lenny

Discovering Personal Values

user image

Lesson Plan

Discovering Personal Values

Explore and articulate personal values

This lesson guides students through activities and discussions to help them explore and articulate their core personal values. By engaging in self-reflection and group discussions, students will deepen their self-awareness and learn to make decisions that align with their beliefs. This lesson is important as it fosters personal growth and encourages students to think critically about their values, which can guide their future actions and decisions.

Audience

Grades 9-12 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Explore and articulate personal values

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Discussion Questions, and Personal Values Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction to Personal Values

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief explanation of what personal values are and why they are important.
  • Share examples of common values (e.g., honesty, kindness, responsibility).
  • Explain the purpose of the lesson: to explore and articulate their own values.

Step 2

Guided Self-Reflection

15 minutes

  • Distribute the Personal Values Worksheet.
  • Ask students to reflect on moments when they felt proud, fulfilled, or satisfied.
  • Have them write down values that were present in those moments.
  • Encourage students to think about why these values are important to them.

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 minutes

  • Organize students into small groups.
  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide the conversation.
  • Encourage students to share their values and the reasons behind them.
  • Facilitate a discussion on how values influence decisions and actions.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

  • Ask students to reflect on what they learned about themselves.
  • Encourage them to think about how they can incorporate their values into daily life.
  • Conclude with a reminder of the importance of staying true to one's values.
lenny
0 educators
use Lenny to create lessons.

No credit card needed

Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the group discussion on personal values.

What are some values that are important to you?

Encourage students to share specific values and explain why they matter.







How do your values influence your decisions?

Discuss how values can guide choices in various situations.







Can you think of a time when you acted in alignment with your values?

Ask students to share personal stories and reflect on the outcomes.







lenny
lenny

Worksheet

Personal Values Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and articulate their personal values through guided reflection.

List three moments when you felt proud or fulfilled. What values were present?








Why are these values important to you?








How can you incorporate these values into your daily life?








lenny
lenny