Forumas ir veiksmas suaugusiems/verslams

Forum and Action for Adults/Business

The aim of this module is to reach adult people, because more often children, adolescents and their educators participate in them and other adult people do not have an opportunity to have this experience. We want to show that these activities are for everyone, they can bring a lot of joy and meaning, it is a great way to bring together strong and cooperative team.

These activities might be applied for the staff of various organizations, in order to strengthen the team, to look for ways to feel better in a workplace, to have stronger motivation, to enhance tolerance, respect, self-esteem. These methods also improve atmosphere in the workplace as they talk about Human rights, respectful attitude, etc.

For whom?

Techniques we will use

Anonymous questionnaire

Study of Social and Emotional Difficulties. Anonymous questionnaire evaluates social and emotional difficulties and other issues relevant to the group. Possible areas of evaluation: attitudes towards vulnerable groups, tolerance, level of acceptance, emotional atmosphere in school/work/other group (emotional security, experience of bullying, oppression, etc.), values, motivation to study/work, priorities in life, models of communication in the environment, main difficulties, expectations, personal responsibility for changes.

This study helps to prepare for the activities and to work with the most relevant topics. As this is an anonymous questionnaire usually responses are open and sincere and in the course of further activities it is easier to concentrate on the most important themes. .

Exploration of Values

This is a separate part of the activities. We are using it to prepare for the Forum theatre performances. This exercise “awakens” feelings of the participants and encourages to think about the attitudes they have, teaches to express opinion clearly and with respect, without the devaluation of the other. It is important to express our opinion, but equally important – to listen to the other and to be flexible, not stuck to your preconceptions.

Leaflets are scattered on the floor: “Completely agree”, “Agree”, “Maybe agree”, “Maybe disagree”, “Disagree”, “Completely disagree” (or similar). Participants listen to various statements and find their position in the room near the leaflet which reflects their opinion best. Moderator asks participants to say a few words about their choice. Golden rule of the game is to start every answer with the words “I think”, as there are no universally right or wrong opinions. Other participants have to listen in silence even if they disagree completely. It gives opportunity to hear the opinion and arguments which in real life would be dismissed before even hearing them. This exercise also helps to see the dominating values of the group, level of tolerance, possible areas of discrimination – all this information later is used in the creating Forum theatre performances. It is possible to include statements about the environment, to understand better how different members see and evaluate the situation.

These statements are provocative in order to make people feel and to want to defend their position, to fight for it. It leads to the deeper involvement in the creation of Forum theatre performances. This exercise fosters social competences – teaches how to talk firmly, confidently and respectfully and to listen to others. On the emotional level it teaches us to withstand and process difficult emotions, which come to the surface when conflicting opinions on important issues are expressed. It also fosters psychological resistance, to be brave in expressing our opinion and defending our values, to stay in contact with others despite various contradictions.

Games and Exercises

Image theatre

Forum Theatre

Elements of Rainbow of Desire

Duration of the activities

4 hours to 2 full days. Agreed in advance according to objectives and possibilities.

How it works? Detailed description

This module can be applied for various groups of adult people:

To bring the team together and to strengthen it
To improve psychological atmosphere in a workplace or community; įstaigoje, bendruomenėje ir pan.
To improve communication between employees and employers;
To enhance self-esteem;
For education about human rights, respect and tolerance.
Economical growth of the organization.

Comments and explanations:

Aims of the activities depend on participants and their needs. It might be better understanding of ourselves and others (colleagues), willingness to cooperate, development of empathy, learning to discuss openly and respectfully and to search for creative solutions for everyday problems in a workplace.

About the nature of the activities carried out

All the activities are fun and interactive, it suits perfectly for various events, workshops, camps. Besides that it gives opportunity to reflect upon social problems and to search for creative ways to start solving them.

After the activities – a reflection on the trainings and recommendations for further application of acquired skills is prepared for the customer.

Example of the programme

Preliminary plan of the activities:

Circle: getting acquainted, reflection on feelings and expectations
Basic rules for working together
Exercises and games for the preparation of the activities
Exploration of Values
Open discussion in the circle: “Dare to be happy”
Image theatre
Work in small groups
Forum theatre – discussion in small groups, creation of the performance, presentation to the rest of the group, discussions, search for solutions.
Reflection

Ordering of this service

1. Filling the form

2. Preparation of anonymous questionnaire in order to make an individual plan of the activities

3. Agreement on technical conditions (premises, materials, catering, division of groups)

4. A schedule of activities and course of classes is prepared

"Forum theatre is a mirror which we can penetrate to modify our image."

A. Boal