G.E.A.S.E
Who
5 to 15 participants
Source et inspiration
Educational Situations Analysis Training Group – Groupe d’Entraînement à l’Analyse de Situations Educatives (https://www.analysedespratiques.com/gease-et-analyse-des-pratiques/; https://labokhi.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Guide_GEASE_8_etapes.pdf)
Where
A workspace
DURATION
2.5 – 3 hours
MATERIALS
Paper, pens, post-its
EXERCISE DESCRIPTION
The G.E.A.S.E. (Training Group for the Analysis of Educational Situations – Educational Situations Analysis Training Group) is a structured method designed to analyze real professional situations, particularly in the educational field. This approach is based on a precise sequence of steps (generally six) which allow for an in-depth exploration of the situations presented. The six steps of G.E.A.S.E. are as follows:
- Description of the situation
One participant, known as the “narrator,” describes a real-life professional situation in detail, without interruption from other group members. This description ends with the narrator sharing a specific problem or question with the group. - Questions from the group
The group members ask the narrator open-ended questions so as to clarify and better understand various aspects of the situation. These questions cover five areas of analysis: pedagogical, didactic, institutional, sociological, and psychological. - Formulation of hypotheses
The narrator listens, without interrupting, while the group members formulate explanatory hypotheses and propose avenues for action or understanding regarding the situation being analyzed. - Narrator’s response
The narrator shares what they are taking away from the group’s contributions: the points they consider relevant, and the insights they have gained. - Observation
A previously designated observer shares their observations of the session, particularly regarding the group dynamics and the relevance of the discussions. - Collective debrief
Participants are invited to express what the session brought them, both in terms of content (what they have learned) and form (how the group worked and the efficiency of the method).
This structure aims to foster deep collective reflection, enabling participants to develop analytical skills and enrich their professional practices.