Sandwich man
Who
Vlaamse Scholierenkoepel
Why
The good practice is developed to gather opinions on a certain topic.
What
Dress up as a sandwich man with cardboard. Put a question on top (e.a. what do you think of the digital diary used in our school?) and ask young persons to write their answer on the cardboard. Walk around and let the young persons come to you and/or ask directly if they would like to put down their opinion. You can hand out (edible) rewards.
--> People who want to gather ideas from the young persons.
How
It’s easy to organise, easy to do. The sandwich men need to be sociable and not afraid to talk to people they don't know.
By specifically going to groups that normally don't participate in these things, you can convince them to answer.
When
It can be done in any group situation. It can be done during breaks.
Effect
It’s tested on a number of schools by different pupils, with different school culture over the years.
You get a lot of opinions (especially when you hand out candy of course).
Each young person is given the opportunity to give his/her ideas on a certain topic: they think along and actively participate.
! It is important to let the young persons know what happens with the results. After all, knowledge is also part of participation !
Assessment
Effectiveness:
High degree / regularly
Gender sensitivity:
High degree / regularly
Culture sensitivity:
High degree / regularly
Doable (practical):
High degree / regularly
Participatory:
High degree / regularly
Replicable and adaptable:
High degree / regularly
Assessment/evaluated:
High degree / regularly
Type of good practice
Practical tool
Themes
Promoting democratic values, Youth civic participation
Duration
One day or less
Type of activity
Group activity
Resourses
Cardboard boxes or sandwich plates; pens.