The Secret of the Perfect Cup

Organisation piloting the Good Practice

Secondary School Center Hadžići

Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Description of the good practice

The “The Secret of the Perfect Cup” workshop was designed for students with developmental disabilities, where they had the opportunity to learn how to prepare coffee using a professional coffee machine. In this workshop, students gained basic skills in coffee preparation and serving, as they had the task of serving coffee to their teachers. The activity allowed students to develop practical life skills and social skills by interacting with teachers and participating in a real-life service task.

Background

The goal of this workshop was to provide students with developmental disabilities the opportunity to develop skills related to coffee preparation and service. It aimed to introduce practical skills that students can use in daily life, while also fostering social skills through the interaction of students with teachers. The activity created a real-life scenario for the students, helping them feel a sense of achievement and responsibility.

Goal: To provide students with developmental disabilities the opportunity to develop practical skills in coffee preparation and service, which can be used in their daily life.

Problem to solve: Students with developmental disabilities often lack opportunities to participate in activities involving professional equipment or service skills, so this program was designed to offer such opportunities in a safe environment.

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

1. Planning

Prepare the coffee machine and other necessary equipment for coffee preparation.
Organize the space and ensure a safe environment for working with the equipment.
Prepare instructional materials and guides on how to use the machine and prepare coffee.

2. Execution

Students learned the steps involved in coffee preparation with guidance from teachers and assistants.
Students practiced using the coffee machine and learned how to make coffee, following safety and operational instructions.
Having learnt to prepare coffee, students served the coffee to teachers, thus developing social skills and a sense of responsibility.

3. Evaluation

Assess how well students mastered the coffee preparation technique and how independent they were in using the equipment.
Encourage students to share their thoughts on how the activity influenced them personally.
Evaluate the impact of the activity on social interaction between students and teachers.

Target group/s of the practice

Primary target group: Students with developmental disabilities who participated in the coffee preparation and service workshop.

Secondary target group: Teachers who were served coffee by the students.

Number of students involved

10–15 students with developmental disabilities who participated in coffee preparation and service.

Benefits, impact on the students and learning outcomes

Benefits for students:

Development of practical coffee preparation skills using a professional coffee machine.
Increased self-confidence in social situations, such as serving others.
Development of responsibility and independence through performing real-life tasks.

Impact on learning outcomes:

Improved social skills and ability to interact with teachers and peers.
Development of technical skills through working with professional equipment.
Strengthened emotional and social independence for students with developmental disabilities.

Suggestions for future users of this good practice

Ensure a safe and controlled environment for students when using professional equipment.
Adapt activities so students can practice and develop their skills in manageable steps.
Encourage students to take responsibility for preparation and serving, helping them feel a sense of accomplishment.
Consider including other service tasks (such as serving food) to further expand students’ social skills.

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