I really like this idea for my Teen Leadership classes. Right now we
are studying Self-Concept so it's a perfect fit. Strange that I've
never heard of IALAC before! I've been emphasizing the concept but
not in such a succinct way. I think this may help them start to "get
it" when we talk about how negativity in our lives lowers
self-confidence and esteem.
-MelissafromVA

On 11/06/09, Steve wrote:
>
> Exactly. I found out a long time ago that if I "waste" 15 minutes
> on a meaningful idea like this, it gives double impact to the next
> month of class time. It's that old idea of sharpening the axe
> before you chop the tree.
>
> Steve
>
>
> On 11/06/09, Tom wrote:
>> OK. You take 15 minutes out of class time to address personal
>> development, support, responsibility, and social awareness.
>>
>> Are you sure your name isn't "Tom"?
>>
>> :-)
>>
>> PS: Ever heard of IALAC (I Am Lovable And Capable)? It's a
>> similar theme, with students physicalizing the "water in the
>> bucket" vis a vis a sheet of paper hanging from each
>> student's neck. I don't think IALAC had the student being
>> able to add to their own "self-esteem," however. That's a
>> valuable addition, and could easily be added to the IALAC
>> activity, then giving you a way to physicalize the whole
>> thing. (Students tear or tape bits of paper onto other
>> people's IALAC sheets ... and they could do the same to their
>> own.)

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