Janet Stead

Strategies used in lesson plans, help students build the confidence and resilience necessary for their success both inside and outside the classroom.
Goal setting - students to set personal and academic goals using SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)

Growth Mindset - the concept of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. Stories of famous individuals who faced challenges and overcame them.

Problem solving skills - scenario based learning - present students with real-life challenges and have them brainstorm solutions. Build teamwork skills and resilience through shared problem-solving

Mindfulness and stress management - Deep breathing, meditation. Help to manage stress and build emotional resilience. Journalling - implement reflective journalling to allow students to express their thoughts and feelings

Celebrating success - regular feedback - provide constructive feedback and celebrate small wins to boost confidence

Role playing and simulations - confidence building - role play scenarios to help students practice social interactions and public speaking in a safe environment
Resilience training where students navigate failure to understand how to bounce back

Encouraging risk taking - safe environment - foster a classroom culture where mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities
Challenge projects - encourage students to take on projects that push them out of their comfort zones.

Peer support systems - buddy system -pair students to support each other in their learning journeys
Group discussions - facilitate discussions where students can share their challenges and strategies for overcoming them

Community engagement - service projects to build empathy and resilience through helping others
Guest speakers - invite speakers who can share their experiences with overcoming adversity

Reflective practices - end of week reflections - dedicate time for students to reflect on their week, what they learned, how they faced challenges.
Goal reevaluation - regularly revisit and adjust goals based on students experience and growth.