WEST AFRICAN RURAL
   DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
 Creating a Sustainable Future for West Africa 
WARD's Partners
The Gambia Technical Training Institute
The University of the Gambia
The Rural Development Insitute
The University for Development Studies
The International Youth Internship Program
Saint Mary's University and Okanagan University College
WARD Participants
Recent WARD Graduates
WARD Alumni Association
Participant Success Stories
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Organizational Structure, Staff, and Facilitators
A Background to the West African Situation
More about The Gambia
NGOs affiliated with WARD


Participant and Course Evaluation Method
Because this is an experiential, interactive curriculum, course and participant evaluation will vary somewhat from more traditional courses.

Course evaluation forms are distributed in each course. These forms are used by facilitators to solicit feedback on both course content and the process used in the presentation of the content as well as the effectiveness of the facilitator. The idea is to model the need for soliciting feedback and using that information to improve our teaching, a key concept in adult education.

Participant evaluation is based on the following:
Due to the nature of the courses, attendance, punctuality, and participation are emphasized. The timely completion of assignments is also of importance.

Participation is defined as one's willingness to contribute to discussions, to take part in role plays, and to actively involve oneself in group tasks.

Course Assignments will consist of daily journal writings, specific reading and writing assignments, and modular/course assignments.

Facilitation is defined as the preparation and delivery of presentations to the group, one's planning and organizational abilities, one's use of instructional techniques, and one's communication and facilitation skills displayed during mini-workshops.

Transcripts for each module are issued and available upon request. As this process takes time, we ask that you give us adequate notice of your request so as to avoid sending a late transcript to whomever requires it.

A diploma will be issued to you (by GTTI but also endorsed by OUC) for those having completed all modules.


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Training Programs
Module 1:
Community Development Foundations
Module 2:
Human Relations and Development
Module 3:
Economics and Development
Module 4:
Management and Development

For Potential Students
Program Costs:
(Includes Tuition, Books, Supplies, and Administrative Fees)

D3500 per module for indepedent students
D4500 per module for organization-sponsored students
Application Procedure
Course Evaluation and Transcript Informatio

Last website update: January 5th, 2006