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Aims: to develop a deeper understanding of the aces fields of achievement in a fun and interactive way, before the jury assesses the projects, to give participants space to grow their understanding of the core issues of aces, to support developing positive group dynamics in the group, experimenting with one form of expression, in this field writing, to create a "show element" to be presented at the ceremony. Method(s)/Approach
1. Welcome and introduction to facilitator, topic and morning activities. Warm up: Crossword COURAGE Think of words that relate to yourself and courage. Write into the crossword. 2. Defining Civil Courage for yourself and with others Speed Dating: Two circles of chairs, an inside and an outside circle facing each other. Two people sit across from each other. They get the chance to meet for 2 minutes and talk about a given topic, one minute each. Timing is supported by the facilitator by ringing a bell. After both partners have spoken, the inner circle moves one seat in a clockwise direction. After the next round the outer circle moves in
aces Academy March 2012 Senec, Slovak Republic a counter-clockwise direction and so on. Questions: * Share the story of your name * Share your Crossword on COURAGE * Courage (derives from the Old French word corage "heart, innermost feelings; temper," from the Latin word cor "heart," which remains a common metaphor for inner strength): What is close to your heart / really important to you? * What helps to be courageous? * Martin Luther King: I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed (belief): that all men are created equal." * Where can you see in-equality in your school? * Where can you see in-equality in your town / city? * Mahatma Ghandi: You must be the change you want to see in the world. * Share a story of somebody you know, who makes this world a place that is more fair and just. Plenary discussion: Share some of your understanding of what Civil Courage is. 3. Writing about Civil Courage, free choice of style of writing, write in your own language. * Poetry - Poetry tries to put into words the essence of a thing, a person, a topic. Choose one aspect of Civil Courage. Write a poem about it. * Fairy Tale - Look at the cards on the table. Choose one, that tells you a story of Civil Courage. Write a short story. * Letter to the editor - What is not right in your school? Where can you see injustice and abuse of power? What needs to be changed? Write a letter to your (imaginary) school newspaper, describe the situation and suggest what you and others could do to change it. * My story - Tell the story of when you were treated unfairly or excluded and somebody helped you. Tell the story of when somebody was treated unfairly or excluded and you helped them. * Dream - Martin Luther King made history as a non-violent fighter for equal rights of black people. His speech I have a dream reached millions and changed the world. Dream of your world and life without injustice. What does it look like? Describe it. * Definition - Read through the definitions and texts about Civil Courage. Try to write your own definition of what Civil Courage means for you. * Text Message / SMS - Suggest what you and the people in your surrounding can do to make this world a better and more fair place. Write them a (virtual) text message. You can even send the message, when you are back home! 4. Top Ten Aspects of Civil Courage: Group work: Share parts of your texts, Aha Moments, stories. What is civil courage for you? Write down three main words or phrases on papers. Present to plenary.
Each person gets to vote for his / her top five (by sticking sticky dots on the cards).
aces Academy March 2012 Senec, Slovak Republic 5. Top Ten Aspects of Civil Courage, as described by this group: 1. Don't be afraid of failing 2. Stand & speak & act 3. Love and empathy 4. If you judge people, you don't have time to love them 5. Freedom of speech 6. Enjoy being yourself 7. Stand for others, not just yourself 8. Be supportive 9. Change the way people think 10. Broaden your horizons of thinking Other aspects mentioned were: free will, resolving a problem, deserve respect from other people, stand by your ideas, you have to make the first step!, make the world a better place, never underestimate your powers, empathy and compassion, be strong. 6. The Ceremony Act: At the aces ceremony on the next evening, every Best Practice Award will be introduced by a short activity / outcome of the fields of experience. All participants are asked to bring their texts and read them out for one minute. 10 participants stand up on their chairs and show cards with the Top Ten Aspects of Civil Courage to the others in the room. Decide who does what and practice twice. 7. Good bye and thank you!