Welcome participants to the Social Support Toolkit session. Introduce yourself and share why positive peer interactions matter. Set a supportive tone.
Walk through each learning objective. Invite participants to notice which resonate with their current challenges.
Review the agenda and timings. Encourage participants to keep track of time and ask questions along the way.
Understanding Social Barriers
Define each barrier with examples. Solicit quick stories from teachers about students they’ve observed.
Common Triggers & Behaviors
Discuss triggers that fuel each behavior. Ask pairs to brainstorm and share one example each.
Structured Peer Pairing Strategies
Introduce three peer-pairing models. Highlight research or success stories briefly.
Prompt grade-level groups to design two pairing strategies. Provide chart paper and markers.
Structured Role-Play Exercises
Explain how role-plays build teacher confidence. Introduce scenario cards and group sizes.
Positive Reinforcement Techniques
Share best practices for praise. Emphasize specificity and genuine delivery.
Crafting Effective Praise
Model crafting praise statements. Invite pairs to write and role-play positive feedback.
Reflection & Action Planning
Guide teachers through the reflection sheet. Encourage specific, measurable goals.
Point teachers to handouts and next steps. Encourage continued collaboration and sharing successes.
Thank participants for their engagement. Open the floor for final questions and reflections.
Lesson Plan
Social Support Toolkit Lesson Plan
Equip teachers to support shy, anxious, and aggressive students by providing practical peer-interaction strategies, inclusive activities, and reflection for immediate classroom application.
Promoting positive peer interactions reduces social isolation and behavior issues, fostering an inclusive classroom climate and improving student well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
30 minutes
Step 1
Welcome and Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Understanding Social Barriers
15 minutes
Step 3
Implementing Peer Pairing
15 minutes
Step 4
Structured Role-Play Exercises
20 minutes
Step 5
Positive Reinforcement Practices
10 minutes
Step 6
Reflection and Action Planning
20 minutes