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DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
(DWED)
ASSIGNMENTS 1 TO 4
Assignments for Students admitted in July 2016 and January 2017 sessions
Last Date of Submission
July 2016 session: February 1, 2017
January 2017 session: August 1, 2017
Gender Training Perspectives (BWEF-002)
Assignment 1
Organization and Leadership (BWEE-006)
Assignment 2
Work and Entrepreneurship (BWEE-007)
Assignment 3
Credit and Finance(BWEE-008)
Assignment 4
School of Gender and Development Studies
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068
DWED
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DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Programme Code: DWED
Dear Student,
We hope you are finding the study of the courses interesting. Read through
the following instructions to enable you to do your assignments
systematically.
Instructions
Before attempting the assignments, please read the following instructions
carefully:
1) Read the detailed instructions about assignments given in the Programme
Guide.
2) Write your roll number, name, full address and date on the top right
corner of the first of your response sheet(s).
3) Write the course title, assignment number and the name of the study
centre you are attached to in the centre of the first page of your response
sheet(s).
The top of the first page of your response sheet should look like this
COURSE TITLE…………………………… ENROLLMENT NO.
ASSIGNMENT NO………………………… NAME ……………………………..
STUDY CENTRE………………………… ADDRESS………………………………….
……………………………………………….
DATE……………………………………
4) Use only foolscap size paper for your responses and tie all the pages
carefully.
5) Write the question number with each answer.
6) You should write in your own handwriting.
7) Submission: The completed Assignment should be sent to the Coordinator
of the Study Centre allotted to you.
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A Note of Caution
It has been noticed that some students are sending answers to Check Your
Progress Exercises to the University for evaluation. Please do not send
them to us. These exercises are given to help in judging your own progress.
For this purpose, we have provided the answers to these exercises at the
end of each Unit.
Before submitting your assignment responses, please make sure you have
taken care of the following points:
Your roll number, name and address have been written correctly.
The title of the course and assignment number have been written clearly.
Each assignment on each course has been written on separate sheets and
pinned properly.
All the questions in the assignments have been answered.
Now read the guidelines before answering questions.
POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND
You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind:
1) Planning: Read the assignments carefully. Go through the units on which
they are based. Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange
these in a logical order.
2) Organization: Be a little more selective and analytical before drawing
up a rough outline of your answer. In an essay-type question, give adequate
attention to your introduction and conclusion. The introduction must offer
your brief interpretation of the question and how you propose to develop
it. The conclusion must summarize your response to the question.
Make sure your answer:
a) is logical and coherent;
b) has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs; and
c) is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression,
style and presentation.
3) Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answers, you can write
down the final version for submission, writing each answer neatly and
underlining the points you wish to emphasize.
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GENDER TRAINING PERSPECTIVES
(BWEF-002)
ASSIGNMENT 1
(TMA-l)
Course Code: BWEF-002
Assignment Code: BWEF-002//TMA-l/16-17
Maximum Marks: 100
All questions have to be attempted.
1. Should both women and men undergo gender training? Give reasons for your
answer supported by examples. (10)
2. Describe the effectiveness of media in gender training. Give five
examples of the use of media in gender training. (10)
3. “Participatory rural appraisal can help to determine gender training
needs.”
Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer supported by
examples. (10)
4. Describe the training process in detail, giving suitable examples. (10)
5. List ten ways in which a good trainer uses skills in interpersonal
communication with reference to training women’s groups. (10)
6. Give a simple session plan for a training session on recognizing women’s
heavy workload in rural areas. (10)
7. List five gender training needs better served by training individuals
rather than groups. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples (10)
8. How can we conduct participatory evaluation with women’s groups? (10)
9. Explain five ways in which you can resolve conflicts with or between
trainees/participants in a gender training programme. (10)
10. Identify five key themes in a gender training programme to be conducted
in an urban slum. (10)
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ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP
(BWEE-006)
ASSIGNMENT 2
(TMA-1)
Course Code: BWEE-006
Assignment Code: BWEE-006/ TMA-1/16-17
Maximum Marks: 100
All questions have to be attempted. Questions 1 to 5 carry 10 marks each.
Question 6 carries 50 marks and requires you to practically apply the
principles you have learned from your study of the training units in the
course.
1. How can we train rural women about forming self help groups? Describe
two strategies that could be used. (10)
2. Make a list of topics you would cover in a gender training programme on
promoting leadership skills among women panchayat members. (10)
3. Identify the training aids that you would use to train participants on
strengthening and sustaining women’s self help groups. (10)
4. What methods would you use for a training programme on conflict
resolution in women’s self help groups? Explain any one method in detail.
(10)
5. Describe the distinctive features of cooperatives. Give two examples of
women’s cooperatives. (10)
6. Prepare a plan for a training session on evaluating performance of
women’s self help groups for facilitators from NGOs. Identify your target
group, time plan, training materials and methods. Collect the background
material that you would like to circulate to your trainees. Explain how you
would conduct the session giving details of how you would prepare for the
session and your work plan for the session. (50)
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WORK AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(BWEE-007)
ASSIGNMENT 3
(TMA-1)
Course Code: BWEE-007
Assignment Code: BWEE-007/ TMA-1/16-17
Maximum Marks: 100
All questions have to be attempted. Questions 1 to 5 carry 10 marks each.
Question 6 carries 50 marks and requires you to practically apply the
principles you have learned from your study of the training units in the
course.
1. Why should recognition and importance of women’s work in the farm and
non-farm sectors in rural areas be included as a key theme in gender
training? Support your answer with examples. (10)
2. Make a list of topics you would cover in a gender training programme on
promoting women’s entrepreneurship and livelihoods in an urban slum. (10)
3. Identify the training aids that you would use to train participants
about achievement motivation training. (10)
4. What methods would you use for a training session on business plan
formulation for women entrepreneurs? Explain any one method in detail. (10)
5. What are the common barriers faced by women’s groups engaged in
microenterprises? Explain giving examples. (10)
6. Prepare a plan for a training session on building entrepreneurial skills
and competencies among women entrepreneurs. Identify your time plan,
training materials and methods. Collect the background material that you
would like to circulate to your trainees. Explain how you would conduct the
session giving details of how you would prepare for the session and your
work plan for the session. (50)
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CREDIT AND FINANCE
(BWEE-008)
ASSIGNMENT 4
(TMA-1)
Course Code: BWEE-008
Assignment Code: BWEE-008/ TMA-1/16-17
Maximum Marks: 100
All questions have to be attempted. Questions 1 to 5 carry 10 marks each.
Question 6 carries 50 marks and requires you to practically apply the
principles you have learned from your study of the training units in the
course.
1. Why should we train members of women’s self help groups about
microcredit and microfinance institutions? Explain giving examples. (10)
2. Make a list of topics you would cover in a gender training programme on
savings, credit and finance. (10)
3. Identify the training aids that you would use to train participants on
guidelines for successful group fund management by self help groups. (10)
4. What methods would you use for a training session on criteria for
revolving credit and loan disbursement? Explain any one method in detail.
(10)
5. What is the role of NABARD in providing credit to women’s self help
groups? (10)
6. Prepare a plan for a training session on role of microfinance
institutions and banks in providing credit to women’s self help groups.
Identify your target group, time plan, training materials and methods.
Collect the background material that you would like to circulate to your
trainees and describe the main points you would like to emphasize. Explain
how you would conduct the session giving details of how you would prepare
for the session and your work plan for the session. (50)
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN
WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
(DWED)
ASSIGNMENTS 1 TO 4
Assignments for Students admitted in July 2016 and January 2017 sessions
Last Date of Submission
July 2016 session: February 1, 2017
January 2017 session: August 1, 2017
Gender Training Perspectives (BWEF-002)
Assignment 1
Organization and Leadership (BWEE-006)
Assignment 2
Work and Entrepreneurship (BWEE-007)
Assignment 3
Credit and Finance(BWEE-008)
Assignment 4
School of Gender and Development Studies
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi -110068
DWED
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DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Programme Code: DWED
Dear Student,
We hope you are finding the study of the courses interesting. Read through
the following instructions to enable you to do your assignments
systematically.
Instructions
Before attempting the assignments, please read the following instructions
carefully:
1) Read the detailed instructions about assignments given in the Programme
Guide.
2) Write your roll number, name, full address and date on the top right
corner of the first of your response sheet(s).
3) Write the course title, assignment number and the name of the study
centre you are attached to in the centre of the first page of your response
sheet(s).
The top of the first page of your response sheet should look like this
COURSE TITLE…………………………… ENROLLMENT NO.
ASSIGNMENT NO………………………… NAME ……………………………..
STUDY CENTRE………………………… ADDRESS………………………………….
……………………………………………….
DATE……………………………………
4) Use only foolscap size paper for your responses and tie all the pages
carefully.
5) Write the question number with each answer.
6) You should write in your own handwriting.
7) Submission: The completed Assignment should be sent to the Coordinator
of the Study Centre allotted to you.
3
A Note of Caution
It has been noticed that some students are sending answers to Check Your
Progress Exercises to the University for evaluation. Please do not send
them to us. These exercises are given to help in judging your own progress.
For this purpose, we have provided the answers to these exercises at the
end of each Unit.
Before submitting your assignment responses, please make sure you have
taken care of the following points:
Your roll number, name and address have been written correctly.
The title of the course and assignment number have been written clearly.
Each assignment on each course has been written on separate sheets and
pinned properly.
All the questions in the assignments have been answered.
Now read the guidelines before answering questions.
POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND
You will find it useful to keep the following points in mind:
1) Planning: Read the assignments carefully. Go through the units on which
they are based. Make some points regarding each question and then rearrange
these in a logical order.
2) Organization: Be a little more selective and analytical before drawing
up a rough outline of your answer. In an essay-type question, give adequate
attention to your introduction and conclusion. The introduction must offer
your brief interpretation of the question and how you propose to develop
it. The conclusion must summarize your response to the question.
Make sure your answer:
a) is logical and coherent;
b) has clear connections between sentences and paragraphs; and
c) is written correctly giving adequate consideration to your expression,
style and presentation.
3) Presentation: Once you are satisfied with your answers, you can write
down the final version for submission, writing each answer neatly and
underlining the points you wish to emphasize.
4
GENDER TRAINING PERSPECTIVES
(BWEF-002)
ASSIGNMENT 1
(TMA-l)
Course Code: BWEF-002
Assignment Code: BWEF-002//TMA-l/16-17
Maximum Marks: 100
All questions have to be attempted.
1. Should both women and men undergo gender training? Give reasons for your
answer supported by examples. (10)
2. Describe the effectiveness of media in gender training. Give five
examples of the use of media in gender training. (10)
3. “Participatory rural appraisal can help to determine gender training
needs.”
Do you agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer supported by
examples. (10)
4. Describe the training process in detail, giving suitable examples. (10)
5. List ten ways in which a good trainer uses skills in interpersonal
communication with reference to training women’s groups. (10)
6. Give a simple session plan for a training session on recognizing women’s
heavy workload in rural areas. (10)
7. List five gender training needs better served by training individuals
rather than groups. Illustrate your answer with suitable examples (10)
8. How can we conduct participatory evaluation with women’s groups? (10)
9. Explain five ways in which you can resolve conflicts with or between
trainees/participants in a gender training programme. (10)
10. Identify five key themes in a gender training programme to be conducted
in an urban slum. (10)
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ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP
(BWEE-006)
ASSIGNMENT 2
(TMA-1)
Course Code: BWEE-006
Assignment Code: BWEE-006/ TMA-1/16-17
Maximum Marks: 100
All questions have to be attempted. Questions 1 to 5 carry 10 marks each.
Question 6 carries 50 marks and requires you to practically apply the
principles you have learned from your study of the training units in the
course.
1. How can we train rural women about forming self help groups? Describe
two strategies that could be used. (10)
2. Make a list of topics you would cover in a gender training programme on
promoting leadership skills among women panchayat members. (10)
3. Identify the training aids that you would use to train participants on
strengthening and sustaining women’s self help groups. (10)
4. What methods would you use for a training programme on conflict
resolution in women’s self help groups? Explain any one method in detail.
(10)
5. Describe the distinctive features of cooperatives. Give two examples of
women’s cooperatives. (10)
6. Prepare a plan for a training session on evaluating performance of
women’s self help groups for facilitators from NGOs. Identify your target
group, time plan, training materials and methods. Collect the background
material that you would like to circulate to your trainees. Explain how you
would conduct the session giving details of how you would prepare for the
session and your work plan for the session. (50)
6
WORK AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
(BWEE-007)
ASSIGNMENT 3
(TMA-1)
Course Code: BWEE-007
Assignment Code: BWEE-007/ TMA-1/16-17
Maximum Marks: 100
All questions have to be attempted. Questions 1 to 5 carry 10 marks each.
Question 6 carries 50 marks and requires you to practically apply the
principles you have learned from your study of the training units in the
course.
1. Why should recognition and importance of women’s work in the farm and
non-farm sectors in rural areas be included as a key theme in gender
training? Support your answer with examples. (10)
2. Make a list of topics you would cover in a gender training programme on
promoting women’s entrepreneurship and livelihoods in an urban slum. (10)
3. Identify the training aids that you would use to train participants
about achievement motivation training. (10)
4. What methods would you use for a training session on business plan
formulation for women entrepreneurs? Explain any one method in detail. (10)
5. What are the common barriers faced by women’s groups engaged in
microenterprises? Explain giving examples. (10)
6. Prepare a plan for a training session on building entrepreneurial skills
and competencies among women entrepreneurs. Identify your time plan,
training materials and methods. Collect the background material that you
would like to circulate to your trainees. Explain how you would conduct the
session giving details of how you would prepare for the session and your
work plan for the session. (50)
7
CREDIT AND FINANCE
(BWEE-008)
ASSIGNMENT 4
(TMA-1)
Course Code: BWEE-008
Assignment Code: BWEE-008/ TMA-1/16-17
Maximum Marks: 100
All questions have to be attempted. Questions 1 to 5 carry 10 marks each.
Question 6 carries 50 marks and requires you to practically apply the
principles you have learned from your study of the training units in the
course.
1. Why should we train members of women’s self help groups about
microcredit and microfinance institutions? Explain giving examples. (10)
2. Make a list of topics you would cover in a gender training programme on
savings, credit and finance. (10)
3. Identify the training aids that you would use to train participants on
guidelines for successful group fund management by self help groups. (10)
4. What methods would you use for a training session on criteria for
revolving credit and loan disbursement? Explain any one method in detail.
(10)
5. What is the role of NABARD in providing credit to women’s self help
groups? (10)
6. Prepare a plan for a training session on role of microfinance
institutions and banks in providing credit to women’s self help groups.
Identify your target group, time plan, training materials and methods.
Collect the background material that you would like to circulate to your
trainees and describe the main points you would like to emphasize. Explain
how you would conduct the session giving details of how you would prepare
for the session and your work plan for the session. (50)
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