PERSONAL STORIES AND OBJECTS
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Explore and deepen personal and collective stories through interaction with personal objects.
Learn about another person other through the presentation of personal objects and stories with cultural elements.
KEYWORDS
recycling
visual heritage
visual creation
jewellery making
DURATION
2 hours
SKILLS
storytelling
listening
empathy
visual skills
PREPARATION
Having common language with the participants would be necessary, or finding a person/people who can mediate a communication process id necessary. It would be advantageous to have a person whom the group already knows and trusts when a facilitator is working with an already established group. - Getting to know about the composition and specific characteristics of the group  before the meeting. - making sure that all participants arrive with an object.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
objects brought by the participants.
DESCRIPTION
1. Preparation and Setting the Scene:
Prior to the training session, request that participants bring personal objects from home that hold special significance to them. - Prompt participants to arrange their objects on a table, ensuring they are visible to everyone.
2.Presentation of Personal Objects:
- Facilitate the presentation of personal objects, encouraging participants to share their items one by one.
- Guide participants by asking supportive questions to elucidate the meaning behind each object, such as: Who does the object belong to? Why was this specific object chosen? What memories does it evoke? Allow participants the freedom to choose how they wish to present themselves through their chosen object—whether verbally, through movement, drawing, or any other form of interaction. - After a participant shares their story, invite them to select an object from the table that they are curious to learn more about. The owner of the chosen object then introduces themselves and shares the story behind their item. - Repeat this process until all participants have introduced themselves, and each object on the table has been discussed.
BLENDED ELEMENTS/TUTORIAL
Finding an object at home is one blended element.
RECULT Micro Lesson: How to discover personal stories through objects
TIPS AND RECOMMANDATIONS
Share stories that resonate with the entire group, and record them if everyone consents. The presentation activities can vary for each group member or remain consistent. The facilitator has the discretion to decide based on an understanding of the group's dynamics, strengths, and weaknesses. This method can be adapted for online use, with participants presenting their objects and themselves individually. Personal stories can be prepared in advance, with participants typing or writing their narratives at home. If language barriers exist, someone within the group who is proficient in the language can translate the stories for everyone's benefit.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES
This simple method empowers participants to open up the discussion about their cultural and personal identity and helps them to relate to each other.
