Self-Awareness
Common Activity Types
Phases of Debriefing
100

It is based on what you perceive of yourself and what you believe others think of you. It is often based on what you do.

Self-esteem

100

This gives learners a topic and time to research independently using internal resources—like a knowledge base—or the web.

Scavenger Hunts

100

This phase gives learners an opportunity to express strong feelings and emotions. It makes it easier for them to be more objective during later phases.

How do you feel

200

It is a given and cannot be earned. It is always there. You can never have more or less of it—although your awareness of it can grow or disappear.

Self-worth

200

This scenario mimics a realistic interaction. To make the most of the activity, make sure learners are clear on the expectations for each role.

Role Play

200

In this phase, encourage learners to generate and test different hypotheses. Ask learners to come up with principles based on the activity and discuss them.

What did you learn

300

Understanding your own personality and individuality.

Self-awareness

300

Each participant or small group is given a different topic to research or a different portion of an overall project to complete.

Jigsaw

300

This process can be used for debriefing any learning experience, whether it is a specific activity or even an entire day of learning.

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