Community Building (10-15 minutes)
| Purpose: This segment aims to foster a sense of belonging and establish a positive group dynamic.
Example: Ice Breaker and setting norms help participants feel comfortable and connected, breaking down social barriers |
Exploring Trait (20-30 minutes)
| Purpose: This segment aims to deepen participants’ understanding of themselves, including their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Example: The objective of the scenarios activity is to enhance participants’ self-awareness by reflecting on their thoughts, emotions, and reactions to various scenarios. Through guided reflection and discussion, participants will learn how to recognize their personal patterns of behavior, thoughts, and feelings in different situations, fostering a deeper understanding of themselves. |
Experiential/Hands-On Learning (30-50 minutes)
| Purpose: This approach helps participants apply what they’ve learned in a practical, tangible way, making the content more memorable and meaningful.
Example: The goal of the Who Am I? activity is to help girls understand that achievements and outcomes are the result of underlying traits, efforts, and attributes. The activity encourages them to reflect on and praise the qualities contributing to success rather than focusing solely on the outcomes. |
Making Sense (20-25 minutes)
| Purpose: This segment helps participants reflect on the hands-on activity and make connections to the session’s objectives and their own lives.
Example: The purpose of the “Complimenting Myself” activity is to encourage self-reflection and self-appreciation among participants. By identifying positive qualities and attributes about themselves, participants can boost their self-esteem and cultivate a positive self-image |
Closing Circle (10-15 minutes)
| Purpose: The closing circle brings the session to a positive and meaningful conclusion. It reinforces the group’s sense of community and shared purpose, leaving participants with a feeling of closure and continuity
Example: The sticky note activity at the end of each session helps to anchor the session’s key takeaways, ensuring that participants leave with a clear and positive impression of their experience. |
