Personal Choices: How Hard Decisions Today Clear a Path for Tomorrow!
Wise choices are challenging for students in a world competing for their immediate attention. In this 2 module course, we will explore the consequences and long term trajectory if we do not pay attention to today's decisions and habits.
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What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
Depending on the individual situation, students may try to apply skills between sessions. Please bring a notebook or paper to class for notes/brainstorms.Class Experience
This course has been successful for 2 decades in different formats. 1. We take on a real-life experience (an actual activity) to demonstrate the tension of 'personal choices' to set a baseline for discussion. 2. We walk through relevant examples of YES, NO, MAYBE, WAIT! choices, and other real-life behaviors carefully. 3. We will cover the broad content 'decision making' and how can impact relationships, self-care, social groups, and grades 4. We will cover the application of topics to practice as a student in life, with adults anytime, at home, or at school. 5. We will examine the importance of "showing not telling" and modeling a good example when practicing. Parents agree that having their students make a wise choice for the long term is always more beneficial than short term gain. The first module will be discussing the growth mindset and knowing that choices are not something we HAVE to do, but something we GET to do. The second session will include practical activities to demonstrate the 'a-ha' and drive home the application of the content into their personal journey towards making good choices today, for tomorrow.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the difference between a negative and positive 'choice' in real life
Students will discuss how relationships can be hurt today when we do not think about tomorrow.
Students will practice/experience choosing short term gratification and therefore long term pain (expediency).
Students will practice/experience choosing long term gratification and therefore short term pain (patience).
Students will apply methods to personal situations, for personal gain
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please understand that almost 80% of the students that will attend this class are "told to participate" by their parents. I have had a lot of success in winning the kids over in the first session to stay engaged in both sessions. I would ask for your grace in the "transformation" period of becoming responsible... this course has proven data and parent feedback that it can work BUT it is not a magic pill. Please take that into consideration and I am always available for a 1-1 conversation if you need support. Thank you for the gift of working with your student.
Mr. Chicka
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have over 3000 Outschool graduates with a 5 STAR rating. I have been teaching life skills for 2 decades in over 40 countries around the world. My goal is not just as motivation and inspiration, but for application. Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 175 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
4-18 learners per class
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