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Exercise
To reflect on why participants are taking part in the course and what they want to get from it, and to become aware of any fears that might hold them back during the course
- To create individual reflection time for participants.
- To voice any reservations they might have.
- To share with the group these expectations and fears.
- To find a symbol to reflect this expectation or this fear.
Everyone get 15 minutes to walk around the venue or outside, reflecting on why they are here and what they expect form this course and also to reflect on their fears connected to being here.
They choose a symbol, from their surroundings, reflecting the hopes and fears. These symbols are brought back to the room and one by one they display them in the middle of the circle on a big sheet of paper, while explaining to the group the reason for choosing these symbols.
This “exhibition” is kept until the last day.
On the last day we put it back in the middle and look at it. Everyone gets 5 minutes to reflect on their addition and to make a change if needed.
Then everyone will make the change and tell the group why and how their hopes, expectations have come through, or not. And the same for the fears.
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http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/705
This tool is for
All participants
and addresses
Group Dynamics, Intercultural Learning
Materials needed:
A nice carpet or table cloth, material which participants find or create themselves
Duration:
45’ (for each session; pre- and post-evaluation)
The tool was created by
Unknown.
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The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Behrooz M. Afshari (on 11 May 2007)
and last modified
17 December 2008
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