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References and Resources
Appendix I: Programme for Children’s Focus Groups
1 November 2011
Introduction (20 minutes)
Brief presentation on what the focus groups are about
Introductory session of all the children to each other
Provide each child with a blank sheet of paper on which they can write their name, age and where
they are from
Ask pairs of two to introduce themselves to each other – name, where they are from, age,
interests.
Pair introductions: children will introduce each other to the group. E.g.: next to me is Aisthu, she
is from…, she likes…etc
Session One (45 minutes)
Colours of Experience
Activities (green)
Relations (yellow)
Values (blue)
Images of self (white)
Motivations (pink)
List (on a sheet of paper) different activities you participate in. Example: study at school, leisure,
sports, etc (USE GREEN)
For each activity, describe whom you are in contact with (relations, teachers, coaches, etc) Among
these people, underline the ones who are not considering you view before taking a decision
affecting your life (USE YELLOW)
In your opinion, why are they not listening to you? (USE BLUE)
How do you feel about it? (USE WHITE)
What do you want to do about it? (USE PINK)
Break (15 minutes)
Session Two (50-60 minutes)
Do elements you highlighted in Session One hinder participation in the following areas?
Family
Health Care
Education and School
Play, recreation, sports and cultural activities
In situations of violence (not for primary school)
Public life and civil society
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