Introduction | Modules: 1 2 3 4 5 6

Module 4: Building self-esteem for all family members

Lesson b: Family support and encouragement

Objectives

Begin to build foundation for open communication between family members.

Develop a formula for goal setting and accomplishing goals.


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.

Reviewing the vocabulary and discussing it will reinforce vocabulary skills.

Use of word attack skills-such as finding root word, suffixes and prefixes will help with literacy.

10 min.

Discuss vocabulary. Use word attack skills while introducing vocabulary. While viewing the vocabulary be sure to point out base words, suffixes, and prefixes. Use of vocabulary outside of class should be assigned

Power Point show for vocabulary

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

Reading the vocabulary and discussing it will reinforce vocabulary skills.

15 min

Discuss communication and motivation.

Cooperative Communication Skills -- Internet Resource Center 

Self-help information, encouragement and teaching materials for better communication in work, family, friendship, and community.

 

 

 

Assign use of the internet site. Libraries and schools usually have internet connections for use by the public if the family doesn’t have a computer with internet connection.

Developing affective communication skills will allow greater empowerment of youth and improve the relationship between parent and youth.

15 min.

Use handout to

discuss instilling hope by setting goals and steps to accomplish goals.

Mind Tools - Goal Setting 

Mind Tools - Goal Setting

 

Handout on Goal Setting

Goal setting is a social competency that young adults and children need to grow up healthy. Parent’s involvement in goal setting encourages youth and enhances parent and child relationship.

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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