on the roles of main actors in an organization: the director, policy maker, planner, executive trainer, representatives, arbitrator and mediator. Lastly, the presentation focuses on the leadership role of the president.
A Training Session on: The Preparation of Projects in Partnership
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This presentation describes project design and management techniques that utilize social and community partners. Attention is given to aspects of financial and human resource management for sustainable programs.
Strategic Planning and Management of Educational Projects
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This training guide outlines approaches to strategic planning, with special attention to strengthening partnerships and resource mobilization. The focus is on institutional development and educational projects.
A Training Session on Communication
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This training guide gives an overview of communication theory and practical applications, with the aim of increasing and improving community participation.
Women Empowerment
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2010
This curriculum addresses issues related to women's empowerment and the link to development.