Lesson Plan

Unlocking Connections Lesson Plan

To explore the psychological underpinnings of personal 'big picture' goals, using interactive activities and personal art to reflect on individual aspirations and the forces driving them.

Understanding psychological drivers such as intrinsic motivation and self-actualization enhances self-awareness and fosters stronger team unity, while creating a personal 'big picture' page offers a tangible reminder of one's aspirations.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Icebreaker Activity

10 minutes

Step 2

Big Picture & Psychology Exploration

20 minutes

Step 3

Creative 'Big Picture' Page Creation

5 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up, Reflection & Discussion

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Unlocking Connections

Welcome everyone to 'Unlocking Connections: The Psychology Behind Your Big Picture'. Introduce the session's goal: exploring the inner psychological drivers behind each participant's personal 'big picture.'

Icebreaker: What’s Your Big Picture?

Explain the icebreaker: ask each participant to write a single element of their 'big picture' on a post-it note. This helps kick off the conversation by focusing on personal aspirations and driving forces.

The Science Behind Your Big Picture

Introduce the key scientific concepts behind our motivations – highlighting intrinsic motivation and self-actualization, supported by Self-Determination Theory and Maslow's Hierarchy.

Activity: Create Your Visual 'Big Picture'

This slide instructs participants on creating a visual diagram of their 'big picture' using available materials. It guides them to employ creativity by using post-it notes and other provided items to capture the essence of their aspirations and motivations.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Encourage group sharing and in-depth discussion about the visual 'big picture' pages. Ask probing, reflective questions to prompt discussion.

Thank You & Next Steps

Thank the group for sharing and reinforce the importance of applying these psychological insights into both personal and professional spheres.