Curriculum
Why is having a written curriculum better than winging it?
A written curriculum keeps the workshop structured, clear, and consistent. Winging it can make workshop confusing.
What is the purpose of an icebreaker?
To warm up the group and get participants comfortable and engaged.
What is a debrief?
A moment at the end of the workshop or at the end of an activity to reflect on what was learned and why it mattered.
What does the objective do for the workshop?
It gives the workshop a focus and purpose.
What does JCYC stand for.
Japanese Community Youth Council
What can a curriculum help with if a CIT is absent?
It lets someone else step in and still run the workshop successfully.
When should an icebreaker happen during a workshop?
At the very beginning
When should the debrief happen in a workshop?
At the end of the workshop or at an end of an activity.
Why is sharing the objective helpful to participants?
It helps them know what they’re learning and why it matters.
Ages of PC's and YDM in order from youngest to oldest. With ages
Au'Zirea - 16, Joy - 16, Julius - 17, Maricar - 30
True or False: A good curriculum should be flexible and pre-approved.
True. It should be reviewed ahead of time but flexible enough for real-life situations.
Name one type of icebreaker that involves movement.
“Would You Rather” with room corners or “Music Chairs.”
What’s one good question to ask during a debrief?
“What’s one takeaway you’re leaving with today?”
Fill in the blank: The objective gives the workshop ______, ______, and ______.
Purpose, a direction, and focus.
What is Maricars dog name? Hint: Whoville character
Grinch.
Name two things a good curriculum should include
A clear agenda, step-by-step instructions, Icebreaker, Debrief, Activities
What’s a risk of skipping the icebreaker?
The group might stay quiet, awkward, or disconnected during the workshop.
True or False: A debrief is only for the participants to reflect.
False. It's for both the participants and the facilitator to reflect.
True or False: Only the workshop leader(s) needs to understand the objective.
False. Everyone should understand it too.
How many youth leaders are there in total across MYEEP & YW?
33. including CIT, PC's & YLT
Describe a situation where having no curriculum would negatively affect a workshop.
A CIT is out sick, and a coworker doesn’t know the flow, causing the workshop to fall apart or miss key parts. (Any other plausible explanation works here too).
Why is it important to choose the right type of icebreaker based on the group?
Because different groups have different comfort levels, energy, and familiarity. A good icebreaker should match the group’s vibe and help them feel safe, not awkward.
Come up with 2 creative debrief strategies.
1) “One Word” – everyone says one word about their experience about todays workshop. 2) “Exit Ticket” – write a takeaway on a post-it before leaving. (Any other plausible answer works too)
Rewrite this bad objective to make it strong: “To teach participants how to save.”
To teach participants on being financially literate by introducing them to topics like budgeting and account options.
Which PC plays roblox the most?
JOY