VIPP_Unicef
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Dialogue and communication<br />
The following exercises are most useful in events which are designed<br />
for building teamwork and networking, training in communication<br />
methods and training of trainers in communication and facilitation<br />
methods. They can also be used in regular planning and training events<br />
to increase interaction among participants.<br />
House-tree-dog<br />
Purpose: To experience and reflect upon one-way and two-way<br />
communication and mutual understanding.<br />
Description: The participants are divided into pairs. Each pair receives<br />
a sheet of flip chart paper and a marker and is told to sit at a table or<br />
on the floor, face to face with the paper between them. The facilitator<br />
asks them to remain silent from the moment and then gives the<br />
following instructions: "Without talking, hold the marker and jointly<br />
draw a house, a tree, and a dog. Then, without talking, jointly sign<br />
your common picture with the name of a well-known artist. Finally,<br />
give the common picture a grade. You are allowed to talk when<br />
everyone has finished the drawing." When all participants have<br />
completed their drawings each couple presents the picture to the<br />
plenary and explains their experience in creating a common picture.<br />
The facilitator visualizes key words concerning the process described<br />
by each person and holds a discussion about what went on between<br />
people, based on these points.<br />
Remarks: Points about one-way and two-way communication can be made<br />
with the experience which each one has gone through so that these concepts<br />
can be better understood.<br />
<strong>VIPP</strong> TECHNIQUES<br />
Games<br />
and<br />
exercises<br />
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