Attending a Teen Talk Session at a Step Up on Campus High School in Your City?
Your Guide To... Teen Talks at Step Up
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Lesson Overview
Students are encouraged to talk about what's on their minds, something in the curriculum they find interesting, confusing, or exciting, and anything they'd like to share that is happening in their schools, communities, or online. Teens will practice values clarification by exerting agency as they lead their own discussions and activities
Check In at School
Look for information in your confirmation email on arrival instructions and Fellow contact information. Reach out to mentor@suwn.org with any questions.
Check in with the Fellow who will have a Sign In QR Code. Complete this form to sign in for the session.
School Fellow will review this week's learning objectives and take teen attendance.
Mentor Visit Introduction
Step Up Mentors introduce themselves, their current company/role or career journey, and some words of advice they'd give to themselves if they were a teen. We encourage you to create a brief "Mentor Moment“ and ask if there are any questions before the lesson. As a mentor you are present to share your wisdom and lived experience, participating alongside teens in the teen talk circle.
Ice Breaker and Teen Talk Circle
The School Fellow will facilitate an Icebreaker question or activity for the group
Have a few questions you can throw out if needed. They can be about the school, local issues or something in “social media” that teens are talking about.
Be prepared to navigate differences of opinion with supportive questions.
Resource List
Closing and Announcements
The School Fellow will close out with announcements.
Outside of this one-time space created for mentoring at Step Up Programs, contact with teens is not permitted. For everyone's safety, do not share business card, telephone number or other means of communication.
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