Teen Confidence (Ages 12-14): Think for Yourself, Do What You Love (6 Weeks)
In this 6-week intensive class, students will be empowered to develop critical thinking skills, discover their passions, and confidently prepare for the future, ensuring they thrive as they transition into their later teen years and beyond.
Bobby Vincench
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(6)
What's included
6 live meetings
5 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 3-6 per weekCertificate of Completion
If a student attends most of the class sessions (each student may miss one session as an exception), they may request a Certificate of Completion after the class is completed.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Join us for an exciting 6-week adventure where 12-14 year olds will expand their minds and start building a bright future! In this class, you'll learn to think critically, seek the truth, discover your passions, and build confidence and resilience. Get ready to prepare for the real world by developing an open, curious, and confident mindset. You'll also learn how to set goals and make plans to achieve them. Led by an experienced certified confidence coach, this fun and transformative class will help you understand yourself better and figure out what you really want in life. By the end of this journey, you'll be ready to take on the future as your best and truest self, full of confidence and clarity. This class does not use tests, quizzes, grades, etc. We utilize some lecture plus reflective and thoughtful questions for the learners to consider, learner sharing and discussion, and life-based homework between class sessions.
Learning Goals
Understand the importance of thinking for oneself and resisting societal pressures to conform, empowering learners to confidently navigate their own path.Explore the value of curiosity in seeking truth and knowledge, and nurture an open mind that welcomes new ideas and perspectives.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Free Your Mind
- Importance of Thinking For Yourself
- Developing Your Curiosity
- Challenging Assumptions
- Plato's Allegory of the Cave
- Homework Assignment 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Evidence and Fallacies
- Reflect on Last Week's Homework
- Evaluating Evidence (Challenges and Tips)
- Learn About Common Logical Fallacies
- Homework Assignment 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Analysis and Biases
- Reflect on Last Week's Homework
- Analyzing Arguments
- Cognitive Bias Awareness
- Living with a Sharper Mind
- Next Up: Exploring Passions and Purpose
- Homework Assignment 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Passion and Purpose Essentials
- The Power of Passion and Purpose
- Exploring Personal Interests and Talents
- Building a Growth Mindset
- Homework Assignment 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Welcome, proud parents, to our intensive class focused on independent thinking and life purpose for teenagers! Get ready for an empowering and powerful experience as your child dives into questioning assumptions, seeking truth, and thinking critically.
This non-political, non-partisan class teaches the how and why of critical thinking without pushing any specific beliefs. Expect your child to start thinking more clearly and confidently, exploring new perspectives, and forming stronger, independent opinions.
By the end of this course, your teenager will likely develop the "superpower" of critical thinking, questioning things they're told and engaging others thoughtfully. This might make home life more interesting, as they become skeptically inquisitive and challenge authority with a newfound clarity and curiosity.
But fear not! Despite the potential for your budding Socrates to challenge the status quo, they will emerge more confident and better equipped to navigate the complex world. They will engage in self-reflection, thoughtful exploration of interests and passions, and active participation in discussions. And in the end, they will develop their own ideas and plans for moving forward into a more intentional and focused future.
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Supply List
Learners will utilize digital worksheets (which may be printed) provided inside the classroom prior to each class session. Pen and paper would be helpful as well for note-taking. A separate internet-connected device will be needed to use the online "Kahoot!" tool to encourage fun and engagement (for instance, each student may attend the Zoom class on a laptop and then use a tablet or mobile phone to access "Kahoot!").
Joined February, 2024
5.0
6reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I'm an experienced and certified personal/life coach (Master Certified by the Certified Life Coach Institute) with a focus on confidence, creative and critical thinking, gratitude, clarity, intentionality, truth, resilience, and taking action in life (with a real plan). I host virtual group coaching sessions for my adult client that are based on the same essential principles offered in this teen class. I have personal experience inspiring older teens in my life to think clearer and deeper about their life and future (to be more intentional, focused and confident), and have helped them work through their thoughts and ideas in a way that empowers them with newfound confidence. I've also taught separate critical thinking and life purpose classes for teens on Outschool, and have spent time observing and learning from an experienced former public school teacher (current homeschool teacher) of teenagers in order to get an even deeper understanding of the unique learning needs of this age group to offer the most value possible to students.Reviews
Live Group Course
$20
weekly or $117 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-14
2-8 learners per class
