Thur Module 9 V2 GSUSA

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Thursday 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

The Learning Innovation and Technology Consortium 2

“To develop working ideas efficiently, I try to fail as fast as I can.”

−Richard FeynmanNobel Laureate in Physics



Module 9: Meeting ChallengesRationale: Challenges come with the

territory. Troubleshooting strategies help girls get projects back on track and moving forward.

Schedule: Hold Module 9 several weeks after retreat, when girls are beginning to implement their projects.

Goals: Girls are in authentic decision-making partnerships with adults to identify and address issues of community concern.


Facilitators First• Key Concepts:– Troubleshooting– Conflict Resolution– Time Management

• Skill: How to build bridges and overcome barriers (problem ID and problem solving)

• Mini-lesson: Troubleshooting


Module 9 ActivitiesA: Progress Report

Girls give project updates in pairs and identify their biggest challenge.

B: Bridges and Barriers (today’s activity) Girls work in small groups to come up with solutions to overcome project barriers.

C: Solution Showcase- Girls report out on strategies and make plans for their own solutions.


9B: Bridges and BarriersOver, under, around?


9B: Bridges and Barriers • Which issue has you most

concerned right now? List top six.• Get into groups with colleagues

who share this concern. • Take 15 minutes to come up with

practical solutions. Use the strategies suggested in 9B.

• Remember to apply the problem-solving process you have been practicing this week.


Table Groups Report Out:Bridges You Will Build NOW1.2.3.4. 5. 6.


Wrap Up…

Running


Reflect…

• When girls hit a barrier, how can we and other adults help without “taking over” for them?


Next up

• 10:15 – 10:30 break• 10:30 Module 10 whew!• 12:00 – 1:00 Lunch and guest

speakerGlobal Girl Scouting

Economy & Finance

Thur Module 9 V2 GSUSA