TASKs for democracy

ACTIVITY 1 “DOCUMENTING LEARNING” – 30 MINUTES
Resources
Audio/video equipment
TASK list
Practical arrangements
The group needs to be arranged in such a way that all learners are visible and/or audible in the video recording.
Procedure
1. The facilitator asks the members of the group to choose which components of the TASK list they want
to focus on during reflection/feedback. Individually, participants choose one or two components that
they wish to focus on. (See alternative method in “Tips” below.)
2. The facilitator leads an interactive activity – from this book or another chosen activity. During the activity,
a sequence of the learning process, ideally a discussion with the whole group, is recorded. (Note: the
timing of this step is not included in this unit, as it will depend on the facilitator’s choice of activity.)
Tips and potential difficulties
This unit is best employed for an activity that is true to co-operative principles, that is an activity that
features thorough co-operative learning structures, in which equal access to participation is ensured
though the structure itself.
If, nonetheless, not all members of the group take active part in the group discussions, the facilitator
should gently encourage everyone to take part, while refraining from calling upon individuals.
For the self-reflection/feedback part, the fact of having been a “silent observer” might be a relevant
starting point. Non-participation is a form of participation.
Alternatively, the facilitator may choose the component(s) which s/he deems most relevant for the
chosen activity. This (these) component(s) may be either used exclusively or added to the components
participants have chosen.
Debriefing/reflecting
At the end of the learning unit, the facilitator asks how everyone felt being recorded.
Did it change their participation, their style?
Did it undermine or enhance their experience?
ACTIVITY 2 “ USING AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDINGS AS A STARTING POINT
FOR REFLECTION OR FEEDBACK” – 45 MINUTES
Resources
The audio/video recording of the learning session (maximum 10 minutes)
TASK list and the selected components
Paper/pencils
Practical arrangements
The facilities to display the audio/video recording should be installed in such a way that everyone is able
to follow the demonstration. Participants should have their TASK list, and know the component(s) they
are focusing on for self-reflection, for themselves as well as for their peers, who will receive feedback.
After the demonstration, all learners or pairs should have a place to work/exchange thoughts without
disturbance.
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