Learning Outcomes:
Participants will consolidate key learnings from the training and share their most valuable takeaways;
Participants will reflect on how they plan to apply the knowledge gained to real-life situations in personal and professional contexts;
Duration:
40 minutes
Materials needed:
Optional: a whiteboard or flipchart for summarizing key points.
Preparation
Seating Arrangement: arrange seating in a circle or U-shape to foster open and inclusive discussion.
Prepare Reflection Prompts: develop a list of guiding questions to encourage meaningful reflection. Example prompts:
- “What is the most significant thing you learned during this module?”
- “How do you plan to integrate the sustainability concepts into your daily life or work?”
- “What challenges do you foresee when applying the knowledge gained, and how might you overcome them?”
- “Is there anything you would suggest for improving this module?”
Description
This activity focuses on consolidating participants’ learning experiences through a guided reflection. By sharing their insights and takeaways, participants reinforce their understanding of key concepts and build a community of shared learning. The facilitator helps synthesize these reflections to ensure that the training ends on a strong, actionable note.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Introduction (5 minutes): briefly explain the purpose of the reflection session: to review what participants have learned and how they will apply it moving forward.
- Reflection Discussion (30 minutes):
- Ask participants to reflect on the key learning points from the module. Allow everyone an opportunity to speak.
- Use guiding questions to steer the conversation, ensuring that reflections cover personal insights, application of sustainability concepts, and challenges.
- Encourage participants to discuss specific actions they plan to take as a result of the training.
- Summarizing Key Insights (5 minutes): summarize the most common themes from the discussion, highlighting practical steps participants plan to take. Use this as an opportunity to inspire further commitment to sustainable practices
Debriefing
During the group discussion, ask participants to share at least one specific action they plan to implement after the training.
Gather verbal feedback on how participants felt about the module, encouraging them to voice any challenges they might anticipate in applying their learning.
Tips
Ensure that the discussion remains open and inclusive, allowing quieter participants the opportunity to share their thoughts.
Validate and acknowledge all contributions, even if participants express doubts or challenges. This helps create a supportive environment for reflection.
If participants seem hesitant, provide specific examples of how they could apply the concepts learned, sparking further ideas.
Use a flipchart or whiteboard to note key themes and takeaways from the discussion, so the group can see the progression of the conversation.
Handouts and resources
None.
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