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Date: 18/07/2015
Location: Linden EnterpriseNetwork
Business Centre(a/k LEAP)
97-98 Republic Avenue
Mackenzie, Linden
Coordinator &Facilitator:
Ms. Anita Barron Elliott
Contact #’s: business 444-4058
Cell 663-6428
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ANITA BISCONSPROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC TUTORING SERVICES
Linden Enterprise Network
Region 10 Business Centre
97-98 Republic Avenue
Mackenzie
Linden
Tel.:444-4058 Home Miss Eliot 444-8080 and 663-6428 or 679 -1365
To President Granger’
President Granger’s Office
Georgetown.
Guyana.
18th December, 2015.
Dear Honorable President Granger,
I, Anita Barron Elliott, the owner of Anitabiscon’s – (Anita Business Consultancy and Tutoring
Service) would like to inform you of my intentions to develop and operates a voluntary learning
programme by the name of “Essential Skills for Self-Development” for out of school youths,
school dropouts, teenage mothers, small children in school, persons who want to become
Entrepreneurs and own their own businesses, etc. also interested adults (for participants from age
15 years – 45 years).
The programme comprises of six courses i.e. Literacy, Numeracy, Entrepreneur & Small
Business Management, and Basic Computer Skills, Basic Social Studies and Integrated Science
and three enrichment courses i.e. Social Etiquette, Counseling and Parenting Skills. The main
objective of this programme is to help participants to become functional literate, self-employed
and to boost their academic studies and employability for entering into the world of work.
I am a teacher for thirty (30) years out of which I was a Deputy Head teacher for twelve years.
Throughout my life I worked with slow learners, youths and adults at various institutions in
Linden and in Georgetown. Presently I operate a Consultancy and Tutoring Services where I am
offering Tutoring Services to children from Nursery to Grade 11 for a small fee.
My main focus for this new programme is to expose children, youths and young adults and slow
learners to all aspects of learning so that they can fit into society and make a contribution to its
development. I have been approached by several parents who are seeking help for themselves
and children to learn to read and write.
I am seeking grants or Sponsors or Scholarships from the Government of Guyana to continue the
programme which started on the 11th of September, 2015.The programme started with nine
participants, five studied Computer studies and four studies Literacy and numeracy. The first
batch of participants was sponsored by Professor Donnette Dennis Austin of the New York
University. She is the founder of the First International library located at Victory Valley which
give free classes to children in the Community, Wismar, These participants were all successful
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and will be Graduating on the 30th December, 2015 at the Linden Enterprise Net Work building
at 1500hrs. Invitation is extended to members of the office of the president. The Courses are
offered at a fee of $ 4500 per month per Course and a registration fee of $1600 per participants
to help to offset some of the overhead expenses for managing the program in the Linden
community for Six months. Attached to this cover letter is the entire programme outline.
Thank you in anticipation for an early reply.
Yours truly
……………………………
Anita Barron Elliott
(Programme Owner & Consultant)
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Essential Skills for Self Development of Youths
Describe the Situation
The Linden community is classified by the government of Guyana as a community with high
unemployment rate.
About 25% of the residents in this community are young single parents, 20% are young school
drop outs and unemployed and about 20% are children in school who cannot read or write.
Because of these socio-economic problems, they become vulnerable to all sorts of undesirable
opportunistic situations which often cause them to become frustrated, depressed and eventually
lead them to do other things which destroy their entire future.
Some of these youths, because they are not qualified, depend upon part time jobs to provide for
their basic needs. The few who are qualified and working needs job security. Most of them who
are security guards, their salary are so low and insufficient that they cannot effectively take care
of their basic needs. This is because they are not functionally and/or technologically literate.
They need some sort of training programme to help them to cope with their present situation and
to boost their employability level. Thus, they need for essential skills for self-development
programme. This programme comprises of Literacy, Numeracy, Basic Information Technology/
Computer skills, Entrepreneur and Small Business Management, Social Studies and Integrated
Science, also three enrichment Courses i.e. Social Etiquette, Guidance and Counselling and
Parenting skills Education to make them completely self-dependent, functionally literate, get
good jobs and create self-employment for themselves, school drop-outs and part time jobs for in-
school youths in the community.
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Description of Participants and Programme
The participants will be about twenty (20) persons both males and females, between the ages of
fifteen (15) years to forty-five (45) years which will include young mothers in the same age
group who are out of school, students who are in school but cannot read and write, school drop-
outs, unemployed and illiterate adults and to some extent those who are affected with HIV/AIDS
infection and need to provide for themselves.
Location of Programme
The location of the programme will be downstairs at the Linden Enterprise Network Business
Incubator, which is situated at 97-98 Republic Avenue, Mackenzie, Linden, Guyana.
Time of the Programme
The programme will be on Monday – Thursday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
Duration of Programme
The programme will be done for six (6) months in two phases where three courses will be
conducted per phase for three months i.e. Computer Skills ,Numeracy and literacy.
Entrepreneur and Small Business Management, Basic Integrated Science and Social studies in
the second phase. Social Etiquette, Parenting skills and Counseling will be done throughout the
six (6) months period. At the end of the first three months and at the Completion of the
programme there will be assessments, evaluations and practical assessments. Each programme
will be comprised of two contact hours per week, one (1) day per week for each programme
except for the Social Etiquette Parenting skills and Counseling Programme which will be done
on Thursdays afternoon. The programme will commence on 11th September 2015 and
completed on the 11th December 2015. No registration fee nor Tuition will be taken for the
Social Etiquette, Parenting Skills and Counseling Programme. It is expected that at the end of the
programme, students who want to continue with their studies will enroll into the regular tutoring
programme offered by the institution where they will have a chance or the opportunity to write
the Caribbean Secondary School Examination (CSEC/CXC) and will have to pay a fee for any
subject or course selected. This strategy will make learning easier for both learners and the
teachers.
Courses Offered
Courses offered in 4 levels are; Literacy, Numeracy, Basic Information Technology/ Computer
skills for Self-development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management .i.e. creating
small shops/stalls, food stalls and broiler production, and Farming as a Business. Also Social
Etiquette parenting skills and counseling. The monies collected will be used for the
sustainability of the programme to purchase other resource materials and to assist in the
payments of stipends for the facilitators, for a working Capital and operating expenses.
Presently the Institution is offering pre-CXC and CXC programs for students, youths, school
dropouts and adults who need to boost their educational and employability Status. The Institute
offers (10) CXC subjects, these are:
English Language (A), Mathematics, Social Studies, Integrated Science, Agricultural Science,
Human & Social Biology, Biology, Electronic Document Preparation and Management
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(E.D.P.M)/ IT, Principles of Business where students pay fees to attend classes. There are six
qualified Teachers/ lecturers with the institution who teach different subjects.
Rationale for conducting the Programme
The programme is designed to meet the need of participants who wish to improve their
Numeracy, Literacy, Basic Computering skills, Entrepreneur and to acquire knowledge in
Science, Social Studies Social Etiquette and Parenting skills, through practical lessons, dealing
with situations in school, at work, at home and in their communities. The intention is to provide
a supportive learning environment where basic Computer skills, Literacy, Numeracy, Business
and Parenting skills are studied and the background of each participant is respected. This
programme will provide learners with options to explore develop and strengthen these skills.
It will provide; support for parents, community builders, empowerment of youths and
alternatives to television, ideas on safe place for children, work skills, Mathematical concepts
and skills, literacy and reading and functional computer literate skills.
The teenage parents, youths and students would be the most active participants in the programme
and learning process. They will not be passive recipients of Instruction instead they will be able
to select, reflect on and adapt or use the Numeracy, Literacy and Computer, Business activities
and to an extent Parenting skills experienced during the training programme to meet and satisfy
their own needs.
Literacy is viewed as a way of communicating. It is rooted in oral Social communication. The
verbal communication skills of the participant are often well developed in order to compensate
for the less developed reading, counting/ calculation and writing skills. It is hoped that
throughout the programme, participants will gain greater confidence in themselves and in their
abilities to calculate, read and write and to computerize their documents, so that they can gain
and create self-employment for themselves at the end of the programme. They will have more
tools to enrich and improve their family life.
The inclusion of Introducti112n to Computer, as part of this programme, derives from the
assumption that adequate provision should be made for enabling participants to gain the
knowledge and skills in basic Computer Technology as part of their learning process. It will also
help them to become effective social participants. The materials are based on several sources
such as:
1. Literacy (level 1-4):
Main sessions:
Week 1-12 Phonics
Words at work (level 1-4)
2. Numeracy
Week 1-12 Concept of Numbers and Counting
Mathematical Concepts (level 1-4)
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3. Basic Computer Skills (level 1-4)
Introduction to Computer
Intermediate
Electronic Document Preparation and Management (E.D.P.M)
Advanced Computer Skills
4. Entrepreneur and Small Business Management (level 1-4)
Introduction to Small Business Management
Marketing
Production and Finance
Business Plan preparation
5. Social Studies
The Family
Groups and Institutions
Government
Caricom
6. Science
The Body System
Nutrition
Plants
Animals
Environment
Enrichment Subjects are;
a. Parenting skills
Listening skills
Positive discipline
Conflict Management
b. Supplementary lessons &Counseling sessions (Handouts & Guest lectures)
Suicide
HIV/AIDS
Unemployment and Youths
Work Search skills
Letter writing and Communication skills
Let’s talk about food (Nutrition)
Is my home safe for my children?
Drugs use and abuse
Domestic violence and the Family
Socialization and Street Children.
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Learning strategies selected for the Programme
- Ice breaker and exercises
- Brainstorming exercise
- Field tips, surveys & Research work
- Discussion
- Journal writing/ using dictionary
- Define and discuss terms and phrases
- Questions and answers
- Identifying problems/ situations with his/her child
- Role play, drama, dancing, singing, reciting poems to depict different social issues and
parenting problems
- Drawing pictures to express feelings
- Self-introspection
- Manipulation of objects to bring out concepts
- Creating cartoons for story telling
- Building word banks, free flow writing
- Using positive adjectives to describe a situation; Crossword puzzle
- Sharing ideas, debates, panel discussions
- Lecture/ Demonstrations
- Role Modeling – discipline attitude
- Bingo forms, dominos to do addition
- Various real life small business promotion
- Using counting blocks, fraction charts and Number line and problem tables
Resources chosen for the Programme:
Human resource
Lecturers/ Teachers/ Community facilitator, Managers, Religious leaders, Community leaders,
Parents, Police officers, Youth workers, Peer Educators, Nurse, HIV/AIDS Activists.
Material Resources:
- Television & Video / P.A system (mini)
- Tape recorder & Audio cassettes
- Flash cards, card boards & markers
- Chalk board, chalk
- Folder, paper, pen, pencils, eraser
- Hand tacks, scotch tape, paste
- Staple machines
- Charts, flip charts, corks
- Newspaper
- Manuals – Numeracy, Literacy & Entrepreneurship
- Basic Information Technology
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- Equipment (3) complete computers, photocopiers
- Paper number lines, Fraction charts, buttons, etc.
Literacy Skills Section
Learning Objectives/ Specific Objectives
By the end of the training programme participants should be able to:
Literacy:
 Pronounce letters and sounds correctly
 Use Flash cards to do reading
 Write short notes about themselves
 Make word bank with difficult words in passages and learn basic English
 Complete forms, questionnaires
 Write letters, stories, answer comprehension passages, essays, answer questions and write
stories based on pictures
 Read with 100% accuracy
 Discuss social issues
 Participate in general reasoning
 Write English at Basic CXC level
Parenting Skills and Functional Literacy
By the end of the training programme participants especially young mothers should be able to:
Ages & Stages:
 Build reading skills with normal growth and development in children
 Discuss realistic expectation with their children
 Understand and discuss realistic differences in children temperament
 Build group atmosphere
Family:
 Use skill as learners and as parents to recognize the importance and strength of the family
as a support unit.
 Understand and develop tolerance for different family types
 Learn words and phrase relating to topic of “Family”
 Learn some words and phrase to types of family, functions of family and family forms
Building Self-Esteem in our children
 Develop and understanding of positive self-esteem
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 Demonstrate how to build positive self-esteem
 Write positive self-esteem strategies
 Draw what is being read to them (Comprehension skills)
Practice talking so the children will understand us:
 Explain and discuss the process of communication both Verbal and Non-verbal
 Express some words and phrases related to the topic of communication
 Use the dictionary effectively
 Practice writing skills to learn ‘I’ message
Why children make you so angry
 Recognize and accept the physical symptoms of emotions in their bodies
 Express their feelings, both physically and verbally in a healthy way
 Read for meaning
 Write in a true-flow fashion in order to problem solving
 Create visuals through the use of pictures
 Match pictures with words
Listening skills:
 Understanding the Empathy
 Use knowledge and experience as learner and as parents to develop skills needed to listen
effectively
 Practice listening skills
 Practice role playing as an appreciation of their reading skills
Positive discipline (Social Studies Skills)
 Understand and define the term discipline & punishment
 Understand the reasons for misbehavior
 Use the skills as learners and as parents to learn positive discipline techniques
 Use pictures and written responses to improve comprehension
 Improve word recognition
Conflict Management:
 Understand the connection between our thoughts, our feelings, and our behavior
 Practice to stop, think, breathe and relax before acting in a situation
 Understand what is going on for your children when they misbehave and develop ways to
prevent anger
 Develop and practice steps for conflict resolution
 Improve listening and comprehension skills by paying attention
 Use role play to apply learned strategies
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NUMERACY PROGRAMMES
Rationale – Numeracy sessions
Participants will gain a better understanding of the number system and the metric system so as to
calculate correctly and with accuracy and confidence. They will also learn to make use of
Mathematical materials used every day in the home and in the community. To count and
calculate, which would help them to concrete tasks easily. Mastering numeracy will also help
them to develop specific skills associated in the Mathematical entry requirement for employment
as craftsman, businessmen/women and for preparation to write the subject at CXC and for self-
employment. This will also help them to adopt in a constantly changing economy.
Numeracy Overview of Contents
Month 1
Module 1 – Wks. 1-3
(Literacy Skills)
Evaluation of Module
Module 2 – Wks. 4-7
. Place value
. Addition/ Subtraction of whole numbers
. Word problems
. Identifying cue words for solving essential problems
. Multiplying whole numbers
. Dividing whole numbers
. Basic concepts of fractions
. Addition/ Subtraction of fractions
. Multiplication and Division of Fractions
. Basic concepts of Decimal
. Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
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cific Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants should be able to:
1. Match two graphs of identical objects, different objects and real objects with a set of
drawn objects.
2. Develop concept of smaller/ larger
3. Sort objects according to length
4. Create and copy patterns
5. Recognize and write numerals from 0 – 100
6. Develop an understanding of number concept
7. Understand concept of number line
8. Develop the concept of Measuring length
9. Identify and use Mathematical symbols e.g. (+), (-), (x), (÷), etc
10. Develop the concept of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using concrete
objects
11. Write the time
12. Tell time using a digital clock
13. Estimate and measure temperature to the nearest degree Celsius
14. To recognize and complete a sample pattern of Geometric objects
15. Practice to recognize numerals and place values
16. Practice estimating large numbers of concrete objects
17. Grasp concept of greater than and less than
18. Use dominoes as a model for addition and subtraction
19. Use repeated addition as a model for subtraction
20. Use objects as a model for division
21. Make and use problem table for Multiplication
Month 2
Evaluation of Module
Module 3 – Wks. 8-9
Evaluation
Module 4
Weeks 10-12
. Percentage – changing Fractions
. Decimals and percent to equivalent fractions
. Decimals and percent to equivalent forms
. Basic concepts of Equation
. Solving percent problems
. Introduction to Metric System
. Basic Geometry Concepts of Polygons and Angles
. Polygons and Circles: finding Perimeters
Circumferences and Areas
. Basic (CXC) Mathematical operations
. Algebra
. Geometry
. Mathematics
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22. Develop the concept of a fraction as part of a region divided into equal sized pieces
23. Develop the concept of common fraction as part of a whole unit of length, part of a whole
unit of volume, etc.
24. Develop the concept of decimal using a length, area or volume model
25. Develop the concept of percent
26. Measure perimeter, area and volume
27. Explain geometrical and algebraically concepts in Mathematics
Rationale for Entrepreneurship Programme
The Entrepreneurship Programme has a double role:
1. It is intended to make a social contribution
2. It is designed to ensure that students/ participants immediately on completion of the
course take their place in society, especially in the economic system as productive
members of society.
This programme involves the development of skills, knowledge and attitudes which will make
initial employment mutually beneficial to participants and/ employer or students/trainees as sole
traders. On the other hand the programme is intended to contribute to personal development of
participants/ students/ trainees. It is designed to provide a basis for further studies in specialized
areas of interest to allow for occupation, mobility and to increase competence and confidence in
coping with different aspects of the world of work. This involved the requirement that the
objectives of a balanced education should be met.
General Objectives of the Component of the Training Programme
The general objectives of the course are:
1. To help participants acquire knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes necessary for
success in Entrepreneurship and small business management and its administrative
organization.
2. To aid participants in developing an understanding of the Guyanese economy,
particularly the business sector of the economy.
3. To guide participations to explore the functioning of businesses within their respective
area of interest in their community and to help them to relate this knowledge to activities
outside of their communities.
4. To inculcate in participants as awareness of the importance of analyzing their own
business before making decisions.
5. To make clear the scope that business careers offer for self-realization
6. To instill in participants the need to exercise business ethics in the distribution of goods
and/or services as a moral obligation of citizenship.
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
Specific Objectives
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By the end of the training programme participants should be able to:
1. Describe the development of any economic activity for example: Farming as a business,
Building Technology - Joinery and Carpentry, Electrical Instillation, Craft, etc.
2. List the functions of a business
3. Discuss the nature of business organization
4. State the type(s) of economic system and identify their characteristics and goals
5. Identify the differences between private and public sectors
6. Understand the basic skills necessary for being a successful entrepreneur
7. Apply the principles learnt/taught to become a successful entrepreneur
8. Develop and execute a business plan
9. Start a business in a community
10. Market their business effectively
Programme Overview
Duration of Course (3 months)/ (12 weeks) (24 contact hours)
1 days per week – (2 hrs. per day)
Month 1
Overview of the Course:
Week 1
- Function, nature of business and business organization
- The concept of entrepreneurship
- Critical skills needed for successful entrepreneurship
Week II
- Myths a successful entrepreneur should overcome
- Deciding on the kind of business to be involved in
- Consideration to be made in starting your own small business
Week III-IV
- Factors that determine failure or success in business
- How to lower the risk in starting your own business
- Developing a business plan
- Month Two
Week V-VI
- Why a plan is needed
- Components of the plan
- Consideration is writing the plan
- Errors to avoid in writing a business plan, etc.
- Writing the executive summary
- Creating a mission statement
- Legal support for the business
- Issues of management
- Staffing
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Week V11-VIII
Financial Matters
- Cash flow forecast
- Balance sheet statement
- Profit & Loss Statement
- Setting the correct price
Week X
- Financing the business
- Equity, borrowing and other forms of acquiring capital
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Month Three
Week XI
- Other operational issues
- Marketing & Promoting the business
- Paying taxes
- Obtaining a business license
Week X11
- Getting started with your own business
- Preparing for CXC Examination
- Graduation and presentation of certificate of participation
Evaluation
Participants successfully completing their own business plan and a small business will be
awarded a certificate of training and participation.
Certification of Programme
To obtain the certificate, participants must:
1. Achieve a minimum attendance of 75%
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2. Obtain minimum of 70% of the total marks awarded through practical evaluations and
30% of the total marks through theoretical evaluations
The Practical Evaluation includes groups and individual work in designing and presenting
business plans and specifically your own personal business plan. Completing a small business of
your choice or interest and make a profit of 50% and over.
Theoretical Evaluation includes (continuous assessment) oral quiz, question and answer segment,
writing and executing a market survey of needs, doing a market research, writing a business plan
and a self-evaluation questionnaire and a test.
Name of Facilitators for the following programs
1. Anita Barron Elliott – Coordinator & Facilitator- Social Etiquette , Parenting Skills &
Counseling
2. W Thom & A Elliott Facilitators- (Entrepreneur & Small Business Management,)
3. Jamella Duncan Facilitator- Computer skills (Electronic Document Preparation &
Management (EDPM)
4. O Vickery Facilitator (Social Studies )
5. L Joseph Facilitator –( Science)
6. A Elliott Facilitator –( Literacy)
7. C TaiteFacilitator- (Numeracy)
8. Rodlyn Waldron – Receptionist/Clerk
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Evaluation of the Programme
Date: January, 2016
Location: Linden Enterprise Network,
Business Centre
97-98 Republic Avenue
Mackenzie, Linden
Name of Programme: Essential Skills for Self Development in the 21st Century
We appreciate the time you take to provide valuable feedback to us about the programme you
have been involved in. This questionnaire forms an evaluation for the programme. Please tick
the most appropriate answer(s) which will help us to modify, restructure and plan programs in
the future to better satisfy your needs.
Questionnaire
1. Gender: Male ( ) Female ( )
2. Age range: 9yr- 11 years ( ) 12-15 years ( ) 16-19 years ( ) 20-23 years ( )
24 years & over ( )
3. Area of Residence: Block 22 ( ) Silvertown ( ) One Mile ( ) Half Mile ( )
Silver City ( ) Victory Valley ( ) Blue Berry Hill ( ) Buck Hill ( )
Christainburg ( ) Mackenzie ( ) Amelia’s Ward ( )
4. Family Type
Nuclear ( ) Extended ( ) Single Parent ( ) Common Law ( )
5. Age group and number of children in home
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
...…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
...…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Education status:
Primary ( ) Secondary ( ) Tertiary ( )
7. Employment status:
Employed ( ) Self-employed ( ) Unemployed ( )
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8. Area of Interest in programme
Parenting Skills and Literacy ( ) Numeracy and Self Development ( )
Basic Computer skills & Entrepreneur & Small Business Management ( )
9. Level of Literacy and Parenting skills
High literacy/ High Parenting Skills ( )
High Literacy/ Low Parenting Skills ( )
Low Literacy/ High Parenting Skills ( )
Low Literacy/ Low Parenting Skills ( )
10. Which of the levels (1-4) offered in the programme did you prefer?
Level 1 ( ) level 2 ( ) Level 3 ( ) Level 4 ( )
11. Which was the most successful session(s) or levels and why?
…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
….…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
12. Which was the least successful session or level(s) and why?
…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
13. Describe special sessions/ circumstances that affected the success of your learning during the
programme?
…..…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
.....…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
14. Which teaching/ Instruction/ practical method was appropriate to your learning during the
programme?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Cost and Quantity of Raw Materials, Equipment and Machinery to cater for
Twenty (20) students in six course areas over a Six months period
Description of Items Quantity
Unit Cost
$
Total Cost
$
48’ Flat Screen Sony Television Set 1 350 000 350 000
Video Camera 1 15 000 15 000
Computer Dell & Accessories 3 210 000 630 000
Stereo System 1 98 000 98 000
Photocopier & Accessories 1 218 000 218 000
Flash Cards 50 200 per set 10 000
Card Boards 50 200 per set 10 000
White Boards 2 7 500 15 000
Temporary markers 5 dozen 250 x 60 15 000
Temporary markers Removal Fluid 5 bottles 950 4750
White board Erasers 5 250 1 250
Markers 5 dozen 200 x 60 12 000
Folders 5 dozen 25 x 60 1 500
Typing papers - Long
Short
5 packs
5 packs
2 250
1 750
12 250
8 750
Pens 4 dozen 48 x 100 4 800
Pencils 4 dozen 25 x 48 1 200
Legal Pads 50 261 x 50 13 050
Hand tacks 4 dozen 15 x 48 720
Scotch tapes 6 6 x 800 4800
Pastes 6 6 x 400 2400
Staple Machines 3 3 x 575 1 725
Numeracy Charts 5 5 x 1000 5000
Literacy Charts 5 5 x 1000 5000
Flip Charts 5 5 x1 250 6 250
Newspapers 5 days 2500 x 6Months 15000
Social Studies Text 1 5000 5000
Science Text 1 6000 6000
Dictionaries 5 4 500 225 00
English text 1 6 500 6 500
Mathematics Text 1 6 500 6 500
Manuals 4 levels x 20 participants for
each course - Numeracy
80
80
80 x800
80 x 800
64 000
64 000
20
Literacy
Entrepreneur
Basic Computer
80
80
80 x 800
80 x 800
64 000
64 000
Hand outs - Parenting Skills .Social
Etiquette and
Counseling sessions 50 50 x 200 10 000
Water Dispenser & Bottle 1 15 000 15 000
Glasses 4 dozen 600 2 400
Paper number line 5 500 2 500
Fraction Charts 5 750 5 250
Miscellaneous - - 100 000
Stipend for facilitators & Staff for
first batch of participants
6 teachers 6x6 months x $10000
per month
360 000
Three in one Scanner,Printer and
Fax Machine 1 45 000 45 000
Tables 5 12 000 60 000
Black Chairs 5 6 000 30 000
Office Filing Cabinet Four Drawers 1 65 000 65 000
Fans 4 6 000 24 000
Teacher's Chair & Table 2 sets 18 000 36 000
Production of Television
Advertisement for Programme 30 000 30 000
Television & Radio Advertisement
for Programme for Six months 6 months 10 000 x 6 60 000
Bills - Light
Telephone
Internet
Water
3 500
3000
10 000
1 200
21 000
18 000
36 000
72 000
Total 2736095

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literacy progra president copy dec 2015

  • 1. Date: 18/07/2015 Location: Linden EnterpriseNetwork Business Centre(a/k LEAP) 97-98 Republic Avenue Mackenzie, Linden Coordinator &Facilitator: Ms. Anita Barron Elliott Contact #’s: business 444-4058 Cell 663-6428
  • 2. 2 ANITA BISCONSPROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC TUTORING SERVICES Linden Enterprise Network Region 10 Business Centre 97-98 Republic Avenue Mackenzie Linden Tel.:444-4058 Home Miss Eliot 444-8080 and 663-6428 or 679 -1365 To President Granger’ President Granger’s Office Georgetown. Guyana. 18th December, 2015. Dear Honorable President Granger, I, Anita Barron Elliott, the owner of Anitabiscon’s – (Anita Business Consultancy and Tutoring Service) would like to inform you of my intentions to develop and operates a voluntary learning programme by the name of “Essential Skills for Self-Development” for out of school youths, school dropouts, teenage mothers, small children in school, persons who want to become Entrepreneurs and own their own businesses, etc. also interested adults (for participants from age 15 years – 45 years). The programme comprises of six courses i.e. Literacy, Numeracy, Entrepreneur & Small Business Management, and Basic Computer Skills, Basic Social Studies and Integrated Science and three enrichment courses i.e. Social Etiquette, Counseling and Parenting Skills. The main objective of this programme is to help participants to become functional literate, self-employed and to boost their academic studies and employability for entering into the world of work. I am a teacher for thirty (30) years out of which I was a Deputy Head teacher for twelve years. Throughout my life I worked with slow learners, youths and adults at various institutions in Linden and in Georgetown. Presently I operate a Consultancy and Tutoring Services where I am offering Tutoring Services to children from Nursery to Grade 11 for a small fee. My main focus for this new programme is to expose children, youths and young adults and slow learners to all aspects of learning so that they can fit into society and make a contribution to its development. I have been approached by several parents who are seeking help for themselves and children to learn to read and write. I am seeking grants or Sponsors or Scholarships from the Government of Guyana to continue the programme which started on the 11th of September, 2015.The programme started with nine participants, five studied Computer studies and four studies Literacy and numeracy. The first batch of participants was sponsored by Professor Donnette Dennis Austin of the New York University. She is the founder of the First International library located at Victory Valley which give free classes to children in the Community, Wismar, These participants were all successful
  • 3. 3 and will be Graduating on the 30th December, 2015 at the Linden Enterprise Net Work building at 1500hrs. Invitation is extended to members of the office of the president. The Courses are offered at a fee of $ 4500 per month per Course and a registration fee of $1600 per participants to help to offset some of the overhead expenses for managing the program in the Linden community for Six months. Attached to this cover letter is the entire programme outline. Thank you in anticipation for an early reply. Yours truly …………………………… Anita Barron Elliott (Programme Owner & Consultant)
  • 4. 4 Essential Skills for Self Development of Youths Describe the Situation The Linden community is classified by the government of Guyana as a community with high unemployment rate. About 25% of the residents in this community are young single parents, 20% are young school drop outs and unemployed and about 20% are children in school who cannot read or write. Because of these socio-economic problems, they become vulnerable to all sorts of undesirable opportunistic situations which often cause them to become frustrated, depressed and eventually lead them to do other things which destroy their entire future. Some of these youths, because they are not qualified, depend upon part time jobs to provide for their basic needs. The few who are qualified and working needs job security. Most of them who are security guards, their salary are so low and insufficient that they cannot effectively take care of their basic needs. This is because they are not functionally and/or technologically literate. They need some sort of training programme to help them to cope with their present situation and to boost their employability level. Thus, they need for essential skills for self-development programme. This programme comprises of Literacy, Numeracy, Basic Information Technology/ Computer skills, Entrepreneur and Small Business Management, Social Studies and Integrated Science, also three enrichment Courses i.e. Social Etiquette, Guidance and Counselling and Parenting skills Education to make them completely self-dependent, functionally literate, get good jobs and create self-employment for themselves, school drop-outs and part time jobs for in- school youths in the community.
  • 5. 5 Description of Participants and Programme The participants will be about twenty (20) persons both males and females, between the ages of fifteen (15) years to forty-five (45) years which will include young mothers in the same age group who are out of school, students who are in school but cannot read and write, school drop- outs, unemployed and illiterate adults and to some extent those who are affected with HIV/AIDS infection and need to provide for themselves. Location of Programme The location of the programme will be downstairs at the Linden Enterprise Network Business Incubator, which is situated at 97-98 Republic Avenue, Mackenzie, Linden, Guyana. Time of the Programme The programme will be on Monday – Thursday from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Duration of Programme The programme will be done for six (6) months in two phases where three courses will be conducted per phase for three months i.e. Computer Skills ,Numeracy and literacy. Entrepreneur and Small Business Management, Basic Integrated Science and Social studies in the second phase. Social Etiquette, Parenting skills and Counseling will be done throughout the six (6) months period. At the end of the first three months and at the Completion of the programme there will be assessments, evaluations and practical assessments. Each programme will be comprised of two contact hours per week, one (1) day per week for each programme except for the Social Etiquette Parenting skills and Counseling Programme which will be done on Thursdays afternoon. The programme will commence on 11th September 2015 and completed on the 11th December 2015. No registration fee nor Tuition will be taken for the Social Etiquette, Parenting Skills and Counseling Programme. It is expected that at the end of the programme, students who want to continue with their studies will enroll into the regular tutoring programme offered by the institution where they will have a chance or the opportunity to write the Caribbean Secondary School Examination (CSEC/CXC) and will have to pay a fee for any subject or course selected. This strategy will make learning easier for both learners and the teachers. Courses Offered Courses offered in 4 levels are; Literacy, Numeracy, Basic Information Technology/ Computer skills for Self-development, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management .i.e. creating small shops/stalls, food stalls and broiler production, and Farming as a Business. Also Social Etiquette parenting skills and counseling. The monies collected will be used for the sustainability of the programme to purchase other resource materials and to assist in the payments of stipends for the facilitators, for a working Capital and operating expenses. Presently the Institution is offering pre-CXC and CXC programs for students, youths, school dropouts and adults who need to boost their educational and employability Status. The Institute offers (10) CXC subjects, these are: English Language (A), Mathematics, Social Studies, Integrated Science, Agricultural Science, Human & Social Biology, Biology, Electronic Document Preparation and Management
  • 6. 6 (E.D.P.M)/ IT, Principles of Business where students pay fees to attend classes. There are six qualified Teachers/ lecturers with the institution who teach different subjects. Rationale for conducting the Programme The programme is designed to meet the need of participants who wish to improve their Numeracy, Literacy, Basic Computering skills, Entrepreneur and to acquire knowledge in Science, Social Studies Social Etiquette and Parenting skills, through practical lessons, dealing with situations in school, at work, at home and in their communities. The intention is to provide a supportive learning environment where basic Computer skills, Literacy, Numeracy, Business and Parenting skills are studied and the background of each participant is respected. This programme will provide learners with options to explore develop and strengthen these skills. It will provide; support for parents, community builders, empowerment of youths and alternatives to television, ideas on safe place for children, work skills, Mathematical concepts and skills, literacy and reading and functional computer literate skills. The teenage parents, youths and students would be the most active participants in the programme and learning process. They will not be passive recipients of Instruction instead they will be able to select, reflect on and adapt or use the Numeracy, Literacy and Computer, Business activities and to an extent Parenting skills experienced during the training programme to meet and satisfy their own needs. Literacy is viewed as a way of communicating. It is rooted in oral Social communication. The verbal communication skills of the participant are often well developed in order to compensate for the less developed reading, counting/ calculation and writing skills. It is hoped that throughout the programme, participants will gain greater confidence in themselves and in their abilities to calculate, read and write and to computerize their documents, so that they can gain and create self-employment for themselves at the end of the programme. They will have more tools to enrich and improve their family life. The inclusion of Introducti112n to Computer, as part of this programme, derives from the assumption that adequate provision should be made for enabling participants to gain the knowledge and skills in basic Computer Technology as part of their learning process. It will also help them to become effective social participants. The materials are based on several sources such as: 1. Literacy (level 1-4): Main sessions: Week 1-12 Phonics Words at work (level 1-4) 2. Numeracy Week 1-12 Concept of Numbers and Counting Mathematical Concepts (level 1-4)
  • 7. 7 3. Basic Computer Skills (level 1-4) Introduction to Computer Intermediate Electronic Document Preparation and Management (E.D.P.M) Advanced Computer Skills 4. Entrepreneur and Small Business Management (level 1-4) Introduction to Small Business Management Marketing Production and Finance Business Plan preparation 5. Social Studies The Family Groups and Institutions Government Caricom 6. Science The Body System Nutrition Plants Animals Environment Enrichment Subjects are; a. Parenting skills Listening skills Positive discipline Conflict Management b. Supplementary lessons &Counseling sessions (Handouts & Guest lectures) Suicide HIV/AIDS Unemployment and Youths Work Search skills Letter writing and Communication skills Let’s talk about food (Nutrition) Is my home safe for my children? Drugs use and abuse Domestic violence and the Family Socialization and Street Children.
  • 8. 8 Learning strategies selected for the Programme - Ice breaker and exercises - Brainstorming exercise - Field tips, surveys & Research work - Discussion - Journal writing/ using dictionary - Define and discuss terms and phrases - Questions and answers - Identifying problems/ situations with his/her child - Role play, drama, dancing, singing, reciting poems to depict different social issues and parenting problems - Drawing pictures to express feelings - Self-introspection - Manipulation of objects to bring out concepts - Creating cartoons for story telling - Building word banks, free flow writing - Using positive adjectives to describe a situation; Crossword puzzle - Sharing ideas, debates, panel discussions - Lecture/ Demonstrations - Role Modeling – discipline attitude - Bingo forms, dominos to do addition - Various real life small business promotion - Using counting blocks, fraction charts and Number line and problem tables Resources chosen for the Programme: Human resource Lecturers/ Teachers/ Community facilitator, Managers, Religious leaders, Community leaders, Parents, Police officers, Youth workers, Peer Educators, Nurse, HIV/AIDS Activists. Material Resources: - Television & Video / P.A system (mini) - Tape recorder & Audio cassettes - Flash cards, card boards & markers - Chalk board, chalk - Folder, paper, pen, pencils, eraser - Hand tacks, scotch tape, paste - Staple machines - Charts, flip charts, corks - Newspaper - Manuals – Numeracy, Literacy & Entrepreneurship - Basic Information Technology
  • 9. 9 - Equipment (3) complete computers, photocopiers - Paper number lines, Fraction charts, buttons, etc. Literacy Skills Section Learning Objectives/ Specific Objectives By the end of the training programme participants should be able to: Literacy:  Pronounce letters and sounds correctly  Use Flash cards to do reading  Write short notes about themselves  Make word bank with difficult words in passages and learn basic English  Complete forms, questionnaires  Write letters, stories, answer comprehension passages, essays, answer questions and write stories based on pictures  Read with 100% accuracy  Discuss social issues  Participate in general reasoning  Write English at Basic CXC level Parenting Skills and Functional Literacy By the end of the training programme participants especially young mothers should be able to: Ages & Stages:  Build reading skills with normal growth and development in children  Discuss realistic expectation with their children  Understand and discuss realistic differences in children temperament  Build group atmosphere Family:  Use skill as learners and as parents to recognize the importance and strength of the family as a support unit.  Understand and develop tolerance for different family types  Learn words and phrase relating to topic of “Family”  Learn some words and phrase to types of family, functions of family and family forms Building Self-Esteem in our children  Develop and understanding of positive self-esteem
  • 10. 10  Demonstrate how to build positive self-esteem  Write positive self-esteem strategies  Draw what is being read to them (Comprehension skills) Practice talking so the children will understand us:  Explain and discuss the process of communication both Verbal and Non-verbal  Express some words and phrases related to the topic of communication  Use the dictionary effectively  Practice writing skills to learn ‘I’ message Why children make you so angry  Recognize and accept the physical symptoms of emotions in their bodies  Express their feelings, both physically and verbally in a healthy way  Read for meaning  Write in a true-flow fashion in order to problem solving  Create visuals through the use of pictures  Match pictures with words Listening skills:  Understanding the Empathy  Use knowledge and experience as learner and as parents to develop skills needed to listen effectively  Practice listening skills  Practice role playing as an appreciation of their reading skills Positive discipline (Social Studies Skills)  Understand and define the term discipline & punishment  Understand the reasons for misbehavior  Use the skills as learners and as parents to learn positive discipline techniques  Use pictures and written responses to improve comprehension  Improve word recognition Conflict Management:  Understand the connection between our thoughts, our feelings, and our behavior  Practice to stop, think, breathe and relax before acting in a situation  Understand what is going on for your children when they misbehave and develop ways to prevent anger  Develop and practice steps for conflict resolution  Improve listening and comprehension skills by paying attention  Use role play to apply learned strategies
  • 11. 11 NUMERACY PROGRAMMES Rationale – Numeracy sessions Participants will gain a better understanding of the number system and the metric system so as to calculate correctly and with accuracy and confidence. They will also learn to make use of Mathematical materials used every day in the home and in the community. To count and calculate, which would help them to concrete tasks easily. Mastering numeracy will also help them to develop specific skills associated in the Mathematical entry requirement for employment as craftsman, businessmen/women and for preparation to write the subject at CXC and for self- employment. This will also help them to adopt in a constantly changing economy. Numeracy Overview of Contents Month 1 Module 1 – Wks. 1-3 (Literacy Skills) Evaluation of Module Module 2 – Wks. 4-7 . Place value . Addition/ Subtraction of whole numbers . Word problems . Identifying cue words for solving essential problems . Multiplying whole numbers . Dividing whole numbers . Basic concepts of fractions . Addition/ Subtraction of fractions . Multiplication and Division of Fractions . Basic concepts of Decimal . Addition and Subtraction of Decimals
  • 12. 12 Nu me rac y Le arn ing Obj ecti ves / Spe cific Objectives By the end of the programme, participants should be able to: 1. Match two graphs of identical objects, different objects and real objects with a set of drawn objects. 2. Develop concept of smaller/ larger 3. Sort objects according to length 4. Create and copy patterns 5. Recognize and write numerals from 0 – 100 6. Develop an understanding of number concept 7. Understand concept of number line 8. Develop the concept of Measuring length 9. Identify and use Mathematical symbols e.g. (+), (-), (x), (÷), etc 10. Develop the concept of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing using concrete objects 11. Write the time 12. Tell time using a digital clock 13. Estimate and measure temperature to the nearest degree Celsius 14. To recognize and complete a sample pattern of Geometric objects 15. Practice to recognize numerals and place values 16. Practice estimating large numbers of concrete objects 17. Grasp concept of greater than and less than 18. Use dominoes as a model for addition and subtraction 19. Use repeated addition as a model for subtraction 20. Use objects as a model for division 21. Make and use problem table for Multiplication Month 2 Evaluation of Module Module 3 – Wks. 8-9 Evaluation Module 4 Weeks 10-12 . Percentage – changing Fractions . Decimals and percent to equivalent fractions . Decimals and percent to equivalent forms . Basic concepts of Equation . Solving percent problems . Introduction to Metric System . Basic Geometry Concepts of Polygons and Angles . Polygons and Circles: finding Perimeters Circumferences and Areas . Basic (CXC) Mathematical operations . Algebra . Geometry . Mathematics
  • 13. 13 22. Develop the concept of a fraction as part of a region divided into equal sized pieces 23. Develop the concept of common fraction as part of a whole unit of length, part of a whole unit of volume, etc. 24. Develop the concept of decimal using a length, area or volume model 25. Develop the concept of percent 26. Measure perimeter, area and volume 27. Explain geometrical and algebraically concepts in Mathematics Rationale for Entrepreneurship Programme The Entrepreneurship Programme has a double role: 1. It is intended to make a social contribution 2. It is designed to ensure that students/ participants immediately on completion of the course take their place in society, especially in the economic system as productive members of society. This programme involves the development of skills, knowledge and attitudes which will make initial employment mutually beneficial to participants and/ employer or students/trainees as sole traders. On the other hand the programme is intended to contribute to personal development of participants/ students/ trainees. It is designed to provide a basis for further studies in specialized areas of interest to allow for occupation, mobility and to increase competence and confidence in coping with different aspects of the world of work. This involved the requirement that the objectives of a balanced education should be met. General Objectives of the Component of the Training Programme The general objectives of the course are: 1. To help participants acquire knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes necessary for success in Entrepreneurship and small business management and its administrative organization. 2. To aid participants in developing an understanding of the Guyanese economy, particularly the business sector of the economy. 3. To guide participations to explore the functioning of businesses within their respective area of interest in their community and to help them to relate this knowledge to activities outside of their communities. 4. To inculcate in participants as awareness of the importance of analyzing their own business before making decisions. 5. To make clear the scope that business careers offer for self-realization 6. To instill in participants the need to exercise business ethics in the distribution of goods and/or services as a moral obligation of citizenship. Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Specific Objectives
  • 14. 14 By the end of the training programme participants should be able to: 1. Describe the development of any economic activity for example: Farming as a business, Building Technology - Joinery and Carpentry, Electrical Instillation, Craft, etc. 2. List the functions of a business 3. Discuss the nature of business organization 4. State the type(s) of economic system and identify their characteristics and goals 5. Identify the differences between private and public sectors 6. Understand the basic skills necessary for being a successful entrepreneur 7. Apply the principles learnt/taught to become a successful entrepreneur 8. Develop and execute a business plan 9. Start a business in a community 10. Market their business effectively Programme Overview Duration of Course (3 months)/ (12 weeks) (24 contact hours) 1 days per week – (2 hrs. per day) Month 1 Overview of the Course: Week 1 - Function, nature of business and business organization - The concept of entrepreneurship - Critical skills needed for successful entrepreneurship Week II - Myths a successful entrepreneur should overcome - Deciding on the kind of business to be involved in - Consideration to be made in starting your own small business Week III-IV - Factors that determine failure or success in business - How to lower the risk in starting your own business - Developing a business plan - Month Two Week V-VI - Why a plan is needed - Components of the plan - Consideration is writing the plan - Errors to avoid in writing a business plan, etc. - Writing the executive summary - Creating a mission statement - Legal support for the business - Issues of management - Staffing
  • 15. 15 Week V11-VIII Financial Matters - Cash flow forecast - Balance sheet statement - Profit & Loss Statement - Setting the correct price Week X - Financing the business - Equity, borrowing and other forms of acquiring capital - Month Three Week XI - Other operational issues - Marketing & Promoting the business - Paying taxes - Obtaining a business license Week X11 - Getting started with your own business - Preparing for CXC Examination - Graduation and presentation of certificate of participation Evaluation Participants successfully completing their own business plan and a small business will be awarded a certificate of training and participation. Certification of Programme To obtain the certificate, participants must: 1. Achieve a minimum attendance of 75%
  • 16. 16 2. Obtain minimum of 70% of the total marks awarded through practical evaluations and 30% of the total marks through theoretical evaluations The Practical Evaluation includes groups and individual work in designing and presenting business plans and specifically your own personal business plan. Completing a small business of your choice or interest and make a profit of 50% and over. Theoretical Evaluation includes (continuous assessment) oral quiz, question and answer segment, writing and executing a market survey of needs, doing a market research, writing a business plan and a self-evaluation questionnaire and a test. Name of Facilitators for the following programs 1. Anita Barron Elliott – Coordinator & Facilitator- Social Etiquette , Parenting Skills & Counseling 2. W Thom & A Elliott Facilitators- (Entrepreneur & Small Business Management,) 3. Jamella Duncan Facilitator- Computer skills (Electronic Document Preparation & Management (EDPM) 4. O Vickery Facilitator (Social Studies ) 5. L Joseph Facilitator –( Science) 6. A Elliott Facilitator –( Literacy) 7. C TaiteFacilitator- (Numeracy) 8. Rodlyn Waldron – Receptionist/Clerk
  • 17. 17 Evaluation of the Programme Date: January, 2016 Location: Linden Enterprise Network, Business Centre 97-98 Republic Avenue Mackenzie, Linden Name of Programme: Essential Skills for Self Development in the 21st Century We appreciate the time you take to provide valuable feedback to us about the programme you have been involved in. This questionnaire forms an evaluation for the programme. Please tick the most appropriate answer(s) which will help us to modify, restructure and plan programs in the future to better satisfy your needs. Questionnaire 1. Gender: Male ( ) Female ( ) 2. Age range: 9yr- 11 years ( ) 12-15 years ( ) 16-19 years ( ) 20-23 years ( ) 24 years & over ( ) 3. Area of Residence: Block 22 ( ) Silvertown ( ) One Mile ( ) Half Mile ( ) Silver City ( ) Victory Valley ( ) Blue Berry Hill ( ) Buck Hill ( ) Christainburg ( ) Mackenzie ( ) Amelia’s Ward ( ) 4. Family Type Nuclear ( ) Extended ( ) Single Parent ( ) Common Law ( ) 5. Age group and number of children in home ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ...……………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6. Education status: Primary ( ) Secondary ( ) Tertiary ( ) 7. Employment status: Employed ( ) Self-employed ( ) Unemployed ( )
  • 18. 18 8. Area of Interest in programme Parenting Skills and Literacy ( ) Numeracy and Self Development ( ) Basic Computer skills & Entrepreneur & Small Business Management ( ) 9. Level of Literacy and Parenting skills High literacy/ High Parenting Skills ( ) High Literacy/ Low Parenting Skills ( ) Low Literacy/ High Parenting Skills ( ) Low Literacy/ Low Parenting Skills ( ) 10. Which of the levels (1-4) offered in the programme did you prefer? Level 1 ( ) level 2 ( ) Level 3 ( ) Level 4 ( ) 11. Which was the most successful session(s) or levels and why? …..………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ….………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12. Which was the least successful session or level(s) and why? …..………………………………………………………………………………………………….. …..………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13. Describe special sessions/ circumstances that affected the success of your learning during the programme? …..………………………………………………………………………………………………….. .....………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 14. Which teaching/ Instruction/ practical method was appropriate to your learning during the programme? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
  • 19. 19 Cost and Quantity of Raw Materials, Equipment and Machinery to cater for Twenty (20) students in six course areas over a Six months period Description of Items Quantity Unit Cost $ Total Cost $ 48’ Flat Screen Sony Television Set 1 350 000 350 000 Video Camera 1 15 000 15 000 Computer Dell & Accessories 3 210 000 630 000 Stereo System 1 98 000 98 000 Photocopier & Accessories 1 218 000 218 000 Flash Cards 50 200 per set 10 000 Card Boards 50 200 per set 10 000 White Boards 2 7 500 15 000 Temporary markers 5 dozen 250 x 60 15 000 Temporary markers Removal Fluid 5 bottles 950 4750 White board Erasers 5 250 1 250 Markers 5 dozen 200 x 60 12 000 Folders 5 dozen 25 x 60 1 500 Typing papers - Long Short 5 packs 5 packs 2 250 1 750 12 250 8 750 Pens 4 dozen 48 x 100 4 800 Pencils 4 dozen 25 x 48 1 200 Legal Pads 50 261 x 50 13 050 Hand tacks 4 dozen 15 x 48 720 Scotch tapes 6 6 x 800 4800 Pastes 6 6 x 400 2400 Staple Machines 3 3 x 575 1 725 Numeracy Charts 5 5 x 1000 5000 Literacy Charts 5 5 x 1000 5000 Flip Charts 5 5 x1 250 6 250 Newspapers 5 days 2500 x 6Months 15000 Social Studies Text 1 5000 5000 Science Text 1 6000 6000 Dictionaries 5 4 500 225 00 English text 1 6 500 6 500 Mathematics Text 1 6 500 6 500 Manuals 4 levels x 20 participants for each course - Numeracy 80 80 80 x800 80 x 800 64 000 64 000
  • 20. 20 Literacy Entrepreneur Basic Computer 80 80 80 x 800 80 x 800 64 000 64 000 Hand outs - Parenting Skills .Social Etiquette and Counseling sessions 50 50 x 200 10 000 Water Dispenser & Bottle 1 15 000 15 000 Glasses 4 dozen 600 2 400 Paper number line 5 500 2 500 Fraction Charts 5 750 5 250 Miscellaneous - - 100 000 Stipend for facilitators & Staff for first batch of participants 6 teachers 6x6 months x $10000 per month 360 000 Three in one Scanner,Printer and Fax Machine 1 45 000 45 000 Tables 5 12 000 60 000 Black Chairs 5 6 000 30 000 Office Filing Cabinet Four Drawers 1 65 000 65 000 Fans 4 6 000 24 000 Teacher's Chair & Table 2 sets 18 000 36 000 Production of Television Advertisement for Programme 30 000 30 000 Television & Radio Advertisement for Programme for Six months 6 months 10 000 x 6 60 000 Bills - Light Telephone Internet Water 3 500 3000 10 000 1 200 21 000 18 000 36 000 72 000 Total 2736095