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| Anchor | A Life Skills Program For School Children
Adolescence is a period marked with several changes at
thephysical, mental, emotional and social level. For most it is
aconfusing period because not only do they have to deal with
changeswithin themselves but also with changes in peoples attitudes
andbehaviors to those changes!
Various international organizations have been advocating the
need to introduce LifeSkills training at the school level.
Interest in Life Skills training, the world over, addresses the
two-pronged concerns:
To prevent individuals from making debilitating choices during
their formative years
To strengthen their abilities to engage with life situations in
a way that promotes their well being and theirrelationship with
others
The program will give participants ample opportunity and a safe
forum to interact with others, share andexchange ideas, which is
turn will impact their perception and attitude about themselves and
the world. The
program will also equip them with thinking, behavioural and
attitudinal skills needed to cope with problemsand stresses. This
will be achieved through activities that are aimed at awareness
building, providing necessaryskills and application in day-to-day
life. The process of learning will be experiential and fun.
Target Group:
Children in the age group of 0-4 years (Classes 5 to 9)
Program Framework:Based on research, Life Skills for adolescents
should include
Broad Objectives:
To help participants develop a realistic and positive self
image
To build confidence and develop decision making skills
To improve communication skills- with peers and elders
To induce team spirit and team work
To develop the ability to think innovatively
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To improve presentation skills
To provide a platform for sharing concerns
Elements of the Program:
The Anchor Life Skills Program will focus on these aspects
through the development of :
Cognitive Skills
Critical and Creative Thinking
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Social Skills
Communication Skills
Empathy and Team Work
Assertiveness Training
Negotiation Skills
Self-management Skills
Self Esteem
Emotional Intelligence
Healthy Habits
Handling Stress
Interpersonal Skills
Managing Conflict
Proactive Citizenship
The program will address these aspects in every class with age
appropriate interventions.
Duration:Fifteen sessions of one hour each per class
Methodology:
Highly interactive and fun!
Role plays
Drawing activitiesPresentations
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Discussions
Activities
Simulated games
Case study discussions
Self exploratory questionnaires
Resources:
Props for activities
Posters
Presentations
Worksheets and questionnairesAuthentic material- articles,
newspaper, reports - to contextualize learning
Each participant will receive a Journal/ Handbook to record
their process and shifts and also informationand formats that will
benefit them in their lives later
Facilitator Profile:
Experienced faculty with excellent communication and inter
personal skills. Understanding the age group being
handled and the task at hand- of building skills and clarifying
and enhancing attitudes, it is imperative that theprogram is
delivered sensitively and decisively.
Infrastructure for the workshop:
Room with chairs and tables that can be rearranged
White/ Black Board
Optimum Group Size:
Class of 40 students
