YOUTH AWARE

A Decision-Making Curriculum for Teens on Awareness,

Empowerment, and Improvement

Developed by:Amy Stone

Ellen Lenihan

Youth AwareMarch 13, 2003

Ellen LenihanAmy Stone

Youth Aware?

What is it?– A five-week curriculum on decision-

making skills and strategies Who is it for?

– High school students – can be tailored to 7th-8th grades

Who did we work with?– Mills High School Peer Helping class– We’d like to thank the teacher, Roberta

Lighty

Youth AwareMarch 13, 2003

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Curriculum Goals

Students will learn:

- About and practice effective decision-making strategies around their self-identified area.

- To recognize moments of conflict within themselves.

- To name and identify their problem.- To identify their options and create potential

alternatives.- To identify the consequences of their decisions. - To work in groups to create an effective

message to their peers during a school-wide event.

Youth AwareMarch 13, 2003

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Key Features

Decision-Making Model Awareness Week Presentations Group Work Web Credibility Research Group Portfolios Journals Assessments: Ongoing, performance

based, peer

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Rationales

Personal Theoretical Research & Real World

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The Curriculum: An Overview

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Introduction for Each Week

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A Sample Lesson Plan

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Notes to Facilitator & Teaching Tips

Appendices will offer a curriculum calendar and evaluation rubrics.

Youth AwareMarch 13, 2003

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Transitions & Closing

Youth Aware

Thank you.