Who do I go to?
Your friend is being bullied at school and is too afraid to speak up for themself. Who should you go to?
a.) Go to the bully for revenge.
b.) Go to a teacher, principal, or other school staff member and tell them what is happening.
c.) Go tell other friends what is happening to your friend.
b.) Go to a teacher, principal, or other school staff member and tell them what is happening.
The Colombian singer helps people in need all around the world. In 1997, she founded the Pies Descalzos Foundation to help her home country develop schools for children who live in poverty. Who is she?
(Hint: "Hips Don't Lie")
Shakira
True of false, brainstorming possible solutions is a part of problem solving?
True
What do you say if you feel uncomfortable sitting next to someone because you have had issues with this person in the past?
Ask the teacher if you can change seats. Calmly and respectfully explain why you are uncomfortable in your current seat.
Definition: speaking up for yourself, sharing your thoughts/ideas, asking questions and asking for help.
You are working in a group project. The teacher pre-selected the groups and said that changing team members is non-negotiable. You feel like your other teammates are not putting in the same amount of effort as you, leaving you to pick up all of the slack. Who should you go to about this? What can you say to them?
After Hurricane Katrina devastated the South in 2005, this iconic female singer founded the Survivor Foundation to provide transitional housing for victims in their hometown of Houston, Texas. Years later the singer was named an ambassador for the 2012 World Humanitarian Day, donating her song “I Was Here” to the campaign. In 2013 the “Flawless” singer worked with other celebs in the Chime For Change campaign to promote female empowerment. Who is this advocate?
Beyonce
True or false, panicking if your 1st solution doesn't work is a part of problem solving?
False
Who should you talk to if you could not complete your homework because you had a family emergency last night? What would you say to that person?
Your teacher. Tell them that you had a family emergency so you could not complete the work on time, but you can get it to them at a later date.
Define self-determination.
Freedom to live as you choose and control your own life; making your own decisions without external influences
You have a learning disability. Who do you need to tell about this?
Your teachers, possibly peers if you are doing partner or group work, etc.
This famous African American man was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesman and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. He advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through nonviolence and civil disobedience.
Martin Luther King Junior
True or false, thinking about the size of your problem is a part of problem solving?
True
What do you say if you cannot hear the lecture/lesson?
Ask the teacher to speak louder. Do not struggle when all you have to do is ask for help.
Who are two people in your support network you can advocate to?
Possible answers: Parents/family members, teachers, TRiO staff, advisor, supervisors
You need help breaking up with your girlfriend/boyfriend. Who can best help you with this?
Your advisor
This famous African American was a gay liberation activist and transgender woman. Known as an outspoken advocate for gay rights, she was one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall uprising of 1969.
Marsha P. Johnson
Which one of the following is NOT part of problem solving: Identify the problem, weigh the pros and cons of your possible solutions or call your mom/dad to have them solve the problem for you?
Call your mom/dad to have them solve the problem for you
What do you say if you need to leave class early because you need to use the elevator instead of the stairs due to an injury?
If you are feeling really, really frustrated with a classmate, who should you advocate to?
The teacher, possibly the student (in a respectful way), school counselor, etc.
You want to learn more about higher education options and pathways to college. OR You want advice and guidance on how to set yourself up for academic success so that you can get into the college of your dreams.
TRiO Staff, your school counselor, etc.
This famous advocate was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule, and to later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. He lead many non-violent protests and went on a long hunger strike.
Mahatma Ghandi
You are having a hard time completing your math homework. You are afraid to tell your teacher that you did not understand how to complete it because you have a fear of seeming unintelligent. What steps can you take to solve this problem?
1. Ask someone for help on the homework. (Tutors, TRiO staff, parent/guardian, sibling, friend, etc.)
2. Use the internet as a tool. Look up how to do that type of math (Ex: Multiplying fractions) and find video resources to help you understand how to do it.
3. Remind yourself that you are NOT unintelligent, you are just having a hard time with this topic, and that is okay! Ask your teacher for help and explain why the homework is incomplete.
What do you say if you cannot stay focused in class because you are sitting near distracting students or physical distractions like a window?
Ask your teacher if he/she can change your seat because you are having a hard time focusing.
Give two examples of how you can self-advocate in school.
1. Stay after school with the teacher for extra help on assignments, or email them for help.
2. Have 1:1 conversations with the teacher when something is not working out for you.
3. Communicate your needs, accommodations and modifications with teachers.
4. Respectfully speak up when you attend school meetings and feel that you have something to say (parent-teacher conference, IEP meeting, sports practice, school assembly)
5. Use positive statements to talk about yourself and your needs.