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Chapter 14: New Tools: Add a Twist to Your Techniques > Tell Me About Yourself
Overview
Participants answer questions about a selected topic related to their training experience or needs as a way to divide themselves into groups for further group activities.
Objectives
- To separate participants into smaller groups
- To learn about participants’ interests
Audience
Groups of twenty or fewer
Time Estimate
5 minutes; larger groups may require more time
Materials and Equipment
- None
Area Setup
Any room or activity area
Process
1. Tell participants they will work in small groups based on the answers they give to a question you will pose.
2. Ask the participants a question related to the topic of your session. You can give them a multiple-choice question or allow participants to explain their answers freestyle. Examples of questions include:
