Links with Mission One Module E- Game on!

Objectives: Understand different types of behaviour. Understand and talk about the causes and triggers that can lead to different types of behaviour. Demonstrate a number of tools or methods that could be used to manage behaviour. Explain how ESYLs can assist with managing behaviour in the section. Explain where they can get further assistance, and when to involve adults.   It’s always good to start with objectives so we know what we are going to be doing for the session. Talk through the objectives and remember to revisit them at the end to see if we have achieved everything.

Activity One Choose the activity which is best for your ESYLs   My Scouting backpack (suitable for groups of any size, approx. 15 minutes) Set up a number of bases, each with a different number of materials on it such as: a pen and flipchart; a ball; a box of creative art materials. one base should have no materials.   Split the ESYLs into small groups. Give them five minutes at each base to come up with as many games as possible using the materials provided. Then, rotate the teams so they get a chance to visit every base. At the end, get the groups to run one of the games they came up with. There are many possibilities. You could include team-based or individual games, competitive or non-competitive games, team-building or skill-based games, elimination games, energetic or restful games, games to start or end a meeting, relay races, observational games, and indoor or outdoor games. A-Z of games (suitable for groups of any size, approx. 10 minutes) In small groups, ask ESYLs to come up with a game for each letter of the alphabet. After completing this, they should think about what kind of games they are. Look at different categories of games together. Write them down on pieces of paper and stick the, up on the wall for everyone to see. You could include team-based or individual games, competitive or non-competitive games, team-building or skill-based games, elimination games, energetic or restful games, games to start or end a meeting, relay races, observational games, and indoor or outdoor games. ESYLs should now try and match each game to a category on the wall. Give it a go! (suitable for groups of any size, approx. 5 minutes) Stick up the different categories of games (from above) on a wall. Ask ESYLs to try and categorise all of the types of games into just five or six generic categories. They could include ball games, elimination games, quiet games and team-building games, for example. Small group competition (suitable for bigger groups, approx. 10 minutes) Ask ESYLs to get into small teams, and to list games on the Post-it notes. They have two minutes to come up with as many as they can. The teams should then relay race to categorise their games according to the list on the board. As a group, they should consider the pros and cons of the different types of games. When would you use the different types? The team that wins the relay could then choose a category and run a game for the other ESYLs to practice. The team who came second could choose next.  What’s this bit Claire? Does this mean one base has an empty table?

Activity Two

What you need to prepare to make sure that a game runs successfully? Having the correct equipment Explaining the rules clearly and simply Maintaining discipline and sporting behaviour during the game Time keeping Safety (equipment and environment) Supervision Being prepared (suitable for groups of any size, approx. 10 minutes) In an open discussion, ask the ESYLs what they would need to prepare to make sure that a game runs successfully. Their suggestions should include: having the correct equipment explaining the rules clearly and simply maintaining discipline and sporting behaviour during the game timekeeping safety (equipment and environment) supervision

Activity Three Make it better (planning element suitable for groups of any size, activity itself suitable for bigger groups, approx. 15 minutes) Ask ESYLs to think about the most common and popular games they play with the section they support. How can they build on this game to make it even better or adapt it to make it more original?

Activity Four Match that badge! (suitable for groups of any size, approx. 15 minutes) In pairs, give the ESYLs a badge that matches the section they support. Ask them to them come up with a suitable game that either fulfils the requirement of the badge, or provides a nice introduction to the topic. Once they have come up with a game each pair should explain that game to a second pair. The second pair should then suggest one thing that is positive about the game and one thing that could make the game even better. Badges can be found at Scottish Headquarters Young Leader Module E Activity 4

What is my role as an ESYL in behaviour management? Create and foster positive environment Scouting is a place where young people can be themselves Set expectations at the start will help Explain that ESYL’s play a role in helping to create and foster a positive environment in their section. Scouting is a place where young people can be themselves. They will undoubtedly come across challenging behaviour throughout their role, and it is important that they know how to deal with it. Setting expectations from the start will help with creating a positive environment.

Summarise the module by revisiting the objectives Summarise the module by revisiting the objectives. Ask the ESYLs whether they feel they have covered all of the objectives satisfactorily. Before they go, carry out a review or an evaluation of the session.