self-awareness
Self-awareness is the ability to understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and values and how they influence behaviour across contexts. This includes capacities to recognize one’s strengths and limitations with a well-grounded sense of confidence and purpose.
Self-Awareness May Sound Like:
How am I feeling and why?
When am I at my best?
When do I feel angry?
What kind of person do I want to be today?
What stresses me out?
Where do I fit into my family/community?
Self-Awareness May Look Like:
Identifying emotions
Having an accurate self-perception
Recognizing strengths
Self-confidence
Self-efficacy
Below are three topics… introduction to social-emotional learning about Self-Image & Self-Esteem.
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
The purpose of this exercise is to introduce students to SEL and have them work together to solve a common goal. This week will be important to have students buy into future exercises, keep this activity light and upbeat!
Steps and Materials:
Print out the Facilitator Instructions and read them prior to starting the activity.
Print out 1 Student Worksheet for each participating student prior to starting the activity.
Show these SEL videos to the classroom after they receive the Student Worksheet
Start with “Why SEL and Why it Matters” and then watch “CASEL Competencies”
SELF-IMAGE
The purpose of this exercise is to introduce a positive self-image. This is recognizing and acknowledging the things that you cannot control, but you can still show yourself respect and have confidence.
Steps and Materials:
Print out the Facilitator Instructions below and read them prior to starting the activity.
Print out 1 Student Worksheet for each participating student prior to starting the activity.
Show this TEDTalk called “How Do YOU Define Yourself?” to the classroom after they receive the Student Worksheet.
Note: It is important to direct students to the “Video Debrief” questions on page 2 of the Student Worksheet while watching the video.
SELF - ESTEEM
The purpose of this exercise is to introduce …
Steps and Materials:
Print out the Facilitator Instructions below and read them prior to starting the activity.
Print out 1 Student Worksheet for each participating student prior to starting the activity.
Show this TEDTalk called “How Do YOU Define Yourself?” to the classroom after they receive the Student Worksheet.
