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How Do I Become My Own Life Coach?

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tkvs許惠珠

Tier 1
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Lesson Plan

My Inner Coach Blueprint

Students will learn self-management principles and how to set personal goals, empowering them to take ownership of their learning and personal growth.

This lesson is crucial for developing essential life skills. By learning to set and achieve goals, students gain confidence, build resilience, and develop a proactive approach to their academic and personal lives.

Audience

7th Grade Class

Time

50 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion, guided activity, and personal reflection.

Materials

Whiteboard or projector, Mastering My Future Presentation, Goal Brainstorming Web, Reflecting on My Aspirations, Pens/Pencils, and One Step Forward Exit Ticket

Prep

Review Materials

15 minutes

  • Review the Mastering My Future Presentation slides and teacher notes.
    - Print copies of the Goal Brainstorming Web activity (one per student).
    - Print copies of the Reflecting on My Aspirations (one per student).
    - Prepare copies of the One Step Forward Exit Ticket (one per student).
    - Ensure projector/whiteboard is ready for use.
    - Gather pens or pencils for students.

Step 1

Warm-Up: What's Your Superpower?

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students: "If you could have any superpower to help you succeed in school or life, what would it be?"
    - Briefly discuss a few student responses, linking them to internal strengths rather than external powers.

Step 2

Introduction to Self-Management

10 minutes

  • Use the first few slides of the Mastering My Future Presentation to introduce the concept of 'self-management' and 'being your own life coach.'
    - Define key terms like 'goals,' 'planning,' and 'self-discipline.'
    - Engage students with questions like: "What does it mean to be in charge of yourself?"

Step 3

Goal Setting: The MAP Approach

15 minutes

  • Introduce the 'MAP' approach to goal setting: Measurable, Actionable, Positive.
    - Go through examples using the Mastering My Future Presentation to illustrate each component.
    - Distribute the Goal Brainstorming Web and guide students through brainstorming personal goals using the MAP framework. Encourage them to think about academic, personal, or social goals.

Step 4

Independent Reflection: My Aspirations

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Reflecting on My Aspirations.
    - Instruct students to choose one goal from their Goal Brainstorming Web and write more deeply about it, explaining why it's important to them and what steps they might take.
    - Emphasize that this is personal reflection and there are no wrong answers.

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Share Out

5 minutes

  • Ask a few volunteers to share one thing they learned about themselves or goal setting today.
    - Collect the Reflecting on My Aspirations and Goal Brainstorming Web.

Step 6

Cool-Down: One Step Forward

5 minutes

  • Distribute the One Step Forward Exit Ticket.
    - Have students complete the exit ticket, identifying one small, immediate step they can take towards a personal goal.
    - Collect exit tickets as students leave.
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Slide Deck

Your Inner Coach: Mastering Your Future

What does it mean to be 'in charge' of your own life? How can you achieve what you want?

Greet students and start with a brief, engaging question to get them thinking about personal success. Explain that today's lesson is about giving them tools to be more successful. Refer to the 'Warm-Up: What's Your Superpower?' in the My Inner Coach Blueprint.

What is Self-Management?

It's about taking charge of YOU!

  • Managing your time
  • Managing your emotions
  • Managing your actions

It's like having a coach inside your head helping you make good choices and reach your goals!

Introduce the concept of self-management as taking responsibility for your actions and goals. Explain that being your own 'life coach' means guiding yourself towards your best self. Ask students what they think self-management means.

Why Set Goals?

Goals are like a map for your life!

  • They give you direction.
  • They help you focus your energy.
  • They show you what's possible.
  • They help you grow!

Transition to the importance of goals. Ask students why setting goals might be helpful. Emphasize that goals give direction and purpose. Explain that this is the 'Why' part of being your own life coach.

Goal Setting: The MAP Approach

Measurable: How will you know when you've reached it?

  • Can you count it?
  • Can you see the progress?

Example: Instead of 'I want to get better at math,' try 'I will raise my math test score by 10 points.'

Introduce the MAP acronym for goal setting. Explain that 'Measurable' means you can tell if you've achieved it. Provide an example like 'I will study more' vs. 'I will study for 30 minutes every evening.'

Goal Setting: The MAP Approach

Actionable: What specific steps can you take?

  • Is it something you can do?
  • Does it have a clear verb?

Example: Instead of 'I want to be more organized,' try 'I will clean my backpack for 10 minutes every Friday afternoon.'

Explain 'Actionable' goals. These are goals that you can actively do. Provide an example: 'I want to be happier' vs. 'I will compliment one person each day to spread positivity and boost my own mood.'

Goal Setting: The MAP Approach

Positive: Focus on what you will do!

  • Is it stated in a positive way?
  • Does it inspire you?

Example: Instead of 'I won't be late for school,' try 'I will wake up 15 minutes earlier to ensure I leave on time.'

Explain 'Positive' goals. Frame goals in a way that focuses on what you will do, not what you won't do. Provide an example: 'I won't procrastinate' vs. 'I will start my homework within 1 hour of getting home from school.'

Your Turn! Brainstorm Your Goals

Now it's time to think about your future!

Using the MAP approach, let's brainstorm some goals for different areas of your life:

  • Academic
  • Personal
  • Social

Summarize the MAP approach and introduce the Goal Brainstorming Web activity. Explain that they will now apply what they've learned to their own lives.

Reflect and Deep Dive

Choose one goal that really excites you.

  • Why is this goal important to you?
  • How will achieving it make a difference?
  • What's the first small step you can take?

Introduce the journal activity. Emphasize the importance of reflecting on why these goals matter to them. This helps build intrinsic motivation. Refer to the Reflecting on My Aspirations.

You Are Your Own Life Coach!

Remember, you have the power to guide yourself towards your dreams.

  • Set clear goals.
  • Take action.
  • Believe in yourself!

What's one small step you can take today?

Conclude by reiterating the power of being their own life coach. Encourage them to keep practicing these skills. Collect materials and prepare for the cool-down. Refer to the One Step Forward Exit Ticket.

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Activity

Goal Brainstorming Web: Becoming My Own Life Coach

Name: ____________________________

Instructions: Think about different areas of your life where you want to grow or achieve something. Use the MAP approach (Measurable, Actionable, Positive) to brainstorm at least TWO goals for each category below. Write your goals clearly in the bubbles.

My Inner Coach

graph TD
    A[My Future Goals] --> B(Academic Goals)
    B --> B1(Goal 1: Measurable, Actionable, Positive)
    B --> B2(Goal 2: Measurable, Actionable, Positive)
    A --> C(Personal Goals)
    C --> C1(Goal 1: Measurable, Actionable, Positive)
    C --> C2(Goal 2: Measurable, Actionable, Positive)
    A --> D(Social/Community Goals)
    D --> D1(Goal 1: Measurable, Actionable, Positive)
    D --> D2(Goal 2: Measurable, Actionable, Positive)
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Journal

Reflecting on My Aspirations: My Inner Coach Journal

Name: ____________________________

Instructions: Look at your goals from the Goal Brainstorming Web. Choose ONE goal that is most important or exciting to you right now. Use the space below to reflect on this goal using the prompts.

My Chosen Goal:







Why is this goal important to me? How will achieving it make a positive difference in my life?












What are some specific, actionable steps I can take to start working towards this goal? Think about the very first things you need to do.












What potential challenges might I face when working towards this goal, and how can my "inner coach" help me overcome them?













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Cool Down

One Step Forward: My Inner Coach Exit Ticket

Name: ____________________________

Instructions: Before you leave, think about everything we discussed about being your own life coach and setting MAP goals. What is ONE small, immediate step you can take today or tomorrow towards ANY personal goal you have?

It doesn't have to be a big step, just one action you can take to move forward.

My One Step Forward:












How will taking this step make me feel?




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