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Peace Corps Mauritania's training philosophy emphasizes active, participatory learning. The training program stresses practical, experiential methods using the resources of the training community and the knowledge and experiences of trainees, trainers, and counterparts. Critical thinking, problem-solving, focused observations and hands-on practice are emphasized and encouraged. Trainees are expected to become progressively more independent and to take charge of their own learning. Collaboration, open communication and a two-way feedback system are essential components for a successful program. PST is also a time for trainees to review their decision to join the Peace Corps for two years.

In 2000, Peace Corps Mauritania implemented a community-based training approach. This means that trainees are placed in communities that resemble their final Volunteer site assignments. They live in these communities with up to three other trainees and a facilitator. The facilitator will be available for structured language classes, technical fieldwork and cross-cultural learning. Other staff (technical, health, and cross culture coordinators) will visit the community from time to time and trainees meet with other trainees in their sector and with the entire training group at the training center at regularly scheduled intervals.

PCV Whitney with training host family

We have successfully used this training approach and have seen the value of experiencing the realities of Mauritanian living and working while still in training. Both staff and Volunteers believe that this approach helps to better prepare trainees for life as a Volunteer.

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Info for new volunteers

Specifics on training

Language tutor

Training events -- MTR/ETR/COS/IST

Cultural Notes

French business coorespondence

PST progress/schedule

Homestay--Meet a family

List of facilitators with contact info/region

Training tools for PCVs/counterparts--PowerPoint presentations/Lesson plans

Basic computer training - Links - manuals, etc.

What to bring to country

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