Strategies or Tools For Disengagement on Collaborative Activities
Psychological Safety Techniques
Psychological Safety
Techniques
Reflective Journaling (Self-Reflection Maze)
What it is:
Reflective journaling encourages personal insight by helping individuals
think critically about their experiences, emotions, and actions.
The Self-Reflection Maze adds structure and creativity to this process.
How to use it:
Design a maze or journey with checkpoints, each tied to a reflective prompt.
Prompts can include: "What did I assume? What did I learn? What would I do differently?"
Encourage writing or drawing answers as they “move through” the maze.
Create a tool:
Build a physical board game or digital path with stations (prompts). Add visual metaphors (doors, bridges, blocks) to represent challenges and insights. Let students follow different paths depending on their choices, promoting independent thinking.
Reflective Journaling (Self-Reflection Maze)
What it is:
Reflective journaling encourages personal insight by helping individuals
think critically about their experiences, emotions, and actions.
The Self-Reflection Maze adds structure and creativity to this process.
How to use it:
Design a maze or journey with checkpoints, each tied to a reflective prompt.
Prompts can include: "What did I assume? What did I learn? What would I do differently?"
Encourage writing or drawing answers as they “move through” the maze.
Create a tool:
Build a physical board game or digital path with stations (prompts). Add visual metaphors (doors, bridges, blocks) to represent challenges and insights. Let students follow different paths depending on their choices, promoting independent thinking.
What Is It?
1
Psychological safety means participants feel safe to express themselves, ask questions, or take risks—without fear of embarrassment or judgment. It’s a foundation for trust and inclusive collaboration.
Start With Check-ins
2
Begin every session with a light check-in: “How are you arriving today?” or use visual mood cards. This small step opens space for honesty and connection.
Set the Norms Together
3
Establish group norms like: – “All voices matter” – “Listen with curiosity” These should be visible and agreed upon, helping shape a supportive environment.
Create an Inclusion Kit
4
Build a kit with role cards (listener, questioner, timekeeper), group norm posters, and prompt cards. Use it to ease participation and ensure everyone contributes meaningfully.
What Is It?
1
Psychological safety means participants feel safe to express themselves, ask questions, or take risks—without fear of embarrassment or judgment. It’s a foundation for trust and inclusive collaboration.
Start With Check-ins
2
Begin every session with a light check-in: “How are you arriving today?” or use visual mood cards. This small step opens space for honesty and connection.
Set the Norms Together
3
Establish group norms like: – “All voices matter” – “Listen with curiosity” These should be visible and agreed upon, helping shape a supportive environment.
Create an Inclusion Kit
4
Build a kit with role cards (listener, questioner, timekeeper), group norm posters, and prompt cards. Use it to ease participation and ensure everyone contributes meaningfully.
What Is It?
1
Psychological safety means participants feel safe to express themselves, ask questions, or take risks—without fear of embarrassment or judgment. It’s a foundation for trust and inclusive collaboration.
Start With Check-ins
2
Begin every session with a light check-in: “How are you arriving today?” or use visual mood cards. This small step opens space for honesty and connection.
Set the Norms Together
3
Establish group norms like: – “All voices matter” – “Listen with curiosity” These should be visible and agreed upon, helping shape a supportive environment.
Create an Inclusion Kit
4
Build a kit with role cards (listener, questioner, timekeeper), group norm posters, and prompt cards. Use it to ease participation and ensure everyone contributes meaningfully.
What Is It?
1
Psychological safety means participants feel safe to express themselves, ask questions, or take risks—without fear of embarrassment or judgment. It’s a foundation for trust and inclusive collaboration.
Start With Check-ins
2
Begin every session with a light check-in: “How are you arriving today?” or use visual mood cards. This small step opens space for honesty and connection.
Set the Norms Together
3
Establish group norms like: – “All voices matter” – “Listen with curiosity” These should be visible and agreed upon, helping shape a supportive environment.
Create an Inclusion Kit
4
Build a kit with role cards (listener, questioner, timekeeper), group norm posters, and prompt cards. Use it to ease participation and ensure everyone contributes meaningfully.