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Method 13: Journal Writing
Having participants write down their reactions, opinions, and ideas before a discussion not only raises the level of discourse, but also provides them with a written record of their evolving ideas about human rights. Journal writing also reinforces the value of independent, critical thinking. For some participants a journal provides an outlet to express thoughts and emotions too personal to bring up for open discussion.
- Provide enough time for journal writing (10 minutes minimum) at regular intervals (e.g., end of a discussion or activity);
- Never require anyone to read from or show the journal;
- If a participants chooses to read from a journal, no one should criticize the opinion expressed.
Collective/Community Journal:ite participants to contribute entries from their journals to a group journal, either reproduced and given to each participant or mounted on a group bulletin board. These may be anonymous.
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