With Overcoming Obstacles lessons, educators enjoy teaching and students enjoy learning. Often students do not even realize that they are being taught a skill. Rather, they find themselves immersed in activities that capture their interest, draw upon their experience, and connect to their personal lives. Overcoming Obstacles works because it:
Inspires & equips students to think critically to solve problems.
Each lesson includes an icebreaker activity, a selection of theme-focused activities, interactive lesson applications, debrief and assessment elements. Active involvement through student-centered discussions, worksheets, reading and journal writing opportunities and technology connections all help to build critical thinking in students, equipping them to handle real world issues effectively.
Encourages collaboration, teamwork and team building.
Students learn to work as a team, contributing their individual strengths to the whole. The collaborative approach provides essential moments for students and teachers to connect and develops a sense of belonging along with communication, decision making, and goal setting skills.
Improves student achievement and overall school environment.
Overcoming Obstacles' lessons teach more than life skills. They help to improve classroom behavior and overall academic achievement by teaching young people how to communicate openly with their peers and teachers, creating a positive sense of community within the classroom and school.
