MOSAIC - The training kit for Euro-Mediterranean youth work

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Instructions
Divide participants into groups of four to six people. Make sure the groups have
enough space to work around a piece of flipchart paper, which can be placed on the
floor.
Explain that the first part of the activity is silent. Give each group the prepared
flipchart paper and cards. Ask them to distribute the cards among themselves.
Ask each participant to read (silently) the cards in his/her hands and decide
whether each statement is true always, never or sometimes. They should then
place each card in the corresponding column.
When they have placed all their own cards, they should look at the cards
placed by others in their group. Still without talking, if anyone disagrees with
the positioning of someone else’s card, they should silently turn it over so the
card is face-down on the flipchart. Explain that cards can only be turned over
once: this simply signifies disagreement in the group.
At the next stage, they can talk! In their groups, participants should take each
of the cards that has been placed face-down and try to reach a consensus as to
where it should go. Depending on the diversity of the groups, they may need
30-40 minutes for this stage.
After this time, invite the groups to look at the decisions of other groups and then
bring everyone together for the debriefing.
Debriefing and evaluation
Try to use most of the debriefing to address general issues arising from the process as
a whole, rather than returning to the specific issues raised by the cards.
Which of the cards were most controversial in your group, and why?
Which card was most difficult for you personally to position on the flipchart?
Are you surprised by any of the results of other groups for particular cards?
How did your group reach agreement on the different issues? Do you feel that
everyone had the same chance to participate in the discussion?
Did you change your mind on any issue? Did you come to see any of the issues
in a different light?
What, if anything, did the process of discussion tell you about perceptions of
gender in the Euro-Med region?
Which of the issues do you see as most problematic today in terms of building
cohesive multicultural societies?
Which of the issues do you see as most problematic for young people today?
How do you think that societies should deal with the type of differences you
have been exploring?
Tips for the facilitator
You may find that some of the statements are too controversial for your group (or
not controversial enough!); if so, you should feel free to adapt them as necessary, or
MOSAIC - The training kit for Euro-Mediterranean youth work