René Gilles' technique was developed in the late 50s of the last century and allows testing of children from 4 to 12 years in a variety of ways. This is an excellent opportunity to explore and social orientation of the child, and his attitude to the family, and even characterize his behavior. In addition, the projective methodology of René Gilles allows you to obtain such deep information, the use of which will allow you to influence the child's relationship to something.
René Gilles' technique - description
In total, there are 42 tasks in the methodology, among them more than half - with pictures. The child should answer questions, choose a place in the picture or determine his behavior in a particular situation. During the test, you can optionally ask the child questions to clarify his point of view.
As a result of the test, the child's attitude to parents, brothers, sisters, other relatives, educator will be revealed, as well as various traits - sociability, curiosity, desire for domination and aspiration for domination.
The René Gilles test method
Pronounce the tasks slowly, not hurrying. If the child is already reading, you can invite him to read the questions himself.
- Here is the table behind which different people are sitting. Mark the cross where you sit.
- Mark the cross where you sit.
- Mark the cross where you sit.
- Place a few people and yourself around this table. Mark their relationship (dad, mom, brother, sister) or (friend, friend, classmate).
- Here is the table, at the head of which sits a man whom you know well. Where would you sit? Who is this person?
- You, along with your family, will spend vacations with the owners who have a big house. Your family has already occupied several rooms. Choose a room for yourself.
- You stay with friends for a long time. Designate a cross-country room that you would choose (chose) you.
- Once again, friends. Mark some people's rooms and your room.
- It was decided to present a surprise to one person. Do you want to do this? To whom? And maybe you do not care? Write below.
- You have the opportunity to go on vacation for a few days, but wherever you go there are only two vacant seats: one for you, one for you, the other for another person. Who would you take with you? Write below.
- You lost something that is very expensive. Who will you tell the first about this trouble? Write below.
- Your teeth hurt, and you must go to the dentist to rip out the sick tooth. Will you go alone? Or with someone? If you go with someone, then who is this person? Write.
- You passed the exam. Who will you tell the first about this? Write below.
- You're out for a walk outside the city. Mark the cross where you are.
- Another walk. Mark where you are this time.
- Where are you this time?
- Now in this figure place a few people and yourself. Draw or mark with crosses. Sign what people are like.
- You and some others were given presents. Someone received a gift much better than others. Who would you like to see in his place? Or maybe you do not care? Write.
- You're going on a long journey, going far from your relatives. Who would you yearn for the most? Write below.
- Here are your comrades go for a walk. Mark the cross where you are.
- Who do you love to play with: comrades of your age; is younger than you; older than you? Underline one possible answer.
- This is a playground. Mark where you are.
- Here are your comrades. They quarrel for an unknown reason. Mark the cross where you will be.
- These are your comrades quarreling over the rules of the game. Mark where you are.
- Comrade deliberately pushed you and knocked you off your feet. What will you do: you will cry; You will complain to the teacher; you will hit him; make him a remark; Can not you say anything? Underline one of the answers.
- Here is a person well-known to you. He says something to those sitting on the chairs. You are among them. Mark the cross where you are.
- Do you help Mom a lot? Few? Rarely? Underline one of the answers.
- These people are standing around the table, and one of them is explaining something. You are among those who listen. Mark where you are.
- You and your comrades are on a walk, one woman explains something to you. Mark the cross where you are.
- During the walk, everyone settled on the grass. Mark where you are.
- These are people who watch an interesting performance. Mark the cross where you are.
- This is a table display. Mark the cross where you are.
- One of the comrades laughs at you. What will you do: you will cry; shrug your shoulders; you will laugh at him yourself; Will you call him, beat him? Emphasize one of these answers.
- One of the comrades laughs at your friend. What will you do: you will cry; shrug your shoulders; you will laugh at him yourself; Will you call him, beat him? Emphasize one of these answers.
- Comrade took your pen without permission. What will you do: cry; to complain; shout; try to take away; will you start to beat him? Emphasize one of these answers.
- You play a lotto (or checkers, or another game) and lose twice in a row. You're not happy? What will you do: cry; continue to play; you will not say anything; will you start getting angry? Emphasize one of these answers.
- Father does not allow you to go for a walk. What will you do: you will not answer; puffed up; you will begin to cry; protested; Will you try to go against the prohibition? Emphasize one of these answers.
- Mom does not let you go for a walk. What will you do: you will not answer; puffed up; you will begin to cry; protested; Will you try to go against the prohibition? Emphasize one of these answers.
- The teacher went out and entrusted you with the supervision of the class. Can you fulfill this task? Write below.
- You went to the movies with your family. There are a lot of free places in the cinema. Where will you sit? Where will those who come with you sit?
- The cinema has a lot of empty seats. Your relatives have already taken their places. Mark the cross where you sit.
- Again in the cinema. Where will you sit?
René Gilles' method - processing of results
To interpret the methodology of René Gilles, it is worth looking at the table. There are 13 variables, each of which is a separate scale. Each of the 13 variables forms an independent scale. In the table all scales are marked, and also numbers of tasks that characterize this or that sphere of the child's life are presented.
The treatment of René Gilles's methodology is quite simple. If the child indicates that he is sitting near his mother at the table, you need to check the scale of the attitude to the mother, if he chooses someone from the other relatives, the checkmark is accordingly placed opposite him. As for his friends and the circle of interests, here the interpretation is similar. In the end, you need to compare the number of questions and the number of checkmarks in the answer form and, based on this, evaluate a particular property of the child.