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Advocating for ME! Learn to Make a Change Advanced

In this class students will learn to advocate for themselves. They will learn why it is important to advocate, and how they can do so without worrying about sounding not polite. Help give students the power over their life they deserve.
Ms. Shondra, B.A, Special Ed., CYW, TESOL, ESL
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(13)
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What's included

1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content

Class Experience

In this empowering course students will learn the essential skills and strategies to become an impactful advocate in their community, organization, or society. Advocacy is about more than just speaking up—it's about understanding issues deeply, framing your message effectively, and using communication to inspire action and create meaningful change.

Course Objectives:

Foundations of Advocacy: Understand the principles of advocacy and how it can influence change. 

Building Advocacy Toolkit: Learn how to research issues and craft a clear, compelling message that resonates with the audience.

Strategic Communication: Be introduced to verbal, written, and non-verbal communication techniques, with an emphasis on active listening, and addressing counterarguments effectively.

Learning Goals

Understand what it means to advocate.
Build an Advocacy Toolkit.
learning goal

Syllabus

1 Lesson
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
Learn to Advocate for ME!
 Learn to Advocate for ME! 
3 assignments
27 mins of video lessons

Other Details

Learning Needs
All learners welcome.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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13reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Brock university
Associate's Degree in Education from Mohawk College of applied arts and technology
I have led students in a variety of settings to advocate for themselves in the classroom, residential settings and doctors appointments.

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1 pre-recorded lesson
1 week of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 12-18

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