Section 8 EO M203.08 – PARTICIPATE IN TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Resources needed for the delivery of this lesson are listed in the lesson specification located in A-CR-CCP-802/PG-001, Chapter 4. Specific uses for said resources are identified throughout the Instructional Guide within the TP for which they are required.
Review the lesson content and become familiar with the material prior to delivering the lesson.
The time spent on each activity is at the discretion of the instructor. One activity may be conducted for the entire period or both activities may be conducted consecutively.
If the group is large, both activities may be conducted concurrently. When conducting activities concurrently, ensure additional supervision is provided.
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An in-class activity was chosen for this lesson as it is a fun and challenging way to expand the cadets’ experience participating in team-building activities and reinforce the cadets’ appreciation of the fundamentals of leadership.
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By the end of this lesson the cadet shall be expected to participate in team-building activities.
It is important for cadets to participate in team-building activities, including trust games, as it may improve their leadership abilities in a peer setting by allowing cadets to practice communication skills and positive group dynamics.
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Teaching point 1
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Conduct Team-building Activities Through Trust Games
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Time: 25 min
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Method: In-Class Activity
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ACTIVITY 1
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Time: 10 min
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The objective of this activity is to have the cadets develop trust within their peer group.
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1.Divide the group into pairs.
2.Cadets must assume a squatting position.
3.Cadets must face each other with their hands extended in front of their bodies, fingers pointing toward the ceiling and touching palms with their partner.
4.Cadets must attempt to knock their partner off balance by either pushing their palms, or withdrawing their palms using only slow motion movements. (Using slow motion movements should allow the two cadets to become cooperative partners.)
5.A player may lose the game if their feet move. (Most games conveniently end with both partners falling or moving their feet at the same time.)
6.Cadets may change partners as time allows.
The activity will be stopped if horseplay occurs.
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ACTIVITY 2
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Time: 15 min
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The objective of this activity is to have the cadets develop trust in their peer group.
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1.Divide the group into two lines facing each other, forming a corridor.
2.Have cadets put their arms straight in front of themselves. Arms should intersect, overlapping about a hand width apart from the person opposite them.
3.The first cadet peels off and walks down the corridor. To let the cadet pass, have the other cadets raise and then lower their arms, creating a ripple effect in the corridor, through which the cadet is walking.
4.Once the cadet is finished walking down the corridor, the cadet joins the end of the corridor from which they have just emerged.
5.The next cadet, at the front of the line, peels off and walks down the corridor, and then joins the end of the line.
6.Each cadet takes a turn going down the corridor.
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As cadets become more confident, invite them to walk fast, run and then sprint down the corridor. At some point, have the cadets chop their arms up and down, only pausing to allow the corridor runner through. |
The activity will be stopped if horseplay occurs.
The cadets’ participation in the team-building activities will serve as the confirmation of this TP.
The cadets’ participation in the team-building activities will serve as the confirmation of this lesson.
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Trust in others and trust in the leader are key leadership attributes and they may assist cadets in leading in a peer setting. When members of a team trust each other, accomplishing any task is usually easier. If cadets cultivate trust and protect the trust that others offer and share, cadets may increase the confidence others have in them and this should increase their own self-confidence.
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C0-152 Wilderdom. (2007). Index to Group Activities, Games, Exercises and Initiatives: Trust-Building Activities. Retrieved 26 April 2007, from http://wilderdom.com/games/descriptions/SliceNDice.html.
C1-006 (ISBN 0-8403-5682-X) Ronhke, C. (1984). Silver Bullets: A Guide to Initiative Problems, Adventures Games and Trust Activities. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
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