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 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Aim<\/span><\/td>\nThis is a team building activity that promotes collaboration, trust and empathy. The aim of the activity is to give a \u201cphysical\u201d sense of being different than usual and to create conditions for a discussion about equality, equal opportunities for everyone, yet also to remind that all of us can face unexpected situations, we all have our own needs and approaches, but all together we build a team.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trainee profile<\/span><\/td>\nAny. People with special needs can participate as long as they are able to express themselves.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Learning Objectives<\/span><\/td>\nTo create a common class life in terms of equality<\/span><\/p>\n

To break down barriers<\/span><\/p>\n

To experience being \u201cDifferent\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To experience different situations and analyses what it is like when we are dependent on someone; how supportive, tolerant we are of others<\/span><\/p>\n

To Get to know each other<\/span><\/p>\n

To Develop the skills of work and cooperation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

n\u00b0 participants<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 20 people<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Duration<\/span><\/td>\n40 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Materials<\/span><\/td>\nBlindfolds<\/span><\/p>\n

Items to place around the room to sweep off the floor (scissors, candies, tennis balls, cones, etc.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Chairs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Implementation<\/span><\/td>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Divide the group into smaller groups of 3 participants. The groups need to stay as far away as possible from each other.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 For each group, give one participant a blindfold (becoming the \u201cblind\u201d) and another participant a chair (becoming the \u201clame\u201d). The third participant will be the \u201cdumb\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The \u201clame\u201d sits on the chair with his\/her back to the \u201cblind\u201d. The \u201clame\u201d therefore does not see the \u201cblind\u201d but only the \u201cdumb\u201d. The latter is facing the \u201clame\u201d and can see both the \u201cblind\u201d and the \u201clame\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When all groups are set, place a number of items on the ground around or in front of the <\/span>\u201cblind\u201d in each group.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Explain the rules: the \u201cdumb\u201d can show something to the \u201clame\u201d but is not able to talk; the \u201clame\u201d can speak and explain to the \u201cblind\u201d where and how to go after the placed items but must not turn his\/her back and look at the \u201cblind\u201d. The \u201cblind\u201d listens to the \u201clame\u201d and tries to find the items placed on the floor and is able to talk to ask better directions.<\/span><\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Give the start. The \u201cblind\u201d in each group must find and lift up all items placed on the <\/span>ground.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When everyone has completed the task, the roles in the same groups change so that everyone tries all three roles.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Debriefing<\/span><\/td>\nHave all participants gather up and allow them to speak, think, comment, come to their own thoughts and insights.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n

Which \u201crole\u201d did you feel most comfortable in? Why?<\/span><\/p>\n

Which role did you dislike? Why?<\/span><\/p>\n

Who helped you?<\/span><\/p>\n

Was there something bothering you?<\/span><\/p>\n

Which role was harder to trust? Why?<\/span><\/p>\n

Have you ever met in your life a blind person or a person with a movement disorder? How did you feel? Did they need help? Did you help?<\/span><\/p>\n

What did you think of him\/her? What did you think of yourself? If there was a person with special needs in our class, how would you feel? Does he\/she need help? Would you help? Why?<\/span><\/p>\n

Are these people eligible to learn in the same contexts as a fully able-bodied person?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tips and hints<\/span><\/td>\nAll the teams should have the same number of items to lift and equal distances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Teams are not allowed to pick up items in other team areas. Also, make sure that there are no <\/span>other objects on the way to avoid danger for the \u201cblind\u201d.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Safety measures<\/span><\/td>\nProvide enough space between items so that each team can perform easily.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Added value<\/span><\/td>\nBuilding skills of collaboration, trust and empathy may trigger in us the recognition that all of us face unexpected situations and may go through difficult periods in life. What matters is to understand, embrace diversity, and always show respect.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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