Have An Awareness On National Development Trough Ball (H.A.N.D.-BALL)

The title of the toolHave An Awareness On National Development Trough Ball (H.A.N.D.-BALL)
The learning objective of the tool– Raising the awareness of players/participants on Civil Participation and Social & Civic Competences– Increasing the group dynamics among players/participants 
Target GroupMixed gender group
Duration of the Tool15’ Activity duration30’ Debrief durationTotal 45’
Preparation (Preparation before the implementation, needed materials etc.)Materials:Board and markerHandball ball (preferably soft balls)Goals Jersey  
Instructions to implement the toolThe participants are separated into two teams. Each team is consisting of 6 people. Also, 2 referees should be elected by the teams at the beginning of the game. There are 3 basic rules of the game:Participants cannot take more than 3 steps when they have ball in their handsNobody can enter and stay within the goals’ areaIt’s not allow to hurt anyone intentionally Teams can add new rules or erase rules during the implementation. The whistle blows every two minutes during the 15’. Teams have 2 minutes to decide and change the rules to dominate the game. Teams are not required to change rules but it’s an optional setting. After 2 minutes of the breaks, the game continues. The teams are given 2 minutes to agree on the rule change. Decided rules are written on the board or a rule can be deleted from the board with the teams’ common decisions.
Skills – SDGs – Key Competences ChartSDG 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions 
Sum Up / Debriefing / Reflection at the end of the implementationDebriefing questionsHow did you feel while you did the activity?What happened since the beginning of the game? What was the strategy of your team?What was one of the main challenges when you play? What did the group have to do or believe to be successful? What was one positive thing that happened during the challenge?
Any tips / suggestions to the trainers for the further implementationsThe group must be at least 14 people and their multiples. 
Resources / ReferencesCouncil of Europe – Types of Participation Guideline
  • Chart of the Section 7:
Reinforced skills (Empathy, Communication etc.)SDGs targeted(SDG4 – Quality in Education etc.)Erasmus+ Key Competences(Learning to Learn, Social Competences etc.)
Team BuildingPeace, justice and strong institutions Learning to Learn
Active Participation Civic Competences 
Taking Initiative   
Communication   

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