Lesson Plan

Reframing School Experiences

Help 12th grade students reframe their negative perceptions of school by identifying its benefits and opportunities.

This lesson challenges school avoidance and encourages students to explore the positive aspects of their educational journey and develop a supportive perspective.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Framing Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Slide Deck Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Class Debate: School's Role in Our Lives

15 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-up & Reflection

5 minutes

Slide Deck

School: Ally in Learning

Introduce the slide deck, reminding students that school offers not only academic learning but also opportunities for personal growth and connections with peers and mentors. Use this slide to set a positive tone.

Discovering Opportunities

Discuss various opportunities that school opens up: access to knowledge, extracurricular activities, and community engagement. Ask students to share examples of opportunities they've encountered.

Building Skills for the Future

Emphasize that school helps build critical life skills such as problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication. Invite students to reflect on skills they've developed in school.

Positive Interactions

Highlight the importance of fostering positive relationships with teachers and peers. Encourage discussion about times when support in school helped overcome challenges.

Reflective Questions

Use reflective questions to engage students. Ask them to think of a moment in school that was unexpectedly positive, and briefly discuss it with a partner or the group.

Conclusion

Wrap up the presentation by summarizing the discussed benefits and encouraging students to adopt the mindset of seeing school as an ally. Invite final thoughts or questions.