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Landa Library Group Analysis

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The facilitator was attuned to the group dynamics, and immediately after she noticed that the level of participants’ engagement decreased, she introduced another song or movement activity. It is worth emphasizing that the kids were familiar with the songs and dance movements. They especially enjoyed activities that incorporated singing and dancing, for example “Bananas Unite.” Some parents were just observing their kids, while others actively participated in singing. The facilitator also invited ideas from the kids. For example, in the middle stage of the group she asked: “What else can we do?” When some kids said: “Bounce!” she responded: “Okay, let’s bounce!” Malekoff (2006), pointed out that in case of young participants, “encouraging ‘what they have to offer’ is the kind of group work we need to practice; it is what real empowerment is all about” (p. 235). In addition, according to Toseland and Rivas (2012), the facilitator should ask group members for feedback defined as “a way of checking that the meanings of the communicated messages are understood …show more content…

This was in contrast with our previous experience where the shaker part was very disorganized and chaotic. Next, the kids were rhythmically shaking their plastic eggs filled with sand while singing the song: “Shake, Shake the Mango Tree”. Some parents took pictures of their kids. The group ended with blowing bubbles activity. Toseland and Rivas (2012), stressed that “it is particularly important for the worker to pay attention to the nonverbal messages that are communicated by members” (p. 71), and during this activity, the facilitator immediately noticed that some children became impatient and explained briefly to them that they needed to take turns in catching

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