Game-Changer IO2 In-service Training Programme

Table 8.4: Superheroes Activity Plan Activity Step Resources Required Time Assigned Expected Outcome 1. Either separate participants into small groups or ask them to complete the activity individually Space for groups or individuals to complete the task 2 minutes Each group will have their own individual space to sit and complete the activity 2. All participants should receive a selection of coloured pens/pencils and some paper (ideally A3 or flip chart size) Enough pens/pencils and sheets of paper for each group or individual participant 2 minutes All participants should now have some pens/pencils and some paper 3. Each group/participant will be asked to create their own Superhero, they will need to create a name for the Superhero and the superpower that they would possess None necessary 30 minutes All groups/participants should have created a Superhero. They should have a name and a superpower for their hero 4. Once they have created a Superhero name and have decided what superpower they would possess, each group/participant will have to reflect upon their choices The groups/participants should be posed with these questions:  Why have you chosen that superpower?  What would the Superhero use the superpower for?  What things would they try to improve or change about the world around them?  Who or what would be your arch enemy in the world today? 30 minutes All groups/participants should have reflected upon their decisions and understood the motivations behind their choices. You may have asked them to write down the answers to the questions so they can read them out during the discussion to come 5. Finally, each group/participant should present their Superhero to the entire group and explain their choices. A group discussion should take place. This will give each participant the opportunity to discuss their decisions with the group, the aim of this is to help each group/participant to understand themselves, their individual motivation, desires and aspirations Enough space to bring all participants together for a group presentation, discussion and debate 30 minutes to 1 hour Participants will have shared their ideas, motivations and choices. This should have helped the participants to better understand their own motivations and aspirations. Completing the group discussion should also assist participants to be able to develop their communicate skills