PROCESS+DESCRIPTION,+ACTIVITIES

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===__1st step:__ Introduction of the concept .Brainstorming and mind mapping activities as well as"wordle" clouds ,a variety of images and photos and viewing of two short videos are employed to generate ideas and develop emotional involvement. Relevant vocabulary is explored to foster understanding and facilitate personal expression on the topic. Αt this stage, deadlines are set, group assemblies and meeting points are discussed to define the temporal and spatial framework for the smooth running of the enterprise. (place/s- time)===

(what-where-when)
===__**2nd** step:__ Gradual building of a whole group **contract** on which the procedure will be based in order to reach an effective and successful end product. Common goals,expectations, perspectives, rules to be followed and consequences in case these are broken are explored and defined.The main idea is to help students realize the significance of the process and be convinced to engage actively in it. The whole procedure is conducted in groups, is scaffold and gradual and aims at familiarizing students with the notions of co-operation, accountability, mutual respect and conflict resolution.The teacher discusses with students and clarifies all different aspects of his contribution to the project (facilitator, monitor,trainer, partner).===

(Framework to embrace everything)
===__**3rd step**__: Division of the students in groups of four. The division is made after several exploratory activities such as filling in set forms and questionnaires concerning their interests,preferences and general profile,conducting pair and small group role plays, playing games and more. Efforts have been made to create diverse groups with low, moderate and high ability students of different cognitive and social backgrounds. Roles are assigned to different group members(facilitator, recorder, presenter, time- keeper). The groups are reshaped after a two- week period to ensure that communication,wide spread interaction and creation of strong bonds among all members of the groups will be facilitated.===

(who- what to do)
===__4th step:__ Sub- topic s are discussed and defined. Groups are called on to choose a topic of their preference and work on it, each one of them taking the responsibility to work collaboratively on the different tasks and assignments related to it.===

Important note: At this stage learners should be fully aware of the importance of personal commitment and accountability to each other and to a common goal.
===__5th step__: Relevant resources,tools and materials are overviewed and options are explored regarding usefulness, availability, needs. The list will be overviewed, discussed, enriched and/or changed in later stages.===

__6th step__: Activities are introduced, discussed and evaluated by all different contributors. Feedback is provided by both the students and the teacher.
===__7th step:__ On a weekly basis, groups' search findings and assigned products are presented, overviewed and assessed. In addition, individual self-assessment logs and group evaluation forms are completed and handed in.===