{"id":2412,"date":"2025-02-16T19:03:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T19:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care-platform.eu\/?post_type=mathima&#038;p=2412"},"modified":"2025-02-26T20:18:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T20:18:34","slug":"9-mountain-peak","status":"publish","type":"mathima","link":"https:\/\/www.care-platform.eu\/index.php\/lesson\/9-mountain-peak\/","title":{"rendered":"9. Mountain Peak"},"content":{"rendered":"<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Aim<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">This activity aims to promote understanding of concepts such as short-term\/long-term thinking, dreams, goals, plans, needs, desires, wishes, responsibilities, etc..<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Trainee profile<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Any. People with special needs can participate as long as they are able to express themselves.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Learning Objectives<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To build self-awareness on your own core life values<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To Identify the differences between long-term and short-term thinking<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To develop planning skills and the ability to define goals<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">To be aware of opportunities and risks (personal and external) when reaching goals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">n\u00b0 participants<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Up to 20 people<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Duration<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Materials<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">For each participant:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">A copy of the handout \u201cMountain peak\u201d for each participant (see the Annexes)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Sheets of paper<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">3. Pens<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Preparation<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">The facilitator has to prints the handout \u201cMountain peak\u201d for each participant.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Implementation<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Start a discussion with the whole group on concepts such as <em>aims, dreams, desires, needs, wishes, planning, acting, <\/em>so as to raise awareness on the topic, to brainstorm together and to foster active listening. Give participants 5-10 minutes to discuss how these terms are perceived. You may write down some emotions or related sub-concepts on a flipchart, if there is one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give the participants a blank sheet of paper. Ask them to think of a specific long-term goal they would like to achieve and to write it down. Ask them to be as specific as possible, so as to identify a real vision of the future. If they are not at ease with defining a long- term exact goal, let them choose a dream or a wish for the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Once everybody is ready, ask the participants to think of realistic steps they need to take to accomplish the chosen goal\/dream. Give them up to 5 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hand out to each participant the handout \u201cMountain Peak\u201d in the Annex section below and ask them to write down those realistic steps they would have to undertake in order to achieve the goal\/ dream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Once the participants have completed the task, ask everyone who is willing to present to the group their goal\/wish and the steps to achieve it. Give them up to 3 minutes to allow all participants to partake and discuss on those proposed steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask for a round of applause as o common expression of gratitude to yourself and to the whole group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">You can ask them how they will proceed in case some of the steps present difficulties. You should encourage the students to think of a possible plan (B) actions\/steps in order to assure the achievement of the goal.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"114\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Debriefing<\/span><\/td>\n<td width=\"577\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Let students reflect on such questions as:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Why do I need dreams\/goals and planning to achieve them?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Is it important to be aware of my goals now and plan to achieve them? If yes. Why? If not, why? When is the best time to plan?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Which are my most important short-term or long-term goals? Why? How to make it easier for everyone to achieve their goals? What influences my dreams and life goals?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">If the group is not too big, you may ask all participants to brainstorm together to think of a possible Plan B for each of the identified goals\/dreams, with adapted actions\/steps in order to assure the achievement of the goal.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Tips and hints<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">In case of participants with special needs who cannot write down the values, ask a collaborator to help them out.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Safety measures<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Not particular safety measures to take.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Added value<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Thinking ahead and breakdown your pursuit in realistic smaller steps is a key approach to achieving your goals.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Variances<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">You might organize a one to one tutoring session with each of your participants in order to review their goals and the steps they have set up to reach them. You could ask them about the terms and details on how they plan to execute the foreseen steps.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong><em>Reaching the goal<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>DREAM: written down with a date becomes GOAL: A goal broken down into steps becomes<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><strong>PLAN: A plan backed by ACTION makes your dreams a REALITY<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2413 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.care-platform.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Picture1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"576\" height=\"635\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.care-platform.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Picture1-1.jpg 576w, https:\/\/www.care-platform.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Picture1-1-272x300.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; 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Give them up to 5 minutes. 4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hand out to each participant the handout \u201cMountain Peak\u201d in the Annex section below and ask them to write down those realistic steps they would have to undertake in order to achieve the goal\/ dream. 5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Once the participants have completed the task, ask everyone who is willing to present to the group their goal\/wish and the steps to achieve it. Give them up to 3 minutes to allow all participants to partake and discuss on those proposed steps. 6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Ask for a round of applause as o common expression of gratitude to yourself and to the whole group. You can ask them how they will proceed in case some of the steps present difficulties. You should encourage the students to think of a possible plan (B) actions\/steps in order to assure the achievement of the goal. Debriefing Let students reflect on such questions as: Why do I need dreams\/goals and planning to achieve them? Is it important to be aware of my goals now and plan to achieve them? If yes. Why? If not, why? When is the best time to plan? Which are my most important short-term or long-term goals? Why? How to make it easier for everyone to achieve their goals? What influences my dreams and life goals? If the group is not too big, you may ask all participants to brainstorm together to think of a possible Plan B for each of the identified goals\/dreams, with adapted actions\/steps in order to assure the achievement of the goal. Tips and hints In case of participants with special needs who cannot write down the values, ask a collaborator to help them out. Safety measures Not particular safety measures to take. Added value Thinking ahead and breakdown your pursuit in realistic smaller steps is a key approach to achieving your goals. Variances You might organize a one to one tutoring session with each of your participants in order to review their goals and the steps they have set up to reach them. 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