Choice themes session 4
Why is it difficult?
- Week 1 = Mental difficulty
- Week 2 = Financial difficulty
- Week 3 = Logistical difficulty (let’s do a field trip where they have to navigate somewhere using the buses/coordinates etc)
- Week 4 = Emotional difficulty
- Week 5 = Social difficulty
- Week 6 = Physical difficulty (fits in with Grit this week)
Socratic Questions (launches) should all be based around the “difficulty” type we are exploring that week. There are so many good examples of people or countries or families who have struggled with all these different types of difficulties. There are lots of opportunities for "Imagine you are in this person's shoes - would you choose A or B" type questions. Follow up questions involving overcoming those difficulties are also fantastic. ie If you could develop the mindset/ability etc of _______ or _______ which would be most helpful in this situation? (this is how we could bring in our growth mindset and habits)Landings (reflections & games) could also be based around the week's topic. Brain teasers for the mental difficulty week, money games for the financial difficulty week etc etcA.I. also generated examples for each type of difficulty:
- Mental Difficulty:
- Complex problem solving
- Learning a new skill with a steep learning curve
- High-pressure situations requiring quick decision-making
- Concentrating on demanding tasks for extended periods
- Financial Difficulty:
- Managing a tight budget
- Paying off large debts
- Making significant financial decisions
- Risks
- Logistical Difficulty:
- Coordinating complex schedules
- Managing tight deadlines
- Dealing with unexpected obstacles or changes in plans
- Navigating unfamiliar environments
- Emotional Difficulty:
- Dealing with grief or loss
- Navigating difficult relationships
- Facing rejection or criticism
- Managing anxiety or stress in challenging situations
- Social Difficulty:
- Public speaking or performing in front of a crowd
- Navigating social hierarchies or complex group dynamics
- Initiating conversations with strangers
- Resolving conflicts with others
- Physical Difficulty:
- Heavy lifting
- Endurance activities like running long distances
- Performing tasks with limited mobility
- Manual dexterity required for intricate tasks
Does this make sense? Do you agree? Disagree? Is my message totally confusing? Let me know your thoughts.
Monday Quest starts at 12:45
- Will you please prepare a 10 minute launch on the theme and
- a 10 minute game/challenge for landing stemming from the theme?
Tuesday Quest starts at 8:30 and then will you drive a group over to P.E. at 10:00?
- Will you please prepare a 10 minute launch on the theme
Wednesday Quest starts at 12:45
- Will you please prepare a 10 minute launch on the theme and
- a 10 minute game/challenge for landing stemming from the theme? (You will only have ~ 2/3 of the DELTAs on Wednesday landing because the others will be doing a landing with their blurps)
Thursday Quest starts at 8:50
- no launch because they do their pitches and Town Hall that morning
Remember: Format for a launch is = a short intro (story or video) and then 2 quality Socratic questions (edited)
