This quiz has been developed to ensure that you have an understanding of the content of the programme and how to implement lessons.
In order for you to be able to facilitate the Cool To Be Me curriculum, you need to achieve an 80% pass rate.
The answers to all the questions can be found in the Cool To Be Me Facilitators Manual and Cool To Be Me Journal.
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The Cool To Be Me programme explores the developmental theme of identity and speaks directly to this developmental need through a focused programme COOL TO BE ME.
These unique aspects of this programme create a reflective and transformative and easy-to-implement learning opportunity for learners, educators, and parents:
Experiential learning cycle is the vehicle for learning (game/activity; reflection; generalisation; application)
Simple analogies and games allow learners to understand and apply more complex ideas
Addresses critical developmental themes while developing core SEL competencies
Easy-to-follow Educator Manual with clear lesson plans
Easy to fit into busy timetables
Thought provoking, reflective and transformative journaling for learners
Family discussions to engage parents and children in SEL.
It addresses the identity crisis that occurs during adolescence with the themes of self-esteem (Who am I? Why does anybody like me?); self-worth (Why I am important or valued?) and mutual respect (Why should I respect you if you don’t respect me?). It is also very normal for a teen or pre-teen to answer these questions and formulate their identity based on three external observations:
What I look like?
What I achieve?
What I own?
It is a critical time in their development to shift the way in which they see themselves (identity) from an external perspective (Points 1, 2, and 3 above which are transient and not always within their control) to an internal perspective that focuses on aspects of self that are eternal and create a strong, resilient foundation for lasting self-esteem, self-worth, and mutual respect.
This module is an introduction to understanding the Cool To Be Me programme. The module is divided into four sections, the programme description, experiential learning, facilitation and the link between the programme and the National Curriculum Statment. Each module is followed by a quiz
This module is most important as these sections take you through the importance of how to implement, facilitate and how to use the lessons as informal or formal assessment tools.
The Journal is the tool that the students will work with. These worksheets are available online and downloadable pdf’s. Each lesson relates to specific worksheets and the instructions are found in the Facilitators Manual. Please ensure that you go through each lesson in conjunction with the Journal.
There are 12 lessons and within each lesson, there are activities that reinforce the learning opportunity. Within these lessons there are family chats and games, please ensure that the students share these with their families. In this section ‘Who Am I?’, we explore the bricks called: My Human Foundation, My Awesomeness, My Passions.
There are 12 lessons and within each lesson, there are activities that reinforce the learning opportunity. Within these lessons there are family chats and games, please ensure that the students share these with their families. In this section ‘Why Am I Important?’, we explore the brick called: My Contribution.
There are 12 lessons and within each lesson, there are activities that reinforce the learning opportunity. Within these lessons there are family chats and games, please ensure that the students share these with their families. In this section ‘Why is Everyone Else Important?’, we explore the brick called: My Network.
There are 12 lessons and within each lesson, there are activities that reinforce the learning opportunity. Within these lessons there are family chats and games, please ensure that the students share these with their families. In this section, ‘How Do I Create My Life?’, we explore the bricks called: My Well-Being, My Support,My Dreams, My Wealth and My Power.
There are 12 lessons and within each lesson, there are activities that reinforce the learning opportunity. Within these lessons there are family chats and games, please ensure that the students share these with their families. In this section, ‘My Choices In My Generation’ we explore choices, consequences and feelings as well as how our generation can creating our own reality.
