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Using Creative Reflection Activities to Promote Leadership & Group CohesionNathan Williams & Mallory AndersonThe University of Georgia
BackgroundGeorgia Outdoor Recreation Program Nathan’s Role as a
Graduate Assistant
Physical Education Basics (PEDB) Mallory’s Role as a
Teaching Assistant
30 Student/Non-Student Trip
Leaders
Purpose of the Expedition
Group bonding without the distractions of campus
Skills instruction and assessment
Practice in giving and receiving feedback
Clarifying expectations and setting goals for the year ahead
Reflection Activities
Identity Trees
Leadership Values Flag
Solo Reflection
Identity Trees Participants draw a tree
with each branch representing a different role in their identity
Branches Geographic origin Family role Ethnic or cultural
heritage Religious or spiritual
background Role at the university Role you no longer fill One role of your own
choosing Other role options…
Share trees and debrief
Leadership Values Flag
Clarifying expectations of trip leaders to each other and to participants
Who are the participants?
Purpose of GORP trips
Synthesizing the conversation through creative expression
Solo Reflection• Time alone to reflect with activities• Semester letters• Make a gift for another group member• Think of an idea for a group activity to
share• Debrief with sounds of solo and chiji
cards
Application & Questions