Self-Advocacy: Standing Up for Yourself
Learn self-advocacy skills
In this lesson, students will learn the importance of self-advocacy and how to express their needs and rights. Through role-play scenarios and guided discussions, students will practice confidently asking for help when necessary. This lesson is crucial for developing students' confidence and communication skills, empowering them to stand up for themselves in various situations.
Learn self-advocacy skills
Discussion Guide, Role-Play Scenarios, and Pens and Paper
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Begin with a brief discussion on what self-advocacy means.
- Ask students why they think self-advocacy is important.
- Share the objectives of the lesson.
- Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about self-advocacy.
- Encourage students to share personal experiences where they had to advocate for themselves.
Step 3
Role-Play Activity
25 mins
- Divide students into small groups.
- Distribute the Role-Play Scenarios to each group.
- Instruct students to act out their scenarios, focusing on expressing their needs and rights.
- After each role-play, have a brief group discussion on what strategies were effective.
- Ask students to reflect on what they learned about self-advocacy.
- Encourage them to think about how they can apply these skills in real-life situations.
- Collect feedback on the lesson and any remaining questions.
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Remind students of the importance of self-advocacy in their daily lives.
- Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice these skills.
