First Steps to Leadership
First Steps to Leadership introduces students aged 9-10 to the idea of character development and leadership skills. With activity-led lessons delivered across six modules, the content is accessible for all backgrounds, cultures and beliefs.
Purchase individual workbooks and certificates [class of 30] for each module. You'll also get a teacher's guide and free multimedia classroom resources. £5.00 per student.
Module 1: Self Awareness
This module teaches the importance of self-confidence and encourages an understanding that there is potential for greatness in everyone. Students will learn simple ways to build confidence.
Module 2: Teamwork
This module focuses on the power of a team and everyone’s contribution. Discovering that no individual is more important than the team, students will learn that a team will fail without commitment from all its members.
Module 3: Leading
This module teaches the characteristics of good and bad leaders and the different pathways into leadership. Considering the qualities required for effective leadership, students will discover that leadership skills and behaviour can be learned.
Module 4: Communication
This module teaches the importance of listening as a leadership skill. Assessing the importance of clarity, pace and rhythm, students will learn how to respond when listening and discover ways to develop empathetic skills.
Module 5: Problem Solving
This module illustrates that problem solving is a key leadership skill. Students will learn the importance of their role as an individual and why they are the one person who determines success.
Module 6: Social Responsibility
This module teaches the idea of inclusion and why a worthy cause is important in leadership. Learning how to lead by example, students will discover the value of commitment and the benefits of an inclusive society.
What students say...
“I thought today was awesome because we learnt about how to be confident in who we are. I will always remember to believe in myself.”
First Steps to Leadership student
“I really enjoyed the atmosphere. It was fun. The video clips and music were great!”
First Steps to Leadership student
What teachers say...
“You could see the excitement in their eyes. They were captivated, learning and having fun.”
Sir John Jones
“Having a programme fully resourced was received really positively by all practitioners at King’s and its high level of interactivity has contributed to first class learning.”
Sir Iain Hall
How are the lessons delivered?
The lessons are designed for active learning. Activities are key components of the course and will include group discussions, presentations, teamwork, research, planning and reflection.
Want to discuss this programme?
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