Country: Thailand
Registration deadline: 08 Nov 2019
Starting date: 18 Nov 2019
Ending date: 29 Nov 2019
Apply now at https://www.dpu.ac.th/adcc/apply/
Course Description
This course is intended to clarify the concepts of C4SD by focusing on the social and ecological approaches to address policy advocacy and analyzing risk behaviors whether it is related to health issues or non-health issues and how to induce behavior change through strategic communication and infrastructure (power, supply) that affect the ability to communicate. Emphasis will be on how cultural, social, economic and political factors influence the individual’s choices and behaviors. Throughout the course, participants will learn how to analyze behavioral problems, set communication indicators that are measurable, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate results-oriented C4SD strategies and programs. The course consists of lectures/presentations/ practical assignments and even the possibility of a "field trip" to observe hands-on cases, as well as experience-sharing among participants.
Objectives
By the end of the training course, participants will be able to:
Understand the important role that social communication contributes to social development and behavioral change;
Describe various components of Communication for Social Development (C4SD);
Understand the use of C4SD and develop skills for Policy Advocacy;
Identify substantial elements of the cultural, social, political and economic factors underlying health behavior and behavior change;
Analyze behavioral aspects of health problems, the context, target groups, and their social environments as well as the target groups' use of various types of media including social media;
Explain the strategic use of mass and interpersonal communication techniques and media in health programs;
Select the most appropriate means of communication and media, and design messages and materials based on research and analysis; and
Plan Communication for Social Development / Behavior Change Communication (C4SD/BCC) strategies for the health improvement of the targeted population groups.
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How to register:
For general information, registration and course fee, email adcc@dpu.ac.th OR call +66 2 954 9512
We can also tailor-make this course for agencies and organizations to be conducted in Bangkok, Thailand or in your home country. Email us at adcc@dpu.ac.th
Apply here https://www.dpu.ac.th/adcc/apply/