What is HIV and AIDS?
What is HIV and AIDS?
What is HIV and AIDS?
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Ground rules are basic rules about how the session should run <strong>and</strong> can help a team<br />
work effectively. They are particular important in sessions d<strong>is</strong>cussing very personal<br />
<strong>and</strong> sensitive information. Ground rules need to be owned by the group <strong>and</strong> can be<br />
rev<strong>is</strong>ed at any time. They can be used as a reminder to the group if people start to<br />
break them.<br />
Session Outline<br />
Objective: At the end of the session, the participants will be able to underst<strong>and</strong> the<br />
importance of ground rules <strong>and</strong> agree on a set of rules for future use.<br />
Time Activity<br />
20<br />
minutes<br />
Duration/Timing: 20 Minutes<br />
Ground Rules<br />
Materials/Resources: flip chart paper or white board, white board marker,<br />
pens.<br />
1) Explain to the group what are ground rules <strong>and</strong> why they are important.<br />
2) Ask group to think of any ground rules.<br />
3) As a group, decide on 5 ground rules that everyone will adhere to for all sessions.<br />
Ensure that everyone underst<strong>and</strong>s the rules.<br />
(As a group you can decide on whether there are any pun<strong>is</strong>hments for those who<br />
break the rules e.g. not coming back from breaks on time – sing a song, be<br />
responsible for the next ice-breaker etc).<br />
Refer to the rules if people start breaking them.<br />
Possible Ground Rules<br />
No interrupting Being on time Confidentiality<br />
L<strong>is</strong>ten when people are talking<br />
No name-calling or offensive comments about other people in the group<br />
Switching off mobile phones Respect other people’s opinion No smoking<br />
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