Introduction | Modules: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Module 2: Improvement of self-understanding and relationships

Lesson a: Our baggage-what we bring as parents from childhood and how it makes us "who we are"

Objectives

To identify "baggage"

To improve understanding of ourselves.


Suggested Timeline

Time

Activity

Resources / Links
Graphics & Videos

Family
Exercises / Reading Strategies / Handouts

Teaching
Rationale

Literacy Modeling

5 min.

Review last class objectives and vocabulary

While viewing the vocabulary be sure to point out base words, suffixes, and prefixes. Use of vocabulary outside of class should be assigned.

Review reinforces learning. This will allow parents to do self-exploration of the topic and objectives.

Parents should be instructed to use the same word attack skills at home that are used in class. This will improve English skills.

5 min.

Discuss vocabulary

Power Point show for vocabulary

Reading the vocabulary and discussing it will reinforce vocabulary skills.

10 min.

Hand out and complete the handout of the reflection questions on childhood.

Handout of reflection questions on childhood.

Use the same questionnaire with family members at home.

Recognition of the "Baggage" from our childhood will facilitate discussion and improve self — understanding.

10 min.

Discuss the results of the questionnaire and how they affect self — esteem and parenting skills.

Self Improvement Online

Use a word-search of vocabulary for home use with family members.

Our self —esteem is greatly affected by how we were parented. This also will set the model that we follow to parent.

Use of the crossword puzzle will enhance knowledge of the vocabulary and increase family time. Be sure to encourage use of word attack skills.

10 min.

Tell experiences and encourage the class members to share their stories about family structure when growing up.

This will encourage bonding of the class members and teacher will get an idea of where class members are coming from.

10 min.

Integrate the knowledge gained from the questionnaire and our childhood experience to parenting skills used by us.

Handout of argumentative situation.

Role model a positive behavior in an argumentative situation.

Visualizing the positive behavior will enhance the ability of parents to model for their children.

5 min.

Review objectives of this class and present topics and objectives for next class.

Review reinforces learning. This will allow parents to do self-exploration of the topic and objectives.

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