Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Participants will define self-awareness, identify personal strengths and triggers, and begin crafting a self-awareness action plan to enhance their leadership practice.
Developing self-awareness enables school leaders to model reflective practice, manage stress, build stronger relationships, and make intentional decisions that improve school culture.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 1 Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading & Mini Lecture
10 minutes
Step 4
Self-Awareness Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Discussion & Game
10 minutes
Step 6
Quiz & Knowledge Check
5 minutes
Step 7
Project Introduction
3 minutes
Step 8
Cool-Down Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Introduction to Self-Awareness
Session Objectives
Why Self-Awareness Matters
Warm-Up: Identity Map
Key Concepts
Activity: Self-Awareness Chart
Game: Self-Awareness Bingo
Quiz: Knowledge Check
Project Overview
Cool-Down Reflection
Closing & Next Steps
Script
Reading
Activity
Game
Worksheet
Warm Up
Quiz
Session 1 Self-Awareness Quiz
Answer Key
Test
Session 1 Self-Awareness Test
Answer Key
Project Guide
Rubric
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Participants will identify common emotional triggers, examine personal response patterns, and develop proactive strategies—including through a video exploration—to anticipate and manage these triggers in their leadership roles.
Recognizing and managing emotional triggers helps leaders maintain composure, model emotional regulation, and make thoughtful decisions under pressure, improving school culture and relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 2 Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 3
Video Segment & Debrief
10 minutes
Step 4
Reading & Mini Lecture
10 minutes
Step 5
Trigger Identification Activity
15 minutes
Step 6
Discussion & Game
10 minutes
Step 7
Quiz & Knowledge Check
5 minutes
Step 8
Action Plan Revision
3 minutes
Step 9
Cool-Down Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Exploring Emotional Triggers
Session Objectives
Why Emotional Triggers Matter
Warm-Up: Trigger Map
Reading: Understanding Emotional Triggers
Key Concepts: Neuroscience of Triggers
Activity: Trigger Response Plan
Game: Emotion Triggers Bingo
Quiz: Knowledge Check
Action Plan Revision
Cool-Down Reflection
Closing & Next Steps
Script
Reading
Activity
Game
Quiz
Session 2 Quiz
Answer Key
Test
Session 2 Self-Awareness Test
Answer Key
Project Guide
Rubric
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Reading
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Participants will define empathy and perspective-taking, practice active listening and role-play to step into others’ shoes, and integrate empathy strategies into their self-awareness action plan.
Cultivating empathy and perspective-taking enables leaders to understand diverse viewpoints, foster inclusive environments, strengthen relationships, and enhance decision-making through deeper connections with colleagues and students.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 3 Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 3
Reading & Mini Lecture
10 minutes
Step 4
Perspective-Taking Role-Play Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Discussion & Game
10 minutes
Step 6
Quiz & Knowledge Check
5 minutes
Step 7
Action Plan Revision
3 minutes
Step 8
Cool-Down Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Cultivating Empathy & Perspective Taking
Session Objectives
Why Empathy & Perspective-Taking Matter
Warm-Up: Empathy Map
Reading: Cultivating Empathy & Perspective Taking
Key Concepts: Empathy & Perspective Taking
Activity: Perspective-Taking Role-Play
Game: Empathy Bingo
Quiz: Knowledge Check
Action Plan Revision
Cool-Down Reflection
Closing & Next Steps
Script
Reading
Activity
Game
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Participants will understand stress responses, explore self-regulation techniques through video examples, and practice applying these strategies in their leadership roles.
Enhancing self-regulation and stress management helps leaders maintain composure, model resilience for their teams, and make clearer decisions under pressure.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 4 Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Icebreaker
10 minutes
Step 2
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 3
Video Segment & Debrief
10 minutes
Step 4
Reading & Mini Lecture
10 minutes
Step 5
Self-Regulation Strategy Activity
15 minutes
Step 6
Discussion & Game
10 minutes
Step 7
Quiz & Knowledge Check
5 minutes
Step 8
Action Plan Revision
3 minutes
Step 9
Cool-Down Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Enhancing Self-Regulation & Stress Management
Session Objectives
Why Self-Regulation Matters
Warm-Up: Stress Response Mapping
Reading: Self-Regulation Strategies
Key Concepts: Stress & Regulation
Activity: Self-Regulation Strategy
Game: Stress Management Bingo
Quiz: Knowledge Check
Action Plan Revision
Cool-Down Reflection
Closing & Next Steps
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