What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentClass Experience
Complete in 4 weeks or 4 days--you determine the pace! This is the 4-class self-paced version of my class for young people that covers basic manners that are applicable on a daily basis. More and more I hear that certain basic manners are lacking in middle and high school, but it's hard to get upset with the kids, as they don't know what they don't know! If scheduling a time in the summer is more difficult for you, this is the version to take! My overview version is meant as a refresher of sorts, whereas this is setup to be more in-depth and offer insight and specific examples for each week's class. For each class, students will view the content video with a specific focus and can then submit any questions via classroom messaging--while asynchronous, I will be available throughout the week to answer any questions within a timely manner. Since most of the videos exceed the size limit available for upload to Outschool, I am posting them on a private YouTube channel made only for my classes, and then each video will be embedded within the classroom--at no point will students leave the Outschool learning platform. I am on Eastern Standard Time, which doesn't matter as much with this being a self-paced class, but am most available from 7:00am - 8:00pm (EST) for correspondence. I will offer staggered sections so you can enroll during a period that works best for you! Some of this will (hopefully) be review for students and some may be new or unique to a situation they have yet to experience (such as a job interview). Material will be presented via a prerecorded video with a supplemental handout of what is covered; students will be encouraged to ask questions, offer observations, and any suggestions via messaging in the "classroom", which will be addressed in a return message or additional video!
Learning Goals
In "Mind Your Manners!: A Guide to Basic Etiquette for Kids & Teens (Self-Paced)", students will:
-Learn how to interact at school, socially, and eventually in the workplace
-How to respectfully disagree and resolve conflict
-How to minimize screen distractions and maximize time with others
-Table manners
-Misc. day-to-day tips
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Class 1
How to carry yourself in a group setting; When to (and *why* we) say "please" and "thank you"; Knowing when to talk and when to listen
Lesson 2:
Class 2
Conducting yourself in public; Disagreeing respectfully; Conducting yourself in school/the workplace; Being on time
Lesson 3:
Class 3
Meeting new people; Interacting with your elders; Interviewing etiquette; Proper attire for different occasions
Lesson 4:
Class 4
Attending parties & formal gatherings; Eating at a restaurant or at someone's home; Proper table etiquette
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Massachusetts Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
My Master's Degree is in Education; I have taught high school English and various electives, including AP English: Language & Composition and The Structure & Analysis of Film since 2008. Additionally I have worked on committees to ensure curriculum is up-to-date and meaningful, have mentored students during high school & as they prepare for college and/or the workforce, and have offered a variety of online classes since 2021.
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Self-Paced Class
$12
weekly or $48 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 10-15