The Frame Game


Time Allowance: 20 Minutes
Equipment Needed: Index Cards, Pens

1. Give each learner four blank cards and instruct them to fill in four different responses on the subject: "What were main topics or learning points of the material we just covered?" give them about five minutes to complete the exercise, then collect the cards, shuffle them, and randomly deal three cards to each learner. (Note: if desired, the trainer can make up four cards of her own, but they should be philosophically unacceptable with the principles presented.)

2. Ask everyone to read the cards they just received and then to arrange them in order of personal preference.

3. Place the extra cards on the table and allow them to replace the cards in their hand that they do not like. Next, ask them to exchange cards with each other. They must exchange at least one card.

4. After about three minutes, form them into teams and ask each team to select the three cards they like the best. Give them time to choose, then have them create a graphic poster to reflect the final three cards.

5. Select or vote on the best poster that best represents the topic.

(Note: Based on a game framework by Thiagi)