Bristow, Lisa

Lloyd, Christian

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University of Huddersfield RepositoryBristow, Lisa and Lloyd, ChristianHow Engaged Are You Really?Original CitationBristow, Lisa and Lloyd, Christian (2014) How Engaged Are You Really? Radar, 1 (4). pp. 6-7. ISSN 2049-4327 This version is available at http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/21568/The University Repository is a digital collection of the research output of theUniversity, available on Open Access. 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Public engagement is a term that is increasingly used in cultural and academic circles amongst others. But what does it mean and how engaged are you really?  Public engagement - what does it mean? Before we begin, it is useful to locate yourself within the term ‘public’ by ticking which of the following describe you:   A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC PART OF A COMMUNITY / GROUP A SUBJECT A REPRESENTATIVE OF AN INSTITUTION A PROFESSIONAL  A MEMBER OF THE ROYAL FAMILY A CITIZEN OUTSIDE SOCIETY Members of the public come from all different walks of life with a wealth of personal and social experiences that shape their views on the world. Please list three signiicant incidents that have shaped who you are: 1. 2. 3. How engaged do you like to be? Please select from the following: I LIKE TO FEEL INCLUDED / I LIKE TO MAKE DECISIONS / I WANT TO BE IN CHARGE / I LIKE TO FEEL CONSULTED / I NEED TO BE INVOLVED IN EVERY DECISION, NO MATTER HOW SMALL / I LIKE TO HAVE CHOICES GIVEN TO ME / I COULDN’T CARE LESS / I AM HAPPY TO WATCH FROM A DISTANCE / I HAVE STRONG OPINIONS AND WANT THEM LISTENED TO / ITS NICE TO BE ASKED / PLEASE LEAVE ME ALONE /   Describing public engagement Which of the following statements best describes what you think public engagement does: It’s a two-way process  It takes place between institutions and individuals It should be a congenial dialogue or conversation It can be confrontational It’s a way to share information It’s a form of participatory democracy It’s a way to gather opinions It’s a consultation process It creates an illusion of transparency It’s a process to make people feel included It proves decision makers are listening  It’s a tool used by those in charge It’s an exchange of ideas It’s a better way to do things It’s a creative exchange It’s what politicians do when they’re out and about It’s what I do everydayHow do you currently connect? Use the handy diagram below to list the Institutions you currently engage with and the ways you connect with them. For example you may write regular letters to your local newspaper, object to planning applications (public or civic engagement), visit theatres (engagement with the arts), or ind yourself in trouble with the authorities (anti-social behaviour). youINSTITUTIONS7 Modes of engagement Engaging can take lots of forms, please use the follow list to pick out the ways that you often engage:WATCHING / TALKING / LISTENING / AS A MEMBER OF AN AUDIENCE / FILLING IN FORMS / COMMENTING ONLINE / VOTING / PUTTING MY HAND UP / VISITING / READING / ENTERING A DIALOGUE / HAVING A LAUGH / WRITING THINGS DOWN / VOICING MY OPINION / MAKING AN INFORMED DECISION / CHOOSING THINGS / COMPLAINING / PRESSING BUTTONS / FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS / RE-ENACTING / BEING PRESENT / ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO DO THE SAME / INCITING / COLLABORATING / COMPLETING SIMPLE TASKS TO CONTRIBUTE TO SOMETHING BIGGER / REFLECTING / JOINING IN / I TRY NOT TO ENGAGE /  Engagement with the artsEngaging with the arts takes many forms, please select which forms best describe your engagement: VIEWING / INTERPRETING / ENCOUNTERING / SITTING AND LOOKING / LISTENING / SINGING ALONG / THINKING ABOUT THE THINGS I’VE SEEN OR HEARD / WALKING ABOUT WHILE LOOKING / BROWSING / COLOURING IN / CONTEMPLATING / CONTRIBUTING / STEALING / CRITIQUING / COPYING / WATCHING OTHER PEOPLE ENGAGE / HECKLING. Socially engaged arts projects Many artists, designers and architects have used ideas of public engagement to develop ‘socially engaged practices’ to include people into creative projects or processes. Which of the following would you rather:  BE ASKED TO JOIN IN A PRE-EXISTING PROJECTCHOOSE WHO RUNS A PROJECT, THEN JOIN INCHOOSE WHAT A PROJECT IS FORRUN MY OWN PROJECTSCRUTINISE WHAT ARTISTS AND DESIGNERS DOBECOME AN ARTIST OR DESIGNER MYSELF GET SOMEBODY LOCAL TO DO IT USE THE PROJECT FUNDING FOR SOMETHING ELSE NOT TO BE ASKED TO JOIN IN What motivates you to engage? IT’S MY JOB / CIVIC DUTY / CALLING  IT’S INTERESTING / ON OFFER / FREE TEA & BISCUITS / OTHER INCENTIVES I LIKE TO MEET PEOPLE / GET INVOLVED IT’S CREATIVE / IMPORTANT / INTERESTING IT’S A WAY TO ENACT MY DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS IT GETS ME OUT OF THE HOUSE How have you engaged with this publication?Please select the statements that best describe your levels of engagement with this publication: I HAVE FILLED IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE I HAVE READ AND THOUGHT ABOUT EVERYTHING I HAVE READ EVERYTHING I AM IN THE PROCESS OF READING EVERYTHING I HAVE READ SOME OF ITI HAVE THOUGHT ABOUT READING ITI FLICKED THROUGH IT, LINGERING OCCASIONALLY I FLICKED THROUGH IT WITHOUT LINGERINGI THOUGHT ABOUT FLICKING THROUGH ITI PICKED IT UP I SAW IT ON THE SHELF / DESK I HAVE USED IT FOR AN UNINTENDED PURPOSE I NEEDED A PEN TO ENGAGEI HAVE DECIDED TO DO SOMETHING ELSE  Measuring the impact Measuring the impact of public engagement on members of the public can be useful to see if the intended outcomes have been achieved. How has public engagement impacted on you: CONSIDERABLY / ALL THE TIME / SOME OF THE TIME / NOT VERY MUCH / A BIT / LESS THAN I THOUGHT / TREMENDOUSLY / NOT SURE / I DON’T THINK ANYTHING HAS HAPPENED YET / CAN YOU ASK ME IN A FEW DAYS / MONTHS / YEARS TIME Questionnaires always run the risk of bias by asking leading questions. With this in mind, please state what question you would rather be asked: We hope we have enabled you to better understand yourself when engaging in the public sphere.  Bristow & Lloyd  doi: 10.5920/radar.2014.146

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