VIPP_Unicef
VIPP_Unicef
VIPP_Unicef
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18 Evaluation<br />
Moodmeter<br />
Purpose: The moodmeter is an instrument for the daily, subjective<br />
"measurement" of the mood and atmosphere of the group. It is not<br />
directly related to the content of the event.<br />
Description: At the beginning of the event, a chart is prepared with<br />
the complete days or sessions of the program written in a horizontal<br />
line. In a vertical column at least three different mood symbols are<br />
visualized - for example, faces which express happiness, indifference<br />
or frustration/anger. Alternatively, temperature indicators such as<br />
100° and 50° can be used. Each participants is asked to place an<br />
individual dot in line with the emotion they are feeling at the end of<br />
every day or session. The facilitators draw a line through the middle<br />
of the dots for each day and in doing so, every day there is a visible<br />
record of the group feeling which may serve as a topic of reflection<br />
and discussion about the" ups" and "downs" of the group.<br />
Remarks: The meaning of the symbols should be clearly explained to the<br />
participants. Although it may be difficult, the moodmeter should be placed<br />
in as private a place as possible to decrease influences of other people. We<br />
cannot make conclusions about group dynamics on the basis of the dots in<br />
the moodmeter alone. It is just an instrument to detect possible success or<br />
dissatisfaction and energy levels, the results of which should be probed in<br />
the plenary, if possible.<br />
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