Training
As specialists in public involvement, Praxis also develops training modules for clients. Generally, these are supplemental to the broader public involvement process. Our citizen training programs have three main purposes: 1) Provide participants with sufficient technical background to participate more effectively; 2) Help citizens to work together more effectively; and 3) Teach citizens about a particular topic so they can subsequently train others.
Our citizen training modules incorporate a variety of formal and informal techniques depending on the project’s goals. Examples of the tools we commonly use include seminars, workshops, simulation games, round-table discussions, and audio-visual materials.
In addition to citizen focused training modules, Praxis professionals also train facilitators and develop comprehensive tool kits to enable clients to plan and host their own forums.
Featured Project
Recreational Vehicle Camping in Alberta: A Demand and Supply Side Perspective
In 2009 Praxis Research conducted a study of recreational vehicle (RV) campers and campgrounds in Alberta for Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation. The study assessed the extent to which Alberta's campgrounds are adequate in numbers, condition and diversity. The study used primary and secondary sources including print and web…