Understanding and Overcoming Resistance

Fazeel Chauhan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Understanding and Overcoming Resistance

Explore and overcome resistance to help

This lesson explores the reasons behind students' resistance to help and provides strategies to overcome these barriers. Through role-playing activities, students will practice empathy and communication skills, which are crucial for personal development and effective communication. This lesson is important as it helps students understand their own and others' resistance, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment.

Audience

9th - 12th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Explore and overcome resistance to help

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, Worksheet on Resistance Strategies, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what resistance to help means.
Ask students to share any personal experiences where they resisted help.
Explain the importance of understanding and overcoming resistance.

Step 2

Discussion

15 mins

Use the provided discussion questions to explore reasons behind resistance.
Encourage students to think about both internal and external factors.
Facilitate a conversation on how resistance can impact personal growth.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

20 mins

Divide students into small groups and assign role-playing scenarios.
Each group will act out a scenario where resistance to help is present.
Encourage students to practice empathy and communication skills during the activity.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

Distribute the worksheet on resistance strategies.
Have students individually complete the worksheet, identifying strategies to overcome resistance.
Discuss answers as a class, highlighting key strategies.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply these strategies in real life.
Ask students to share one takeaway from the lesson.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Resistance

A set of questions to guide a discussion on the reasons behind resistance to help and its impact.

What are some common reasons people resist help?

Encourage students to think about both personal and societal factors.

How can resistance to help affect personal growth?

Discuss the potential negative impacts on learning and relationships.

What are some ways to overcome resistance to help?

Explore strategies such as open communication, empathy, and self-awareness.

Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play situations involving resistance to help.

A student refuses help with homework despite struggling.

A friend declines emotional support after a breakup.

A team member resists collaboration on a group project.

Worksheet

Worksheet on Resistance Strategies

A worksheet for students to identify and reflect on strategies to overcome resistance to help.

List three reasons why someone might resist help.

Consider both internal and external factors.

Identify two strategies to overcome resistance to help.

Think about communication and empathy.

Reflect on a time you resisted help. What could you have done differently?

Consider the strategies discussed in class.