“ Young professionals ! Say no to bullies !!!”
It must be remembered that adults learn more efficiently through empirical techniques . Of course not all aspect of the course content can be taught empirically , but the methodology and techniques should be versatile so that the participants can have a chance of experiencing particular scenarios , and consider what they would do in a particular situation . It is also possible to convey hard knowledge through different methods of group teaching , collective analyses and discussion . Such techniques should be used as often as possible .
In order to prepare exercise for the workshop on counteraction against mobbing and discrimination verify if you can determine the following aspects of the exercise :
� The subject – what aspects are to be raised in the exercise ? � Aims – what are the participants to learn , or to get to know ? What are they to consider ? What are they to experience ? � Time – how long should be the exercise ? � Resources – what resources do you need to realise the exercise ? � Methods – what methods are you going to use ?
Depending on the group , aims , and duration , the participants may be encouraged to get to know each other . As mobbing and discrimination are difficult subjects , getting to know each other may help the participants to open themselves so that they can fully benefit from the course . It is essential to be fully aware of what we want to achieve and how much time we have . Sometimes it is necessary to leave out certain topics . The classes and meeting should be prepared realistically so that we can have enough time to realize the program .
In the classes on discrimination it is very important to be aware that everybody discriminates and everybody can be discriminated . Presenting a chain reaction of discrimination may help to understand its mechanisms , whereas being put into the role of the discriminated may help to realize that the discrimination does exist . The application of role-play and identifying with the members of the discriminated groups are very precious and eye-opening experiences . However , it is very important to be observant and vigilant so as to see and control how the participants perform their tasks . It must be remembered that we are all different , groups comprise of various people and the successful realization of exercises depends on the involvement and openness of the participants , interactions between them , and the group processes .
Apart from workshops / meetings that raise awareness of mobbing and discrimination problems , it is equally important to attract people ’ s attention by posters , websites , or even short notes that may raise interest . It should be done in the countries where the mentioned problems have not been thoroughly discussed , and the media might be interested in propagating the issue . It depends on us what approach we take .
What is the most important is to make local communities aware of the existence of discrimination and mobbing .
Good luck !
' Informational and workshop guide for mobbing , discrimination and sexual harassment '
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