SayPro SayPro Conducting the Workshops: Task: Facilitate daily workshops, ensuring participants are actively engaged in the activities and discussions Date: 05-10-2025 to 05-31-2025

SayPro Workshop Facilitation Plan

Program: SayPro Monthly May Edition (SCDR-4)
Focus Area: Life Skills & Social Skills Development
Organized by: SayPro Camps Office
Under: SayPro Development Royalty
Task: Facilitate daily workshops, ensuring active participation and engagement in all activities and discussions.
Date: 05 October 2025 to 31 May 2025

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🎯 Objective

To facilitate daily workshops that actively engage participants in hands-on activities and meaningful discussions aimed at developing their life and social skills. The goal is to create a dynamic, interactive environment where each participant feels encouraged to contribute, learn, and grow through practical exercises and peer-to-peer interaction.

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🧩 Workshop Structure

Each workshop will consist of interactive activities, group discussions, and individual reflections aimed at fostering personal growth and social competence. The sessions will focus on developing self-awareness, emotional intelligence, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork.

Daily Workshop Breakdown

1. Warm-Up & Icebreakers (15 mins)

• Objective: Set a positive tone for the day and encourage participants to feel comfortable and engaged.
• Activities: Quick games or discussions that help participants feel relaxed and connected.
  • Example: “Two Truths and a Lie” or “Quick Draw” activity.

2. Main Activity (45 mins)

• Objective: Dive into the day’s core learning objective, with a focus on practical application.
• Activities:
  • Role-playing scenarios (e.g., how to handle conflict, effective communication).
  • Group problem-solving exercises (e.g., decision-making scenarios, critical thinking tasks).
  • Team challenges that require collaboration and leadership.
• Materials Needed: Activity cards, scenario worksheets, group task sheets.

3. Group Discussion & Reflection (20 mins)

• Objective: Allow participants to reflect on the activity, share insights, and learn from others.
• Activities:
  • Facilitated discussion on the activity (e.g., “What was difficult about solving the problem?”).
  • Reflection prompts: “What did you learn about yourself today?”
  • Peer feedback on group dynamics, leadership, and collaboration.

4. Wrap-Up & Takeaways (10 mins)

• Objective: Reinforce the day’s learning and give participants a chance to summarize key points.
• Activities:
  • Recap main learning outcomes.
  • Ask participants to share one action or thought they’ll take away from the session.
  • Quick reminder of any homework or tasks for the next session (e.g., journaling or preparing for a future activity).

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📅 Timeline for Workshop Facilitation

Date Range	Task
05 Oct – 10 Oct	Introduction to program and icebreaking activities. Focus on self-awareness, emotional intelligence.
11 Oct – 17 Oct	Communication skills: Verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening.
18 Oct – 24 Oct	Problem-solving and decision-making activities. Conflict resolution strategies.
25 Oct – 31 Oct	Teamwork and collaboration: Leadership, trust-building exercises.
01 Nov – 05 Nov	Deep dive into personal growth and self-esteem building.
06 Nov – 12 Nov	Group activities focusing on empathy and peer relationships.
13 Nov – 19 Nov	Real-world simulations: Applying skills in community settings.
20 Nov – 30 Nov	Review and reinforcement of all skills, preparation for final group project.
01 Dec – 05 Dec	Final group projects showcasing learned skills, peer evaluations, and reflections.

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🛠️ Facilitation Tools & Resources

Materials for Each Session

• Activity Guides: Step-by-step instructions for each activity, with clear learning objectives.
• Workbooks: For participants to record reflections, responses to prompts, and insights from group discussions.
• Scenario Cards: Pre-prepared cards with real-life situations or challenges for group problem-solving.
• Facilitator’s Script: To guide the facilitator through the session flow, ensuring smooth delivery.

Facilitator Techniques

• Active Listening: Ensure every participant’s voice is heard during discussions.
• Encouragement: Create an inclusive environment where participants feel safe to share and contribute.
• Debriefing: At the end of each activity, facilitate reflection and feedback from participants to deepen learning.
• Energy Management: Use varied activities to maintain enthusiasm and focus throughout each session.

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📊 Tracking Engagement & Participation

To ensure that participants remain engaged, the following tracking tools will be used:

• Daily Attendance Sheets: Track attendance to ensure consistent participation.
• Engagement Surveys: Weekly surveys or feedback forms to gather input on the participants’ experience, learning progress, and engagement levels.
• Participant Journals: Encourage participants to write reflections after each workshop, which will be reviewed by the facilitators.
• Observation Notes: Facilitators will take brief notes on each participant’s level of involvement and group dynamics.

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✅ Expected Outcome

By the end of the workshop series (05 October – 31 May 2025), the program should achieve the following outcomes:

1. Active Engagement: Participants will consistently engage in activities and discussions, demonstrating an increased understanding of life and social skills.
2. Skill Development: Participants will show measurable growth in life skills such as communication, decision-making, teamwork, and emotional intelligence.
3. Group Collaboration: By the end of the program, participants will work effectively in groups, applying learned skills to complete collaborative tasks and projects.
4. Participant Feedback: At least 80% of participants will report feeling more confident in their personal and social skills.
5. Successful Group Projects: The final group projects should reflect the successful application of life skills and demonstrate participant growth over the duration of the program.

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📂 Final Deliverables

1. Daily Session Plans: Detailed for each workshop, with activity guides and group tasks.
2. Participant Journals: Completed and reflective of learning and engagement.
3. Facilitator’s Notes: Observational notes and feedback on group dynamics, participation, and engagement.
4. Post-Program Evaluation: A final survey assessing the impact of the workshops on the participants’ life and social skills.

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