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Course on Embracing Lifelong Learning

Learning to Love Learning!



Discover how to adjust and adapt in adversarial situations and new environments. 

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Course Overview

  • tickDevelop a growth mindset by learning how to embrace challenges, persist through obstacles, and view failures as opportunities for growth.
  • tick Cultivate self-advocacy skills by understanding how to express needs and feelings clearly, build confidence, and seek support in both academic and personal settings.
  • tick Enhance adaptability and resilience by learning to adjust to new environments, overcome setbacks, and maintain a positive outlook during challenging situations.
  • tick Strengthen communication and problem-solving abilities through critical thinking, assertive expression, and creative approaches to resolving conflicts and misunderstandings.
  • tick Build meaningful connections and friendships by developing trust, navigating social interactions, and fostering personal growth through diverse experiences and relationships.

Module Overview

Module

1

Growing a Growth MindsetAudioicon

  • Understand the impact of a growth mindset on personal learning and self-improvement.
  • Differentiate between growth and fixed mindsets, recognizing how each influences success.
  • Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, building resilience along the way.
  • Develop strategies to cultivate and maintain a positive, growth-oriented outlook.
  • Apply growth mindset principles to real-life situations, fostering continuous self-development.

Module

2

Shooting for Self-AdvocacyAudioicon

  • Learn the importance of self-advocacy in expressing personal needs, feelings, and boundaries.
  • Develop skills for effective, assertive communication to navigate various situations confidently.
  • Recognize the value of seeking support and building a network of trusted individuals.
  • Practice techniques for resolving conflicts respectfully, turning challenges into positive outcomes.
  • Apply self-advocacy skills to enhance learning and overcome obstacles in academic and social settings.

Module

3

Adjusting and Adapting to Middle SchoolAudioicon

  • Understand the significance of adaptability in managing changes and overcoming obstacles.
  • Develop practical strategies for staying calm, flexible, and open-minded in new situations.
  • Build problem-solving and critical thinking skills by approaching challenges from multiple angles.
  • Learn to view setbacks as growth opportunities, fostering resilience and motivation.
  • Practice applying adaptability skills to both academic and personal life, enhancing overall success.

Module

4

Connections, Experiences, and Learning TipsAudioicon

  • Recognize the value of building strong friendships and meaningful connections for personal growth.
  • Develop strategies for seeking and embracing new experiences that broaden perspectives.
  • Learn how real-life experiences enhance classroom learning and personal development.
  • Cultivate effective learning habits at school and home, including organization and time management.
  • Apply learned strategies to develop new skills, fostering lifelong curiosity and growth.

Meet the Course Creator,
Jazmine Morales

Jazmine is a passionate educator who is driven to provide a quality, equitable, and meaningful education to her students. She aims to make learning fun and engaging, while maintaining a rigorous and productive learning environment. She has taught an array of science classes, such as Biology, Physiology, Marine Biology, and Biomedical Science.

Jazmine has earned her B.S. in Kinesiology, B.A. in Spanish, and M.A. in Urban Education with an emphasis in Language and Culture. She values and follows teaching practices that are proven through research to be the most valuable and effective for the newer generations of students. She continues to grow as an educator by attending professional developments and community college courses. Finally, she strives to help raise self-advocating leaders who understand the importance in making a difference in the world, for not only those who exist today, but for those who lie seven generations ahead.

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