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Method: Connection Walk
A 20-minute pair exercise that deepens trust, heightens non-visual senses, and foregrounds shared authority—designed for educator–student cohorts in higher-education settin
1. Introduction & Consent (3 min):
- Gather on a lawn or open indoor space.
- Facilitator explains purpose: to explore trust and sensory awareness through guided, low-risk movement.
- Emphasize voluntariness and offer alternatives (closed eyes only, light scarf, or full blindfold).
2. Pairing & Role Brief (2 min):
- Form pairs. One person becomes the Navigator (eyes open), the other the Explorer (eyes closed or blindfolded).
- Clarify that the Explorer sets pace (“slow down,” “speed up”) and can pause at any time; honouring their autonomy.
3. Guided Walk (8 min total: 4 min each role):
- Navigator gently leads Explorer along a simple route (e.g., 10-15 meter loop), calling out subtle environmental cues (ground texture, ambient sounds).
- Explorer practices trusting the guide and tuning into sound, touch, balance, and spatial awareness.
- After 4 minutes, pause, remove coverings, and switch roles.
4. Paired Reflection (4 min):
Still in pairs, discuss:
- “How did relinquishing sight affect your other senses?”
- “What felt most challenging or empowering about guiding or being guided?”
5. Group Debrief (3 min):
Gather in a circle. Invite 2–3 quick shares:
- One insight on trust or shared authority for teaching
Cultural & Contextual Sensitivity:
Recognize that comfort with sensory deprivation and physical guidance varies by culture, accessibility needs, and personal history. Always offer opt-in alternatives, respect each person’s boundaries, and honour the Explorer’s authority over pace and participation.
Inspired by Carl Manuel Funk