Autumn Wonders

Organisation piloting the Good Practice

Secondary School Center Hadžići

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description of the good practice

The activity “Autumn Wonders” was organized in the school yard, where students with developmental disabilities and other students participated in various creative workshops. We were joined by guests from the Secondary School for Catering and Tourism, creating an opportunity for collaboration between schools. Activities included painting on transparent foil, making creative decorations from leaves and fruits, and a competitive game. At the end of the activity, everyone enjoyed a meal at our school restaurant. The activity promoted creativity, teamwork, and solidarity among students.

Background

The goal of this practice was to enable students with developmental disabilities to participate in joint creative activities with their peers, thus developing their social and creative skills. Through collaboration with students from another school, the opportunity for mutual interaction and experience exchange was also provided.

Goal: To encourage students with developmental disabilities to actively participate in social and creative activities, involving other students to increase social inclusion.

Problem to solve: The need to create opportunities for creative expression and the development of team spirit among students, as well as strengthening the bonds between students with disabilities and their peers.

Steps to take if you want to implement the good practice from planning to execution and evaluation if included

1. Planning

Choose the date and space for the activity.
Prepare materials for creative workshops (transparent foils, paints, leaves, fruits, decoration materials).
Organize the visit of the guest school and plan activities according to their skills and interests.

2. Execution

Students participated in workshops, painting on transparent foils and making decorations from leaves and fruits.
They also took part in a competitive game, which involved teamwork and creativity.
At the end, everyone enjoyed a meal at our school restaurant, as a reward for their effort and creativity.

3. Evaluation

Evaluate how much the students enjoyed the activities and how well they worked in teams.
Discuss with the students how they felt about the activity and what they learned about creative expression and collaboration.

Target group/s of the practice

Primary target group: Students with developmental disabilities who participated in the “Autumn Wonders” activities.

Secondary target group: Other students who participated in the workshops and the competitive game.

Number of students involved

15–20 students with developmental disabilities, as well as 10–15 other students who participated in the creative workshops and competitive game.

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

Benefits for students:

Development of creativity through painting and making decorations.
Encouraging teamwork and solidarity among students with disabilities and non-disabled students.
Development of social skills through interaction and joint activities.

Impact on learning outcomes:

Increased social inclusion of students with developmental disabilities.
Enhanced creativity and ability to work in a team.
Increased motivation to participate in future joint activities and projects

Suggestions for future users of this good practice

Adapt the activities based on the students’ abilities and ensure that everyone has the chance to actively participate.
Include guests and other schools to broaden experiences and foster mutual cooperation.
Encourage students to engage in joint games and team activities to increase their sense of connection with one another.
Provide rewards (such as a shared meal) as motivation and recognition for effort and creativity.

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