Storytelling, Teambuilding and empowerment
15 min.
Large group, Small group
Upto 15 min
No materials needed
Advanced, Moderate
Speaking, Listening
Narrative thinking
Communication
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Objectives

The learner can pass on information by carefully listening and repeating.

Preparation

  • Think of a story that fits the treated topic.

Instructions

·         Sit in a circle
·         Tell the story aloud to a learner.
·         Ask the learner to pass the story aloud to the learner on his right.
·         The story is passed from learner to learner until at least five people have had a turn.
·         At the end of the exercise, discuss what parts of the story have changed and what has remained intact.
·         Explain what gossip is. Ask if they think what you have done is like/similar to gossiping?

Variant

Describe an image or an object and pass on the description.