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Games for participation and conscientisation

Games for participation and conscientisation

Carolyn Kagan and Karen Duggan
Research Institute for Health and Social Change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Hathersage Road, Manchester, UK
C.kagan@mmu.ac.uk

Abstract
Information sharing and group processes are dominated by words - spoken and written words. This session will explore how different kinds of games can be used to stimulate ideas, encourage participation and discussion and lead to awareness. We will offer session participants the opportunity to take part in 2 games and share experiences about their strengths and weaknesses for community engagement and conscientisation. Each game has been developed by the community psychology team at Manchester Metropolitan University from collaborative projects on community cohesion and health inequalities. The games can be played by 4-10 players. They are not simulations and will not require role playing, although they will be fun and participative!

Key words: urban regeneration; community cohesion; participatory games; conscientisation

 


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Carolyn Kagan and Karen Duggan

Carolyn Kagan and Karen Duggan
Research Institute for Health and Social Change
Manchester Metropolitan University
Hathersage Road, Manchester, UK
C.kagan@mmu.ac.uk


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space bar clicker (usa) March 20, 2024

My time at the University of Maryland began in the early 90s. What a remarkable pair. It was an honor to pick their brains and hear about their experiences with the LD teacher.

CHRISTOPHER JOHN HAVELL (suffolk) January 19, 2022

The idea of a game to help highlight issues is a great idea. Some years ago I was involved in a game showing how capitalism works ( people were getting angry, when being ripped off etc. eg by banks etc ). it was developed by one of the big charities, e.g. Oxfam or Friends of the Earth, cant remember which one . But very effective in understanding the issue.

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Keywords: urban regeneration; community cohesion; participatory games; conscientisation, gjcpp, 2nd ICCP