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==== Sociometry ==== | ==== Sociometry ==== | ||
- | Sociometry is a technique to visualise social relationships. It can show underlying patterns of a group which can be difficult to surface through conversation. A sociometric exercise begins with a question that the group is required to answer by moving in the space and finding appropriate positions for all its members relative to each other. For example, if the question is " | + | Sociometry is a technique to visualise social relationships. It can show underlying patterns of a group which can be difficult to surface through conversation. A sociometric exercise begins with a question that the group is required to answer by moving in the space and finding appropriate positions for all its members relative to each other. For example, if the question is ' |
- | At FoAM we use sociometry as a warm-up exercise, in situations where we need to get to a sense of the group' | + | At FoAM we use sociometry as a warm-up exercise, in situations where we need to arrive at a sense of the group' |
=== Process === | === Process === | ||
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The space in which you conduct sociometry should have enough room for the group to comfortably move around. If the room in which you work is too small, consider taking this exercise outdoors. | The space in which you conduct sociometry should have enough room for the group to comfortably move around. If the room in which you work is too small, consider taking this exercise outdoors. | ||
- | * Step 1: Frame the exercise and provide concise instructions | + | * Step 1: Frame the exercise and provide concise instructions. |
- | * Step 2: Conduct a tryout using a simple question (concerning the participants' | + | * Step 2: Conduct a tryout using a simple question (concerning the participants' |
- | * Step 3: Pose the question and suggest the form that the answer might take (a line, a map, a network), as well as how the connection between people should be visualised (proximity, touch, gaze, etc.) | + | * Step 3: Pose the question and suggest the form that the answer might take (a line, a map, a network), as well as how the connection between people should be visualised (proximity, touch, gaze, etc.). |
- | * Step 4: Allow the participants time to arrange themselves in response to the question | + | * Step 4: Allow the participants time to arrange themselves in response to the question. |
- | * Step 5: Take a photo | + | * Step 5: Take a photo. |
- | * Step 6: Reflect on the answer and if appropriate incorporate results in the futuring exercise (e.g. by forming breakout groups, ranking things, etc.) | + | * Step 6: Reflect on the answer and if appropriate incorporate results in the futuring exercise (e.g. by forming breakout groups, ranking things, etc.). |
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