Emphasize the fact that these comments made by participants change as per the manner in which they were presented, the manner in which they were understood, the manner in which experiences were obtained and the manner in which the concept ”power” was looked at and such a change is a normal thing. However a common meaning / definition should be provided to the word “power” through the aforesaid diversity. Activity 2 Power relationships which affect decision making. Case studies and small group discussions Explain the activity clearly. Any person has to take various decisions in his daily routine (home, office, place of work). Such decisions affect not only him/her but also others. (Eg. decisions such as who shall prepare the dinner today, who shall bring child from school, who shall write the report in the office). Some of these decisions are common in day to day life. Some other decisions are exceptional. Eg. What school should the child be sent to after Grade 05 is an exceptional decision. Explain that an understanding could be obtained through this activity regarding the decision making process, participating in it and how power connects with it. Explain the fact that this activity is called “STAR” and it is used to analyse various aspects of a case study. Slide STAR structure • S - Situation • T – Task Eg: Who got involved in the incident? Why did that incident occur? When did that incident occur? • A - Action • R – Results Eg: What is the result of the action? What was the decision taken? Why was such a decision taken? What are the positive and negative results of the decision? Source: Cabbab,et.al.2002 35