HBGCE0125 - Community Action Poverty Simulation
36749830
Temple University NEST
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Course Description
The Community Action Poverty Simulation is an experiential exercise designed to sensitize participants to the realities faced by low-income families. It is a simulation, not a game. The poverty simulation breaks down stereotypes by allowing participants to step into the real-life situations of others. Up to 88 participants assume the roles of low-income family members living on a limited budget. Each participant is assigned a new identity in one of 26 different families experiencing poverty. Together, family members and neighbors are given the challenge of providing for their basic necessities and shelter for one month. Participants will need to use the provided resources, their wit, and their creativity to make it through the month.“In addition, about 26 volunteers — preferably people who have experienced poverty — play the roles of community resource providers in the community. This allows individuals who have firsthand knowledge of living in poverty to bring their perceptions to the exercise.”
Course Outline
The experience is about 2.5 – 3 hours:
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Introduction (20 minutes) of:
- Simulation.
- Family units.
- Participant responsibilities.
- Ground rules.
- Community resources.
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Simulation (1 hour, 15 minutes).
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Break (10 minutes).
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Debriefing (45 minutes):
- Debriefing and processing of the simulation experience.
- Opportunity for associates to tie their experience to actionable steps when they return to their daily roles.
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Kit rebuilding (20 minutes).
Learner Outcomes
At the end of the simulation, participants will be able to:1. Describe the realities faced by people living in poverty.
2. Recognize stereotypes and misconceptions.
3. Promote community connection and responsibility.
4. Identify poverty as a social determinant of health.
5. Generate action toward change.
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