Themes
- Group Dynamics
- Learning From Each Other
- Getting to Know Each Other
Objectives
- To get to know each other
- To create group dynamic
- To inform the participants about the methodology and the program
- To take expectations of the participants
- To present the training schedule to the participants
Duration and Planning
- 15 minutes : Introduction of Trainers and Participants
- 15 minutes : Presentation of the Project, Activities and Toolbox and Questions and Answers
- 30 minutes : “Say me your nickname”
- 15 minutes : Gathering of expectations and fears & Presentation of the program
- 15 minutes : “Running with chairs”
Materials
- Colored A4 Papers
- Scissors
- Clothes line
- Paper Tape
- Pens for each participant
Recommended Method
The Opening Session begins with the project coordinator’s “Welcome” speech, after which each team introduces themselves. The entire group briefly say their name and what they are doing in local. The implementation of the Artivistic Program, the duties of the participants and the previously carried activities and the activities will be carried are explained by project coordinator. Subsequently, participants’ questions are answered.
“Say me your nickname”
Participants form a circle. The trainer asks each participant to set a nickname that starts with the initials of his / her name. Clockwise, the participant will repeat the name and nickname of everyone who have told their name and nickname before that one. The activity is ends when the circle comes to first person.
Gathering of Expectations and Fears & Presentation of the Program
The non-formal education methodology, experiential learning and holistic approach are explained to the participants.
“Gathering expectations and Fear”
Clothes line is stretched in one side of the training room. The participants are given to blue and yellow papers and asked to cut them in the shape of socks / clothes in order to get expectations and fears. They are to write in blue coloured papers that they expected from the training and yellow papers, what they have a fear about the training. The participants are requested the hang the clothes to the clothesline. The content written by participants to the clothes is read by trainers and summarized.
“Running with chairs”
The participants are asked to form a circle while holding the chairs inclined. Afterwards, the participants asked to move around the circle as group without lowering the chairs. Once they completed the circle, it can be repeated several times if there is time.
After, the weekly program is introduced by trainer team. The short information about the activities during the program is given. If the participants have questions related to program, the trainers answers.
Additional Information and Readings
Other activities related with “Getting to know each other” and “Building group dynamics” can be as well implemented according to target group.
