FLEX Life Skills for Young Adults Developing Confidence Leadership 8W3
This class is designed to provide young adults with the essential life skills they need to navigate the challenges of adult life. The class will cover a wide range of topics, life lessons, confidence, study skills, internet safety etc.
Explosive Learning Jo Reynolds Life Skill Teachers
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What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Each week, there will be approximately 20 - 30 minutes of homework assigned to help participants develop and apply the ideas taught in class to their own lives.Class Experience
US Grade 10 - 12
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This class is designed to provide young adults with the essential life skills they need to navigate the challenges of adult life. The class will cover a wide range of topics, including life lessons for confidence, leadership, conversation skills, study skills, finance, and internet safety. The class will be an 8-week program, each week cover different topics with some activities and discussions to help students to apply the concepts. Week 1 - Topics will include: Leadership Week 2 - Topics will include: Confidence - How to get and use it Week 3 - Topics will include: Responsible Risk to Grow Week 4 - Topics will include: Learning How to Fail to Win Week 5 - Topics will include: Learning How To Learn Week 6 - Topics will include: Organizing Week 7 - Topics will include: Public speaking Week 8 - Topics will include: Happiness - What it is and how to get it By the end of the class, students will have acquired a wide range of practical skills and knowledge that will help them navigate the challenges of adult life with confidence and resilience. And, be better equipped to take on leadership roles, make sound decisions, communicate effectively and much more. The flexible schedule (Flex Class) allows your learners to watch the pre-recorded videos and do them at a time that is FUN for them! You can also spend extra time on the topics your child is most interested in. Since this is a flex class with no live meetings, students can log in at a convenient time to complete the week's lesson. We will be going through each week as a group and I will post the lesson weekly (depending on which day you started). The videos will contain the information required to give students a good understanding of each topic and each one will include homework for the students to undertake during the week, as part of a project. Time frame for the Week: Mondays - Teacher will post the information needed for the week. Students can submit questions. Tuesdays-Wednesday - The teacher can answer any questions pertaining to the topic of the week. The students will need to complete any homework assignments and answer any questions in the discussion. Thursday - Students need to have all tasks completed and uploaded in the classroom for teacher feedback and discussion. Students will discuss it among themselves. Friday - The teacher will provide feedback to the class and individual students. Saturday - Sunday - Teacher will be available to answer any questions that the students may have for the week or the next week. No required experience or previous knowledge is needed by the learners. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Schedule Requests & LIVE classes ▬▬▬▬▬▬ This is the flexible version of my course, I also teach all of my classes LIVE. Please see our profile page for a full list of all the classes we offer. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Concessions ▬▬▬▬▬▬ For parents/families who feel their child would benefit from this course, but their budget does not allow for it, I do offer a number of discounts for families of lower income. Please message me with the course, dates and times you are interested in to learn more about the discounts I might be able to offer.
Learning Goals
-Develop self-confidence and self-esteem through strategies for overcoming self-doubt, developing a positive mindset, and setting realistic goals for personal and professional growth.
-Understand the key traits and skills required to become a good leader and the ability to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and create a vision for the future.
-Acquire effective communication skills, including verbal and nonverbal communication, active listening, and the art of conversation and the ability to communicate effectively in different contexts, including in person, over the phone, and online.
-Learn effective study skills, including time management, organization, and effective note-taking, and the ability to create a study schedule, develop effective learning strategies, and improve their memory and focus.
-Gain knowledge of personal finance, including budgeting, saving, and investing, and the ability to create a budget, set financial goals, and make informed decisions about managing money.
-Understand the dangers of the internet and how to protect oneself and personal information online, and be aware of online security, privacy, and digital citizenship.
-Develop skills of time management, through learning to prioritize tasks, set goals and manage their time effectively.
-Learn a wide range of life skills, including problem-solving, decision-making, and stress management, and the ability to navigate the challenges of adult life and become self-sufficient, independent individuals.
Overall, the class aims to empower young adults with the essential skills and knowledge they need to become confident, self-sufficient, and successful individuals.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Leadership
Dive into leadership fundamentals: understanding what makes an effective leader. Lesson 2:
Confidence - How to Get and Use It
Explore techniques to build and harness confidence in your personal and professional life. Lesson 3:
Responsible Risk to Grow
Learn the importance of taking responsible risks for growth and success. Lesson 4:
Learning How to Fail to Win
Understand how embracing failure is a stepping stone to achieving success. Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Brighton University UK
Johnathan has been a martial arts expert since the age of 9. From the age of 16 he worked with various circus teams where he learned many skills. He has travelled the world performing for audiences including Formula 1 events, royalty and international superstars. He is a fully insured fire performer with many skills including bubbleology, staff spinning, juggling and stilt walking, to name but a few.
As a serial entrepreneur who founded three successful companies before the age of 30, my drive to succeed in life began in my teens when I realised the power of positive motivation. I was lucky enough to have a good mentor who guided me through the intricacies of financial management which helped me to understand the value of money, how to identify and seize opportunities to make money and how to manage an investment portfolio.
He holds a Bachelors degree and also teaches life skill to young people and adults across the world.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$25
weekly or $199 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 15-18
