Self-Advocacy Adventure

Michelle Schneider

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

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.

Audience

High School - Group

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Self-Advocacy Game Instructions, Quiz, and Answer Key

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

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.

Step 2

Discussion

5 mins

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.

Step 4

Quiz

3 mins

Distribute the quiz to assess students' understanding of self-advocacy concepts.
Allow students to complete the quiz individually.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

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.

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Discussion

Self-Advocacy Discussion

A discussion to explore students' understanding and experiences with self-advocacy.

What does self-advocacy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about situations where they had to speak up for themselves.

Can you share a time when you successfully advocated for yourself?

Guide students to reflect on the strategies they used and the outcomes.

Quiz

Self-Advocacy Quiz

Answer Key

Self-Advocacy Answer Key

The answer key for the self-advocacy quiz, providing correct answers and explanations.

What is self-advocacy?

Speaking up for yourself
Self-advocacy involves expressing your needs and preferences.

Why is self-advocacy important?

It helps you get what you need
Self-advocacy is crucial for ensuring your needs are met and for personal empowerment.

Which of the following is a self-advocacy strategy?

Clearly stating your needs
Clearly stating your needs is a key strategy in self-advocacy.

When should you practice self-advocacy?

Whenever you have a need or preference
Self-advocacy should be practiced whenever you have a need or preference.

What is a benefit of self-advocacy?

Greater personal empowerment
Self-advocacy leads to greater personal empowerment and independence.