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Concept 1: Active Listening
Concept 1: Active Listening
Active listening is the foundation of communication. It is a skill that helps us deepen understanding of experiences, thoughts and feelings of others.
Active listening is the foundation of communication. It is a skill that helps us deepen understanding of experiences, thoughts and feelings of others.
Starting with Active Listening helps to set positive social norms and provides a forum for relationship building in our class.
Starting with Active Listening helps to set positive social norms and provides a forum for relationship building in our class.
Lesson 2: Introduction to Active Listening
Lesson 2: Introduction to Active Listening
Success Criteria:
I know what active listening is.
I understand why active listening is important in leadership.
Do Now: Opening Circle Statement
Do Now: Opening Circle Statement
Do Now:
1) Put your bags under the SIDE benches.
2) Sit in a circle.
3) Think about a time you had something to say and no one would listen to you. How did you feel, or what did you do?
What do we all need to agree to do so that we all feel respected and willing to participate?
One person talks at a time. No put-downs. Stay open to different opinions...
Do Now: Listening Lines
Do Now: Listening Lines
Do Now:
1) Choose ONE partner.
2) The first person will have ONE minute to share an experience they had of not being listened to.
What was it like?
How could you tell you were not being heard?
3) Switch the speaker and listener roles. Now this time, the new listener will turn their back on the speaker.
What was it like to be in that situation?
Lesson 3: Active Listening in Group Decision Making
Lesson 3: Active Listening in Group Decision Making
Success Criteria:
I understand how good listening skills are linked to group decision making and being a dependable leader.
Do Now: Opening Circle Statement
Do Now: Opening Circle Statement
Do Now:
1) Put your bags under the SIDE benches.
2) Sit in a circle.
3) Think of a group that you are part of (e.g. sport, cultural...) Describe it in your book.
What do we all need to agree to do so that we all feel respected and willing to participate?
One person talks at a time. No put-downs. Stay open to different opinions...
Concept 2: Working as a Team
Concept 2: Working as a Team
Lesson 4: Team Work
Lesson 4: Team Work
Success Criteria:
I can work as a team with my peers.
Do Now: Opening Circle Statement
Do Now: Opening Circle Statement
Do Now:
1) Sit in your allocated seat.
2) Tuck your bag under your desk.
3) Think of a time when you relied on someone else. Describe it in your book.
What do we all need to agree to do so that we all feel respected and willing to participate?
One person talks at a time. No put-downs. Stay open to different opinions...
Lesson 5: Making Decisions
Lesson 5: Making Decisions
Success Criteria:
I understand different forms of decision making.
Do Now: Opening Circle Statement
Do Now: Opening Circle Statement
Do Now:
1) Think of a decision you made or were part of recently.
2) Describe it in your book.
What do we all need to agree to do so that we all feel respected and willing to participate?
One person talks at a time. No put-downs. Stay open to different opinions...
Concept 3: Facilitation
Concept 3: Facilitation
Lesson 6: Introduction to Facilitation
Lesson 6: Introduction to Facilitation
Success Criteria:
I understand the roles of a facilitator
I know basic group facilitation techniques
Do Now: News Breaker
Do Now: News Breaker
Do Now:
1) Take 1 coloured paper
2) Write down a current topic in the news you feel strongly about.
3) On the other side, write down two discussion questions you can imagine asking the class about the topic.
Hand them to the teacher, we will be using these later.
Lesson 7: Murder Mystery Mayhem
Lesson 7: Murder Mystery Mayhem
Success Criteria:
I know the importance of organisation and facilitation when trying to accomplish a group task.
Lesson 8: Facilitation Challenges and Solutions
Lesson 8: Facilitation Challenges and Solutions
Success Criteria:
I can work as a team with my peers.
Lesson 9: Exploring Situational Leadership
Lesson 9: Exploring Situational Leadership
Success Criteria:
I can identify and practice effective strategies for addressing challenges in group facilitation and leadership.
Concept 4: Leadership
Concept 4: Leadership
Lesson 10: Definitions of Leadership
Lesson 10: Definitions of Leadership
Success Criteria:
I can identify what I think makes a good leader.
Lesson 11: Qualities of Leadership
Lesson 11: Qualities of Leadership
Success Criteria:
I explored definitions and characteristics of leadership.
I can apply the definitions and characteristics of leadership to myself and my community.
Lesson 12: Leadership in a Community Context
Lesson 12: Leadership in a Community Context
Success Criteria:
I can apply our class definition of leadership to the context of my community.
Lesson 13: Responsibilities of Leadership
Lesson 13: Responsibilities of Leadership
Success Criteria:
I explored the responsibilities that go with leadership roles.
Lesson 14: Leadership Goals
Lesson 14: Leadership Goals
Success Criteria:
I have identified my goals for personal skill, attitude development.
I understand the importance of reflection.
Lesson 15: Values and Identity
Lesson 15: Values and Identity
Success Criteria:
I understand how personal values affect leadership.
I know why it is important for groups to encourage diversity rather than suppress it.
Lesson 16: Value Priorities
Lesson 16: Value Priorities
Success Criteria:
I have reflected on my values and how I prioritise my values.
Lesson 17: Personal Asset Mapping
Lesson 17: Personal Asset Mapping
Success Criteria:
I learned more about my peers and reflected on the strengths of our group as a community.
Lesson 18: Youth-Adult Power in Organisations
Lesson 18: Youth-Adult Power in Organisations
Success Criteria:
I have developed an awareness of power and who is making decisions in organisations.
Ongoing Project
Ongoing Project
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