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As the study comes to a close, it is important that
members of the group build on the foundations that have been laid. It is
appropriate for each member to describe the overall experience of the study and
identify the most significant learnings. Evaluating the study, the contribution
of members and leader(s), and the goals expressed early on is a task that should
not be overlooked. The crucial aspect now is declaring where you will go from
here, and how you will go about it.
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Now READ the Postscript, pages 300-303 |
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Writing Assignment #1: |
Develop a personal "Strategic Action Plan" in which you outline the next
steps for your continuing education (i.e., what you need to learn) and
action (what you need to do) in working against racism and toward
reconciliation. This plan might include a bibliography of materials to read,
resources you want to explore, practices you want to implement at home,
work, school, etc., relationships you want to develop, experiences you want
to have, conversations you want to start, places you want to visit, other
groups you want to connect with. Be specific in describing your steps in
education and action, and be sure to indicate your time frame for achieving
this plan. Be realistic—this plan is only a start!
Conclude your plan with a very specific statement about how you will make
yourself accountable for this plan, including the names of persons to whom you
will report your progress, persons who will hold you accountable.
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Suggestions
for Group Discussion |
- Discuss the personal (and group)
goals that were identified at the beginning of the study, and whether they
were accomplished. If they weren't, or if some were and others were not,
talk about why. What could have been done differently, or what should have
been done instead?
- Identify the most significant
learnings in the study, especially those that were not necessarily
anticipated. If the study has made a difference in you, express this and
describe where this difference may take you.
- Share and discuss your Strategic
Action Plans. Probe for the reasons behind the particular steps identified
as members share their plans. Talk about whether the steps are realistic
and likely to accomplish the intended goal.
- Evaluate the contributions made by
the members and leader(s) of the group. How did each member and the
leader(s) contribute to the experience of the study? What do you take with
you from your encounter with each of the participants?
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Focused
Question for Group Discussion |
What do you want to communicate to
the author of the book and the study guide, and who will take responsibility
communicating it?
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