$20

weekly

or $260 for 13 classes

Learning How to Achieve - Examining the Lives of Famous Failures

Completed by 3 learners

Ages 12-16

Live Group Course

Students will examine and discuss what it takes to truly achieve in today's society.

William Council

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(206 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 13 weeks

3-9 learners per class

60 min

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What's included

13 live meetings

13 in-class hours

Homework

1-2 hours per week. included

Certificate of Completion

included

Class Experience

US Grade 7 - 10

Students should watch the following video "Courage of Famous Failures" before our first class - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ydeyl0vXdP0

Students will read literary and informational texts about how failing plays a crucial role in becoming successful. We will examine Steve Jobs's Stanford University commencement speech and learn how to summarize, find the main idea and fact check the claims made in the his speech. Next we will read and discuss  Philip Larkins, "To Failure", Langston Hughes poem "Mother to Son," J.K Rowlings, "The Fringe Benefits of Failure," Jody Michael's "How to Overcome Obstacles: How Your Biggest Failures Can Lead to Your Success" and Carol Dweck's "Mindset for Achievement."

Learning Goals

Using methods of critical thinking, students will study historical figures.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

13 Lessons

over 13 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Famous Failures

 Dr. Seuss, Frank Capra and Ludwig Van Beethoven

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Famous Failures

 Steve Jobs and Bill Gates

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Famous Failures

 Oprah Winfrey, Langston Hughes and Maya Angelou

60 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Famous Failures

 Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali and Venus Williams

60 mins online live lesson

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

William Council

Joined April, 2016

4.9

206reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

William Alfred Council is a Freelance Writer / Digital Artist. He has a B.A. in English from Columbia University and is a Desert Storm Marine Corps Veteran. He is also a member of the League of Graphic Novel Educators.
 
A lifelong fan of comics, William interned at Marvel Comics under the tutelage of Editor Gregory Wright. Both a Writer and Graphic Artist since 1992, William began servicing individuals, local churches and organizations under the company name: New Vision Enterprises.
 
Besides Computer Consultations, William has also taught basic business skills and successfully found funding for Not for Profit organizations. He is currently the President of Zephaniah Comics. He has published Heroic Visions: Superhero Role Playing Adventure Game, Against the E.S.T.: Heroic Visions Adventure Module and two ongoing comic books - The Zephaniah Chronicles and Ogden Tales.  They are available at Amazon, RPGNow and DriveThruComics. Article credits include the Yahoo Contributors Network, Demand Studios, Writers Research Group, 3D Artist, Author's Connection, Money Maker's Monthly, Editor's Choice and Home Business Magazine.