15.04.2012
"Stop Labeling Yourself" Turkey follow up had done. We are as being trainers of this workshop are very happy to use the informations and skills that we gained during the training in Estonia. At this point, of course Heleri, Ignas, Katja and Kaisa deserves the appreciation. We were about 17 people who are members of our association( Euro Mediterranean Youth Association) + 2 trainers joined this workshop. It was really better and more fun than I expected before the workshop. We generally try to concentrate on stereotypes issue; however we begin our training by my identity activity after an introduction part and the explanation of the daily program.
DAILY PROGRAM : 11.00- 11.30 INTRODUCTION
11.30- 12.30 MY IDENTITY
12.30-13.00 COFFEE BREAK
13.00- 13.45 EXPLORING STEREOTYPES
13.45 -15.15 CONFRONTING STEREOTYPES
In this session, we told about our moleculars to the participants and asked them to do their own. Everybody prepared their own moleculars, and then discussed it into groups. As we talked in the project in Estonia, participant were glad to get know each other closer.Then, we had a coffee break a different one ( Turkish style) Delicious Turkish black tea is coming, ATTENTION PLEASE :)
The second activity is exploring stereotypes (Unfolding Paper Activity) it was interesting to see participants' stereotypes, biases and points of view. We had a chance to compare them with the both activities, we do in Vidrike and the workshop that we practice to high school students in Estonia. We clearly see that, cultural differences, geography, religion and the environment that you live changes people's stereotypes. On the other hand, some of them are globally accepted such as blondies are stupid. =) It took some time to read the writings, because all participants were eager to read all of the papers. We were very glad to see that effort. General questions such as what did you learn from this activity and did you find anything interesting discussed and the result was fine. Participants do not need a push to express their ideas. Okay, the stereotypes are explored what to do now ?
To learn how to fight with stereotypes and discrimination. ( Confronting Stereotypes- Cafeteria Activity ) The participants seperated into three groups. The tasks were actions against discrimination, roots of discrimination and advantages/disadvantages of being men and women. Participants are kindly requested to prepare a presentation. All of the participants, went all three cafeterias and discussed the ideas with others. It was a brainstorming time. Nice to see fully filled papers with great ideas.
Brainstorming..
Actions against discrimination presentation..
Roots of discrimination is being discussed..
Time to go another table guys...
Men and women presentation was the most discussed one. Some advantages of being men and women were totally agreed. But different opinions about several points announced. Cafeteria activity was the most interactive and interesting part of our workshop. Also this part took more time then the others as we thought the most important activity was that. We always believe that the famous quote by Albert Einstein ( Did you remeber him guys ? We are all Einsteins :) ) " It is harder to crack a prejudice than an atom." Therefore, we gave a special importance to that part.
When we concentrate on the feedbacks, particaipants were also quite happy to join such a workshop. They said it was very beneficial to discuss such matters and trying to do something for these issues raised their awareness. We are gladfully announce you that trainers also got very good feedbacks.
That was a great experience for us.We want to thank all of the participants who joined our workshop. And we are missing those amazing days we spend in Estonia. Greetings from Turkey !
HERE ARE ANOTHER PHOTOS FROM OUR WORKSHOP :
SERHAN OKTAY
SERKAN TOSO
SERKAN TOSO
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