Making Americans: School Counseling Impact

brynn.cooper

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Making Americans: School Counseling Impact

Examine the role of counseling in public schools and its impact on shaping student identity while providing practical strategies to support effective counseling interventions.

This session deepens understanding of counseling's influence on student development and equips adults with tools to implement inclusive support in educational settings.

Audience

Adults

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and worksheet activity.

Materials

Making Americans Worksheet

Prep

Preparation and Review

10 minutes

Review the lesson objectives and discussion points.
Familiarize yourself with the Making Americans Worksheet material.
Prepare key examples of counseling impacts in public schools.
Ensure all required digital tools and links are working.

Step 1

Introduction and Context Setting

5 minutes

Introduce the session objectives and importance of counseling services in schools.
Highlight how counseling shapes student identity and experiences.

Step 2

Worksheet Activity

15 minutes

Distribute and explore the Making Americans Worksheet.
Guide participants through key sections of the worksheet by discussing real-life scenarios.
Encourage participants to share their insights on the materials and relate them to diverse educational settings.

Step 3

Group Discussion and Wrap-up

10 minutes

Facilitate a group discussion on the implications of counseling in achieving educational inclusivity and student well-being.
Summarize the key takeaways and invite reflections.
Answer any questions and tie the discussion back to the session objectives.

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Slide Deck

Making Americans: School Counseling Impact

Exploring the role of counseling in public schools and its influence on student identity.

Introduce the session by setting the tone. Mention that the focus is on how counseling in public schools shapes students' identities and supports diverse educational environments.

Session Objectives & Context

Understand the impact of counseling on student identity.
Discuss how counseling supports inclusive education.
Explore real-life scenarios of counseling in action.

Explain the importance of counseling in shaping student experiences. Emphasize session objectives: understanding counseling impact and discussing practical strategies.

Worksheet Activity

Review and discuss key sections of the Making Americans Worksheet.

Real-life scenarios
Practical strategies
Sharing insights

Guide participants through the worksheet activity. Encourage attendees to share examples from their experiences.

Group Discussion & Wrap-Up

How does counseling promote inclusivity?
What are some challenges and successes encountered?
Final reflections on today's lesson

Facilitate a discussion that connects the concepts from the worksheet to broader educational practices. This is where you tie every discussion back to the session's objectives.

Takeaways & Reflections

Counseling in public schools is essential for nurturing well-rounded individuals.

Key Takeaways:
• Impact on identity formation
• Strategies for effective counseling
• The role of inclusive practices

Questions?

Summarize the key points to reinforce learning. Ask for any final questions and thank the participants for their engagement.

Worksheet

Making Americans Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to help you critically examine the role of counseling services in public schools. Reflect on each scenario and answer the questions below. Your responses will help shape our discussion and deepen our understanding of counseling's impact on student identity and inclusive education.

Section 1: Scenario Analysis

Imagine a public school where counseling services proactively address student challenges by providing individualized support. Reflect on how these services may influence the development of student identity.

Question 1: In what ways can proactive counseling services contribute to a student's sense of identity and well-being?

Question 2: Identify and describe one potential challenge a counselor might face in such a setting. How could this challenge impact the student's overall development?

Section 2: Reflection on Counseling Practices

Consider the diverse background of students in a public school. Counseling can support inclusivity and cater to unique cultural and personal backgrounds.

Question 3: Describe how counseling services can help create a more inclusive school environment. Provide specific examples or scenarios.

Question 4: Reflect on any previous experiences (personal or observed) where counseling made a significant difference in addressing diversity challenges. What was the outcome?

Section 3: Practical Strategies

Effective counseling involves both understanding individual student needs and implementing strategies that promote overall school inclusivity.

Question 5: List three practical strategies that counselors could employ to address the varying needs of students while promoting inclusivity.

Question 6: Propose a method for evaluating the impact of counseling services in shaping student identity and supporting diverse educational practices.

Thank you for your thoughtful responses. Use the space provided to elaborate on your insights where needed. Your reflections will drive our upcoming group discussion.