The letters serve as a kind of contract with oneself that increases motivation to apply gained knowledge and skills to one’s own situation.
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20 min.
Letter paper, envelopes, pens
Outline
At the end of a course participants write letters to themselves in which they highlight what they have gained from the course and what they would like to apply in their own life/work. They put the letters in envelopes, write down their addresses, put stamps on the letters, and give them to the teacher. A month later, the teacher posts the letters to the participants.
Variation
If the course takes place over a longer period of time, the letters can be used as a reminder for an assignment or homework.
