Scaffoldings 11: Seven attitudes of Effectiveness

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11 That you may have Life
11.1 Know thyself
Objectives:

To understand that self discovery is an important aspect of success in life.
To be able to assess one’s SWOT

11.2 Dare to Dream
Objectives:

To understand the importance of having clear goals in life.
To build skill to be able to come up one’s mission statement.

11.3 Take the First Step
Objectives:

To understand the importance of planning to reach one’s goals.
To build planning skills.

11.4 Have Alternatives
Objectives:

To understand the importance alternatives in reaching one’s goal.
To build skills in seeking alternatives.

11.5 Help Others Be
Objectives:

To understand the importance of synergy.
To build skills in synergizing.

11.6 See & Be Seen
Objectives:

To understand the importance of making contribution to the world.
To build skill in finding one’s place in the universe.

11.7 Be Aware God Is
Objectives:

To understand the place of God in one’s life.
To be able to have an image of God that is empowering.

Scaffoldings 12a: Study Skills

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12a Intelligent Work
12a.1 How, When, Where to Study
Objectives:

To evaluate oneself in their study habits.
To build skills in successful study.

12a.2 A Method of Study
Objectives:

To understand a well proven method of personal study.
To build skill in the use of the same method.

12a.3 Note Taking
Objectives:

To understand a method of note-taking.
To build skills in the use of this method.

12a.4 Preparing for Exam
Objectives:

To understand important factors in preparation for exams.
To build skills in actually facing exams.

Scaffoldings 12b: Life Long Learning

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12b.1 Wonders of the Brain
Objectives:

To understand the ability of the human brain.
To build skill in the proper use of brain.

12b.2 How do you Learn
Objectives:

To understand that people have different learning styles.
To be able to find out one’s method of learning.

12b.3 Life Long Learning
Objectives:

To understand the importance of life-long learning.
To build some skills in life-long learning.

12b.4 Critical Thinking Skill
Objectives:

To understand the importance of critical thinking.
To build some skills in critical thinking.

Scaffoldings 13: Groups and Leadership

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13 Unity is Strength
13.1 Effective Youth Groups
Objectives:

To understand the dynamics of group interaction.
To build skills in group interaction.
To be able to come up with a group mission statement.

13.2 Goals of the Group

13.3 Planning
Objectives:

To understand the importance of planning and communication for effective groups.
To build skills in group planning.

13.4 Communication

13.5 Knowing Each Other
Objectives:

To understand the importance and dynamics of delegation of responsibilities.
To build skills in sharing responsibilities.

13.6 Sharing Responsibilities

13.7 Leadership
Objectives:

To understand the importance and different styles of leadership.
To build some skills in effective leadership.
To create conviction on being flexible in leadership styles.

Scaffoldings 14: Addiction Prevention

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14 Free to be Free
14.1 Start with Healthy Leisure
Objectives:

To be aware of the variety of possibility in the use of free time.
To be able to assess one’s own leisure activities.

14.2 Grow in Discipline
Objectives:

To understand the meaning of discipline as a rhythm of life.
To build a positive attitude towards discipline.

14.3 Understand & Prevent Addiction
Objectives:

To understand that the origin of addiction is the inner spiritual need.
To understand the different types of drugs.

14.4 Manage Addiction
Objectives:

To begin to build habits in managing and preventing addiction in a holistic manner.

14.5 Soup for the Soul