Self-Advocacy Adventure
Self Advocacy
This lesson engages high school students in learning self-advocacy through interactive and collaborative activities. By participating in a game-based learning experience, students will practice expressing their needs and preferences in a supportive environment. This lesson is crucial for empowering students to take charge of their own learning and personal growth, fostering confidence and communication skills.
Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Experiential Learning
Discussion Questions, Self-Advocacy Game Instructions, Quiz, and Answer Key
- Begin with a brief introduction to self-advocacy, explaining its importance in personal and academic settings.
- Explain that today's lesson will involve a game to practice these skills.
- Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about what self-advocacy means to them.
- Encourage students to share personal experiences where they had to advocate for themselves.
Step 3
Self-Advocacy Game
15 mins
- Divide students into small groups and provide each group with the game instructions.
- The game involves role-playing scenarios where students must advocate for themselves in various situations.
- Encourage students to reflect on their experiences and discuss strategies that worked well.
- Distribute the quiz to assess students' understanding of self-advocacy concepts.
- Allow students to complete the quiz individually.
- Review the key points of the lesson and discuss how students can apply self-advocacy skills in their daily lives.
- Encourage students to set a personal goal related to self-advocacy.
