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- 1. HOW… Do we offera high quality girl- quality girl-experience?
- 2. THE GIRL GUIDEAND GIRL SCOUT… …EDUCATIONAL METHOD (5 ELEMENTS) …LEADERSHIP MODEL (6 MINDSETS)
- 3. THE GIRL GUIDEAND GIRL SCOUT EDUCATIONAL METHOD
- 4. It’s everything ayouth member experiences as a Girl Guide or Girl Scout, over the time she’s taking part in the youth programme What is the Girl Guide/ Girl Scout Experience?
- 5. WHAT IS THEGIRL GUIDE & GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE? It’s everything a young person experiences as a Girl Guide or Girl Scout, over the time they takes part in the youth programme Around the world, Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting experience shares common values and educational method
- 6. WHY they doit WHAT they do HOW they do it IMPACT WHAT IS THE GIRL GUIDE/GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE? (THE EDUCATIONAL METHOD AND LEADERSHIP MODEL) (VALUES, VISION AND MISSION) (ACTIVITIES) (PURPOSE)
- 7. WHAT WE DO Writedown as many ideas of WHAT we do? You have 2 minutes
- 8. THE EDUCATIONAL METHOD TheGirl Guide and Girl Scout Educational method has five essential elements MY PATH, MY PACE LEARNING IN SMALL GROUPS LEARNING BY DOING CONNECTING WITH THE WORLD CONNECTING WITH OTHERS
- 9. GIRL GUIDE ANDGIRL SCOUT EDUCATIONAL METHOD • This is a system – all parts of the method connect and work together. • Not every activity will use all parts of the method, but overall, girls should regularly experience all parts of the method. • The whole programme should use the educational method to deliver their WHAT!
- 10. Educational Method • Regularsmall group time and space • Mix of ages in small groups to facilitate peer exchange • Mentoring and support for new members • Leadership opportunities for more experienced members • Planned spaces for small decision making • Individual well cared for through the small group • Leadership is shared in the small group • Taking ownership for planning • Opportunities created for democratic decision making in and between small groups e.g. when planning programme activities Learning in small groups
- 11. The Educational Method LEARNINGIN SMALL GROUPS
- 12. Educational Method • Individualscan choose learning targets to fit in their interests • Supportive mentor/ role model relationships between adult leader and individual youth member • Encourage individual challenges ad celebrate individual achievements • Range of learning styles used during meetings so everyone has a chance to fully engage • Badges awarded based on an individual achievement, create opportunities to speak out and share opinions My Path, My Pace
- 13. The Educational Method MyPath, My Pace
- 14. Educational Method • Mixof ages within peer groups • Encourage positive relationships with adult leaders • Hold joint meetings with younger and older groups • Volunteer role model empowering leadership • Community figures come to speak • Group is known to community leaders • Meet with different groups in the community • Attend camps and events with others • Intergenerational dialogue; learning to appreciate diversity • Connecting with other cultures Connecting with others
- 15. The Educational Method Connectingwith others
- 16. Educational Method • Groupsregularly meet in different spaces • Trips to natural and urban environments • Connecting with other charities and youth organisations • Learn about different environments and how to survive in them • Taking action in the community • Environmental survey of meeting place • Speaking out about issues they care about • Learn about local community; interested in global issues, learning about the wider world • Visit a world centre; international trips and activities Connecting with my world
- 17. The Educational Method Connectingwith my world
- 18. Educational Method • Youthmembers experience learning first hand • Take part in challenges and problem solving activities • Regularly take part in projects • Learning goals set for most activities • Reflection time and discussion after activities to process the learning • Follow up opportunities to practice learning and share with others • Outdoor challenges and confidence building • Encourage new members to teach each other new skills Learning by doing
- 19. The Educational Method LEARNINGBY DOING
- 20. The Educational Method LEARNINGBY DOING CONNECTING WITH MY WORLD LEARNING IN SMALL GROUPS CONNECTING WITH OTHERS MY PATH, MY PACE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- 21. OUTCOMES – 21stCENTURY SKILLS
- 22. GIRL GUIDE ANDGIRL SCOUTS EDUCATIONAL METHOD All girls are valued and take action to change the world To enable girls and young women to reach their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world
- 23. WHY they doit WHAT they do HOW they do it IMPACT WHAT IS THE GIRL GUIDE/GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE? (THE EDUCATIONAL METHOD AND LEADERSHIP MODEL) (VALUES, VISION AND MISSION) (ACTIVITIES) (PURPOSE)
- 24. WHAT IS THEGIRL GUIDE/GIRL SCOUT EXPERIENCE?
- 26. IS IT R.E.A.L? RELEVANT EXCITING ACCESSIBLE LEARNER-LED Ican see how what I learn will make a difference in my life today, it empowers me to live the life I want to live. I have fun all the time! I get to challenge myself, take risks and have adventures I can’t have anywhere else. I feel welcome at GG & GS, whatever my background and special needs. Whatever kind of life I live, or barriers I face, GG/GS reaches out to me and encourages me to take part. GG & GS empowers me to take the lead and decide my own learning journey. My voice is heard and I’m encouraged to make decisions however young I am. I feel that GG/GS is a truly youth-led organisation.
- 27. R.E.A.L R FOR RELEVANT Relevant:exploring topics that matter to young people today in a way that feels relevant to their lives and uses tools they are interested in. "I can see how what I learn will make a difference in my life today. It empowers me with skills and knowledge I really want. It feels modern and responds to trends in the wider world. It empowers me to live the life I want to live."
- 28. R.E.A.L E FOR EXCITING Exciting:programmes that youth members can't wait to take part in! Activities are innovative, fun, active and challenging. "I have fun ALL THE TIME! I get to challenge myself, take risks and have adventures I cant have anywhere else.".
- 29. R.E.A.L A FOR ACCESSIBLE Accessible:an inclusive programme, approaches and learning environment where all members feel welcome, valued, safe to to express their identity coming from any background and empowered to take part "I feel welcome in Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, whatever my background and special needs. Whatever kind of life I live, or barriers I face, Girl Guides reaches out to me, adapts the experience to my needs, shows me I am valued, and encourages me to take part."
- 30. R.E.A.L L FOR EXCITING Learner-led:use the WAGGGS Educational method effectively so youth members can take the lead in their learning and have the chance to grow the 21st century skills (communication, collaboration, creativity, character, citizenship and commitment) commitment) that our method develops best. " Girl Guides/ Girl Scouts empowers me to take the lead and plan my own learning journey. My voice is heard and I'm encouraged to make decisions however young I am. I feel that Girl Guides is truly a youth- led organisation."
- 32. Summary of part1 Non-Formal Education R.E.A.L WHY they do it WHAT they do HOW they do it IMPACT
- 33. THE GIRL GUIDEAND GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP MODEL THE GIRL GUIDE AND GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP MODEL
- 34. LEADERSHIP PRACTICE PRACTICE Leadership as“ways of being and thinking about the world” Conscious working on values based behaviours, choices and actions Develops through experience Space to practice
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- 36. LEADING YOURSELF Reflective mindset Practisethis mindset to: • Make meaningful connections out of past experiences • Reflect on your leadership actions, and actions of others; and their impact inside and outside the Movement • Understand how values and context affect your experience • Make sure you keep learning from your experiences and from others and adapting your opinions • Build your resilience with reflective practice LEADERSHIP MINDSETS
- 37. LEADING RELATIONSHIPS Collaborative mindset Practisethis mindset to: • Establish the structures, conditions and attitudes through which things get done • Bring together different contexts and perspectives • Create enabling, inclusive chances to collaborate • Build wider networks and relationships and use them to strengthen the Girl Guide / Girl Scout Movement • Create shared leadership environments • Nurture girl leadership and intergenerational collaboration LEADERSHIP MINDSETS
- 38. LEADING FOR INNOVATION Creative& critical thinking mindset Practise this mindset to: • Be open to innovation and ‘divergent thinking’, learning from different perspectives, and changing your mind • Understand where people are coming from, their assumptions and the data they are using • Help you explore complex situations and make decisions • Actively analyse, understand and learn from data • Encourage yourself to innovate and take informed risks • Hold yourself and others accountable, and evaluate your impact LEADERSHIP MINDSETS
- 39. LEADING IN CONTEXT Worldlymindset Practise this mindset to: • Get inside the worlds of others; and understand their needs and concerns more deeply • Adapt leadership to be relevant to local conditions • Stop yourself adopting a one-size-fits-all • approach • Consistently champion diversity and inclusivity • Understand how to work with complex, diverse contexts, in the setting of a single Movement • Evaluate leadership actions in local and global contexts, and connect local outcomes to the global mission of WAGGGS LEADERSHIP MINDSETS
- 40. LEADING FOR GIRLS’ EMPOWERMENT Genderequality mindset Practise this mindset to: • Consciously take gender into account in your thoughts and actions, and when practicing other mindsets • Recognise the mechanisms that limit leadership effectiveness because of gender barriers • Adapt leadership to take gender into consideration • Champion the value of a girl-led Movement • Actively seek gender equality • Empower others to become conscious of, and overcome, gender barriers LEADERSHIP MINDSETS
- 41. LEADING FOR IMPACT Responsibleaction mindset Practise this mindset to: • Lead for the benefit of the Movement and wider community, guided by WAGGGS’ purpose and values • Know when to change, and when to not to! • Mobilise energy to create change, or to protect continuity • Understand catalysts for change, how to influence others, and encourage change- friendly environments • Lead for social impact • Role-model responsible citizenship; and inspire and mobilise others LEADERSHIP MINDSETS
- 42. DEBRIEF 1. How willI make space to reflect on how I have used the mindsets each day this week? 2. What core values are most important to me - and what is a behaviour that can help me demonstrate these values? 3. What is one change in my behaviour that will help me empower others more? 4. What is one behaviour (in others) always motivates and energises me? 5. How can I put myself in another person’s shoes right now?