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Writing, Coordination and training within the Grundtvig partnership "Art In (E)Motion, non-formal learning" cod. 2013-1-IT2-GRU06-51888-1 with workshop coordination in 6 countries of the European community.
As proposing body we coordinated 6 associations in the development of new forms of nonverbal expression on the theme of social inclusion and non-violent communication.
The project started from an exchange carried out in previous years and aimed to develop a solid network of associations and experiment with new learning methods related to different artistic forms.
The associations involved as well as the various teams of trainers came from Norway, Italy, Spain, Romania, Greece, Poland. In every training we did as supervisors, as a trainer I led projects in Norway, Italy, Greece and Spain.
1. Brainstorming: A method in which participants generate ideas on a specific topic without judgment. It is useful to stimulate creativity and generate new perspectives.
2. Role-playing: This technique involves participants in playing specific roles to simulate real situations. It is effective for practicing interpersonal skills and developing empathy.
3. Practical workshops: Hands-on activities that allow participants to directly experiment with the concepts discussed. For example, scientific laboratories or practical programming exercises.
4. Game-based activities: Games or play activities incorporating learning elements. They can include quizzes, educational board games or online simulations.
5. Discussion Groups: Structured sessions where participants discuss a specific topic, share opinions and learn from other participants.
6. Group projects: Activities involving participants in working together to complete a project. This promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and collaborative learning.
7. development of itinerant artistic performances on the theme of social inclusion
Artistic training activities on non-verbal communication can be very effective in sensitizing participants and improving their skills in understanding and using non-verbal communication. Here are some examples of activities we used in training:
1. Mime and improvised theater: Divide the participants into groups and ask them to create short scenes without the use of words, focusing only on non-verbal communication. They can explore gestures, facial expressions, postures, and movements to convey specific emotions, situations, or concepts.
2. Dance and movement: Conduct guided dance or movement sessions where participants explore how their body can be used to communicate without words. This can include body awareness exercises, guided improvisations, or specific choreographies that highlight the importance of body language in communication.
3. Visual Art: Ask participants to create visual artworks (such as drawings, paintings or collages) that represent concepts related to non-verbal communication, such as emotions, interpersonal relationships or moods. This activity gives them the opportunity to explore and interpret non-verbal communication through an artistic lens.
4. Wordless storytelling performance: Invite participants to create and execute stories without the use of words, using only movement, facial expression, and body language to tell a story or convey a specific message. This encourages creativity and the ability to communicate nonverbally effectively.
5. "Wordless" game: Organize a game in which participants must communicate a series of concepts or instructions without using words, but only through gestures and movements. Fun tasks or challenges that require clear and precise nonverbal communication can be assigned.
6. Facial expression workshop: Provide participants with a space to explore and practice facial expression. They can work in pairs or small groups, observing each other and trying to interpret and replicate different facial expressions to better understand how these affect communication.
7. Analysis of artistic performances: Watching and analyzing together artistic performances, such as films, theater performances or dances, focusing on the use of non-verbal communication by actors or performers. This can be followed by guided discussions about the relevance of nonverbal communication in artistic performances and in everyday life.
These activities offer participants creative and expressive ways to explore and understand nonverbal communication, thus improving their communication skills and self-awareness and others.
I played the role of senior trainer in 4 projects out of 6, assisting the different international pools that were formed for each action.
within which I followed the group of participants in the activities and supported colleagues in the preparation of the plans.
As coordinator I have taken care of the connections between the partners and the general logistic of the plans.