$15
weekly
Good News Weekly: Unearthing Positivity in Current Events
Completed by 11 learners
Ages 13-18
Live Group Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(309 reviews)
Rising Star
Live video meetings
1x per week
3-10 learners per class
60 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekHomework
*Optional* Look for and share Good News that can be found in your local area or from an national or international stage.Class Experience
Class Description: 🌍 Good News Weekly: Unearthing Positivity in Current Events Are you tired of the usual grim news cycle? Dive into the uplifting with "Good News Weekly," your go-to social club for discovering and discussing positive local, national, and global news stories. Why Join: Escape the negativity and join our positive space! "Good News Weekly" offers a refreshing take on current events for your child, combining learning and discussion in a joyful environment. What to Expect: 🗣️ Open Conversations: No censorship, just genuine discussions! Explore Good News Network stories and engage in thought-provoking conversations about the world your children are growing up in. Class Schedule: 📅 Dynamic Discussions: No predicting session topics! Join us weekly as we explore the latest uplifting headlines and share positive news. Class Structure: Introductions & Hellos! (~5 min) Good News Share Time: Every student can choose to contribute their positive news! 🌟 Read and Discuss Good News: Dive into uplifting stories together. Final Thoughts & Goodbyes! (~5 min) Note: Our discussions are always respectful and safe, regardless of current events. Join a community that celebrates the good in the world!
Learning Goals
Students will actively engage with their peers as they explore positive news articles, gaining valuable insights into the world around them. These interactions will serve as a dynamic catalyst, inspiring deeper research and fostering a continuous learning mindset. Through this process, students will sharpen their critical thinking skills, honing their ability to analyze and discern credible sources of information. Join us in "Good News Weekly" for an enriching experience that goes beyond the headlines, cultivating a community of informed and thoughtful learners. 🌍🔍🧠Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is *NOT* a class where we will be censoring or filtering the news stories. We will be using the Good News Network to read about and discuss cool things that are going on in the world. This might lead us to some interesting conversations involving the world that your children are growing up in and expose them to the varying opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of other students. Regardless of the current events - We WILL be respectful and safe when learning about and discussing them.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Central Florida
With a background in Social Sciences I have years of personal and academic experience researching credible news stories. Strangely...30+ years as a Dungeon Master in D&D means that I am skilled at facilitating conversations and thoughtful discussion involving most interesting headlines.Reviews
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