TASKs for democracy

Activity 52
Letters to the next generation
DESCRIPTION
30 to 45 minutes depending on the size of the group
Original activity contributed by Ildikó Lázár
Focus: this activity aims to make participants evaluate a training course, session or a series of activities that
they were involved in. Participants will better internalise the content and methodology of the activities or
training course if they are made to discuss and write down what they have learned and what they think they
can use in their own teaching.
Target group: pre-/in-service teachers of age groups 3-5/6-10/10-14/14-18/adult learners
Expected learning outcomes:
A_COOP_3 Readiness to take responsibility and be accountable for one’s actions and choices
A_EPIST_1 Acceptance of the fact that every individual constructs knowledge differently
A_EPIST_3 Inclination to see things from different perspectives
A_SELF_3 Willingness to identify and accept one’s own and other people’s strengths and weaknesses
K_SELF_1 Self-knowledge and introspection
Type of activity: Concluding/evaluation
PROCEDURE
Introduction
Explain why it is important to review what has been done and discussed in the previous activities or sessions.
Tell participants that their evaluation will take the form of a letter to the next set of participants.
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