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01-08-2007, 05:00 PM
Some of our newer and younger staff find this checklist very helpful as they begin to learn about games leadership. Hope you find it helpful!
Self Check for Leading Games
Knowledge of the Game: Do I…
Understand the goal, guidelines and process to get results?
Integrate the game content with the curriculum or program?
Employ low-risk, simple group division to make subgroups?
Have a back up activity in case this one doesn’t work?
Like the game I am leading?
Understanding the group: Do I…
Heed the current stage of group development for my group?
Know that this is the right timing/placement for this activity?
Access the group’s mental, physical or emotional receptivity?
Consider the time of day and the group’s responsiveness?
Know whether this group has done this activity before?
Know that everyone has the ability participate fully?
Know the adaptations/alternatives available if they don’t?
Directions: Are these…
Short, vivid, and specific?
Enhanced by a demonstration or written instructions?
Inclusive of those for whom English is a second language?
Sensitive to those who are from another culture?
Voice: Do I use…
Clear dictation and an inviting tone?
Examples/vocabulary appropriate to this client population?
Naturally loud volume? (or do I have a microphone/whistle)?
Eye contact: Am I…
Direct and observant?
Including and attending to all present?
Body Placement: Am I situated…
Where everyone can see?
Where everyone can hear?
Demeanor: Am I …
Relaxed, yet focused?
Listening and observing?
Humorous when appropriate?
Confident, yet not aggressive?
Approachable and not too cool?
Attitude: Am I …
Safety conscious?
Inviting and engaging?
Gracious and non defensive?
Enthusiastic and authentic?
Flexible and responsive?
Creative and open?
Playing and participating where appropriate?
Having fun yet?
Flow: Do I…
Change to the next game once this game has peaked?
Leave them wanting more (too little is better than too much)?
Space: Is the area that I’ve chosen for the game…
Large or small enough for the actions and number of people?
Appropriately indoors or outdoors?
Full of dangers and have I dealt with these?
Too noisy or not noisy enough?
Sound proofed so our noise doesn’t disturb others?
Clients: Are they…
Dressed appropriately for the actions and location?
Ready for this game in terms of their competence?
Ready for this game in terms of their willingness?
What if…
The weather is inclement? What’s my contingency plan?
Someone gets hurt? Where do I go for immediate assistance?
OTHERS….
Self Check for Leading Games
Knowledge of the Game: Do I…
Understand the goal, guidelines and process to get results?
Integrate the game content with the curriculum or program?
Employ low-risk, simple group division to make subgroups?
Have a back up activity in case this one doesn’t work?
Like the game I am leading?
Understanding the group: Do I…
Heed the current stage of group development for my group?
Know that this is the right timing/placement for this activity?
Access the group’s mental, physical or emotional receptivity?
Consider the time of day and the group’s responsiveness?
Know whether this group has done this activity before?
Know that everyone has the ability participate fully?
Know the adaptations/alternatives available if they don’t?
Directions: Are these…
Short, vivid, and specific?
Enhanced by a demonstration or written instructions?
Inclusive of those for whom English is a second language?
Sensitive to those who are from another culture?
Voice: Do I use…
Clear dictation and an inviting tone?
Examples/vocabulary appropriate to this client population?
Naturally loud volume? (or do I have a microphone/whistle)?
Eye contact: Am I…
Direct and observant?
Including and attending to all present?
Body Placement: Am I situated…
Where everyone can see?
Where everyone can hear?
Demeanor: Am I …
Relaxed, yet focused?
Listening and observing?
Humorous when appropriate?
Confident, yet not aggressive?
Approachable and not too cool?
Attitude: Am I …
Safety conscious?
Inviting and engaging?
Gracious and non defensive?
Enthusiastic and authentic?
Flexible and responsive?
Creative and open?
Playing and participating where appropriate?
Having fun yet?
Flow: Do I…
Change to the next game once this game has peaked?
Leave them wanting more (too little is better than too much)?
Space: Is the area that I’ve chosen for the game…
Large or small enough for the actions and number of people?
Appropriately indoors or outdoors?
Full of dangers and have I dealt with these?
Too noisy or not noisy enough?
Sound proofed so our noise doesn’t disturb others?
Clients: Are they…
Dressed appropriately for the actions and location?
Ready for this game in terms of their competence?
Ready for this game in terms of their willingness?
What if…
The weather is inclement? What’s my contingency plan?
Someone gets hurt? Where do I go for immediate assistance?
OTHERS….