EDUCA employs a specific method in all we do in order to achieve the outcomes we seek. Methodology is the “how”. For example, universities employ methods of approaches to their professors and students in order to create flexible and innovative environments for learning. Auto manufacturers use very different methods in working with their employees to mass produce automobiles according to uniform specifications. These methods are not interchangeable as they pertain to very specific circumstances and desired results.

Educa’s methodology aims to bring about a balanced participation by all elements of Oaxacan society and also full participation by men and women. Both genders and all ethnic groupings possess the right to full political and social participation.

1) EDUCA always begins a with thorough STUDY OF THE SOCIAL CONTEXT. Just as business people begin with a thorough market analysis, so also EDUCA begins with an analysis of the social context to gain an accurate sense of the economic, social, political and economic dynamics within the indigenous communities and municipalities where we carry out our work. This permits us to achieve optimum impact.

2) A second stage to our methodology involves a decision regarding the strategies of training content and approach. We call this our EDUCATIONAL STRATEGY. Each approach involves a tailored set of formative and participative dynamics supported by resource materials. Educa pursues two broad categories of educational strategy. We employ one strategy with recognized community leaders and use another general strategy to generate broad based social and political activity.

3) We term the third stage of our methodology the PROPOSAL stage. Concrete actions transform the social, political and cultural reality. Political action should also include efforts to build gender equity and social inclusion. The PROPOSAL stage comprises the creation of planned actions best suited to bring about desired changes within a specific social situation consonant with resources on hand.