Lesson Plan 9: Giving Direction

Giving direction is probably one of the first things to come to mind when thinking about leadership. In this episode, we talk about how to give direction in a way that supports and empowers the team you are leading by knowing your team members, communicating clearly, and owning your authority with kindness.

Grade level: 9-12

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson duration: 55 min

Learning Outcomes:

• Recognize in what ways the different people they are leading best take direction.
• Know and implement the five key pieces of giving direction to a team.
• Acknowledge when they make mistakes in the leadership role and own up to their responsibilities

Lesson includes:

It is expected that students will:

• Workshop video and corresponding Follow Along Sheet (printable)
• Warm-up, Core Lesson, and Reinforcement Activities
• Reflection and discussion questions such as:
• What are some ways you can grow in your ability to give direction?
• If you already are an assertive person, what are some ways you can grow in how you take other people’s ideas, concerns, and preferences into account?

Materials required (not included):

• Screen & speakers for viewing video
• 2 - 3 long, light rods or sticks (e.g. broomsticks, hockey sticks)
• Paper, pencils, whiteboard

NB: Purchase includes access to streamable video and downloadable resources for 6 months.