I like dreaming about the future...
The ‘Future’ is a big concept. There are so many factors that determine the future. Some of these factors can be influenced and others cannot.
In other words the future is hard to foresee.
The future is the time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
In other words the future is hard to foresee.
The future is the time ahead; those moments yet to be experienced.
For children it is hard to envisage what lies ahead.
Some may have big plans in terms of a profession: “I want to be a teacher” or “I want to be a doctor,” they might say. Others, living in difficult circumstances, may avoid making such plans.
Some may have big plans in terms of a profession: “I want to be a teacher” or “I want to be a doctor,” they might say. Others, living in difficult circumstances, may avoid making such plans.
Last week I wanted to become a teacher. But now I want to be a clown, because I like to make people laugh!
Having a sense of your future prospects is important. Every human being needs plans and dreams, to have goals to work towards in life.
It is good to strive for your goals and dreams. It gives you direction and hope for the future.
It is good to strive for your goals and dreams. It gives you direction and hope for the future.
The future is not only far away. It can also be very close:
“Next week I want to do well in the football match”;
“I want to do well at school”;
“I want to help my mum with this now, so that maybe tomorrow I can go out with some friends”.
These are all examples of hopes for the immediate future.
“Next week I want to do well in the football match”;
“I want to do well at school”;
“I want to help my mum with this now, so that maybe tomorrow I can go out with some friends”.
These are all examples of hopes for the immediate future.
I hope this painting will make the wall colourfull for everyone...
Goals of the module 'The Future':
This is the closing module of the I DEAL cycle. With the children you will evaluate the program they have participated in and look at their future.
How will the children continue with their lives? Will they be able to use the skills they have learnt? What will they do if they feel they are going back to ‘old’ behaviours or habits? What are their dreams and future plans?
Reflecting on these questions helps to sustain positive change - the overall goal of this module. We will try to achieve this in three sessions.
This is the closing module of the I DEAL cycle. With the children you will evaluate the program they have participated in and look at their future.
How will the children continue with their lives? Will they be able to use the skills they have learnt? What will they do if they feel they are going back to ‘old’ behaviours or habits? What are their dreams and future plans?
Reflecting on these questions helps to sustain positive change - the overall goal of this module. We will try to achieve this in three sessions.
Session 1: Looking back
Goal: The children have reflected on what they have done, liked, and learnt. They have gone through the first three steps of ORID.
In the first session, you will use a method of evaluation, called ORID. These four letters stand for:
Goal: The children have reflected on what they have done, liked, and learnt. They have gone through the first three steps of ORID.
In the first session, you will use a method of evaluation, called ORID. These four letters stand for:
- Observation
- Reflection
- Interpretation
- Decision-making
Observation
Observation is about facts, what actually happened, what was observed, without elaborating on the ‘why’. Questions are about what people see, hear, touch, smell and taste.
What has happened during the time you have spent in the I DEAL group? What have you seen?
Observation is about facts, what actually happened, what was observed, without elaborating on the ‘why’. Questions are about what people see, hear, touch, smell and taste.
What has happened during the time you have spent in the I DEAL group? What have you seen?
I saw that some of us were very open while others kept more to themselves.
Reflection
Reflection is about emotions and feelings about certain things that took place in the sessions. Questions are directed to emotional responses: what made you angry, excited or frustrated and what did you enjoy, like or dislike.
Reflection is about emotions and feelings about certain things that took place in the sessions. Questions are directed to emotional responses: what made you angry, excited or frustrated and what did you enjoy, like or dislike.
Dancing and singing makes me feel happy!
Interpretation
Interpretation is about meaning, purpose and value you attach to the subject.
You will assess with the children what they have learnt. What was most useful? What was not useful? What was important? What was difficult? Did we reach our goals in this group? Has I DEAL been successful, or not?
Interpretation is about meaning, purpose and value you attach to the subject.
You will assess with the children what they have learnt. What was most useful? What was not useful? What was important? What was difficult? Did we reach our goals in this group? Has I DEAL been successful, or not?
Decision-making
Decision-making is about future plans. What are the children going to do next? What are their plans and dreams? In this last step, you will help the children to make decisions about the way forward. (This last step is mainly dealt with in session 2.)
The ORID method is background information for you as facilitators. There is no need to explain the method to the children – in the session plans, these steps are integrated in a creative and understandable way.
Decision-making is about future plans. What are the children going to do next? What are their plans and dreams? In this last step, you will help the children to make decisions about the way forward. (This last step is mainly dealt with in session 2.)
The ORID method is background information for you as facilitators. There is no need to explain the method to the children – in the session plans, these steps are integrated in a creative and understandable way.
When I think of the future...
I feel a bit scared, but I am also exited!
I feel a bit scared, but I am also exited!
Session 2: Looking forward
Goal: The children have made plans for their future and they have practised decision making.
In the second session you will be discussing future plans for the group: What will the children be doing after I DEAL? Will they use the skills they have learnt? How? Will they be able to use their (re)gained coping strategies in times of trouble or frustration?
Another question regarding the group: They cannot continue to take part in your I DEAL group, as we will have to move forward to give other children a chance to follow the program. Still, the dynamics of a group for positive action would be a good thing to continue.
Goal: The children have made plans for their future and they have practised decision making.
In the second session you will be discussing future plans for the group: What will the children be doing after I DEAL? Will they use the skills they have learnt? How? Will they be able to use their (re)gained coping strategies in times of trouble or frustration?
Another question regarding the group: They cannot continue to take part in your I DEAL group, as we will have to move forward to give other children a chance to follow the program. Still, the dynamics of a group for positive action would be a good thing to continue.
With the group, you will discuss the local opportunities to connect to existing groups, like a peace club, youth club, music and dance club, or drama club.
They may want to start their own club. In that case, be aware of possible effects. Children that have followed I DEAL are not to exclude other children. It would be sensible to persuade the children that a new group should not be a club only for former I DEAL group members, since this would exclude children who did not participate.
They may want to start their own club. In that case, be aware of possible effects. Children that have followed I DEAL are not to exclude other children. It would be sensible to persuade the children that a new group should not be a club only for former I DEAL group members, since this would exclude children who did not participate.
The outcome of the discussion can also be that the group will not continue. In that case, you have to say goodbye to each other in a positive way during the third and last session.
Session 3: Closing party
Goal: The children have said goodbye to I DEAL in a festive and positive way.
In the last session you will assist the children in organising their own party. This should be a celebration to mark the end of, hopefully, a good time. Let them decide whether or not to invite their parents, friends or teachers. If their parents have been participating in the Parents Group, a nice way to close I DEAL would be to organise a combined party with both the children and the parents.
Goal: The children have said goodbye to I DEAL in a festive and positive way.
In the last session you will assist the children in organising their own party. This should be a celebration to mark the end of, hopefully, a good time. Let them decide whether or not to invite their parents, friends or teachers. If their parents have been participating in the Parents Group, a nice way to close I DEAL would be to organise a combined party with both the children and the parents.
Let's have a party!
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