Leadership for Teenagers: Becoming Respectfully Assertive

Emily Kendall, PhD Fellow | SchoolhouseForAmerica

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(8)

In this one time class students will discuss qualities of leadership, and gain insight into words and actions that build trust and respect.

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10

In this class, we will discuss different aspects of leadership and how teenagers can begin to develop these skills now. We will begin the class with a short discussion of what leadership means to each learner, and then we will discuss different skills that make a good leader.

Leadership skills discussed include: 
- communication
- mentorship
- respect
- assertiveness
- compassion
- expertise
- humility

Students will engage in activities that apply these concepts to real-world scenarios and...

1) Students will explain five aspects of leadership.
2) Students will apply five aspects of leadership to real-life scenarios, and then discuss their reasoning.
3) Students will discuss at least one person who they consider to be a good leader and a bad leader, and explain why.

I have been teaching for 11 years, leading a variety of classrooms and students. I am also a military reservist, serving as a Lieutenant in the US Coast Guard. I will blend my experience and expertise in both education and military leadership in order to discuss over-arching leadership concepts on a middle/ high school level for your child.

No homework is assigned for this course

Nothing is needed for this class except for a way to take notes!

This is a discussion-based class with no formal assessment. The teacher will assess how much students have learned based on their answers to the warm-up question and close-out question, along with their participation.

45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Available times

Pacific

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Meet the teacher

Emily Kendall, PhD Fellow | SchoolhouseForAmerica

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(8)

Hey there! My name is Emily Kendall. My passion for education is to make it fun and purposeful for each student that I get the privilege to interact with!

I am currently a research fellow, earning my PhD in education at the University of...