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Reflection

Program 6: Reflection Skills Training Session

Why

Reflection cultivates self-awareness and personal growth. This program encourages participants to introspect, fostering a deeper understanding of their experiences.

What

Participants will engage in activities that prompt self-reflection, such as journaling, goal-setting, and scenario analysis.

How

By incorporating reflection into their routine, participants will gain insight into their strengths and areas for improvement, ultimately leading to more informed decisions and actions.

Duration: 

2 hours
Target Audience:
Government School Children

1. Introduction to Reflection (15 minutes)

  • Icebreaker Activity (5 minutes): “Memory Lane”
    • Ask participants to share a memorable experience from their lives.
  • Welcome and Objective (5 minutes):
    • Explain what reflection means and why it’s important for personal growth and learning.
  • Group Discussion (5 minutes):
    • Ask participants about times they thought about something they did and how it helped them.

2. Journaling and Self-Expression (30 minutes)

  • Activity 1 (10 minutes): “My Day in Pictures”
    • Provide magazines, scissors, and glue. Ask participants to create a visual representation of their day.
  • Activity 2 (10 minutes): “Letter to My Future Self”
    • Provide paper and art supplies. Participants write a letter to themselves about their hopes and goals.
  • Activity 3 (10 minutes): “Reflective Drawing”
    • Provide paper and art supplies. Participants draw or sketch something that represents a recent experience.

3. Guided Reflection (30 minutes)

  • Activity 1 (15 minutes): “Reflective Questions”
    • Provide a set of questions (e.g., What did you learn today? What could you do differently next time?). Participants write their answers.
  • Activity 2 (15 minutes): “Scenario Reflection”
    • Present a scenario. Ask participants to reflect on how they would handle it and what they would do differently.

4. Goal Setting and Planning (30 minutes)

  • Activity 1 (15 minutes): “Future Goals”
    • Ask participants to think about one thing they’d like to achieve in the future and how they plan to get there.
  • Activity 2 (15 minutes): “Action Steps”
    • Provide a goal (e.g., improving a grade). Ask participants to brainstorm specific steps to achieve it.

5. Practice and Feedback (30 minutes)

  • Group Activity (15 minutes): “Reflection in Action”
    • Participants engage in a role-play scenario where they apply reflection skills.
  • Group Discussion and Feedback (15 minutes):
    • Ask participants to share what they’ve learned about the importance of reflection in personal growth.

6. Conclusion and Reflection (15 minutes)

  • Group Discussion (10 minutes):
    • Ask participants to share one reflection technique they found helpful.
  • Closing Remarks (5 minutes):
  • Summarize the session and encourage participants to continue using reflection in their daily lives.

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