Lesson Plan: Managing Self, Empathy, and Mindset

Curriculum Area and Level

Subject: Health Education
Year Group: Year 10
Curriculum: The New Zealand Curriculum
Key Competencies: Managing Self, Relating to Others
Curriculum Levels: Level 5

This lesson plan is aligned with the Health and Physical Education strand of The New Zealand Curriculum, specifically focusing on personal health and physical development, particularly managing self and relationships with other people.

Lesson Duration

Total Duration: 116 minutes
Date: [Specific date]
Time: [Start time] - [End time]

Class Size

Number of Students: 6

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the concept of self-management and how it impacts personal health and well-being.
2. Develop empathy by recognising and responding appropriately to the emotions and needs of others.
3. Explore the importance of a positive mindset in overcoming challenges and building resilience.

Resources

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Internet access for video examples
• Printouts of the Personal Reflection Worksheet (Resource Link)
• Scenario cards on managing emotions and empathy

Lesson Outline

Introduction (10 Minutes)

• Welcome and Overview: Briefly outline the topics and activities planned.
• Warm-Up Discussion: Engage students with a question, "What are your initial thoughts when faced with a difficult situation?"

Part 1: Managing Self (30 Minutes)

• Presentation (10 minutes): Explain managing self, linking to key competencies in the NZ Curriculum. Discuss techniques for self-regulation and responsibility.
• Activity (20 minutes): 'Real-life scenarios' role play. Students act out provided scenarios demonstrating self-management in challenging situations.

Part 2: Developing Empathy (30 Minutes)

• Interactive Lecture (10 minutes): Define empathy and its importance in relationships and personal growth. Discuss the physiological and emotional responses involved in empathy.
• Activity (20 minutes): 'Empathy in Action' - Using scenario cards, students will role-play various situations to practise empathetic responses.

Part 3: Positive Mindset (30 Minutes)

• Discussion (10 minutes): Introduce the concept of a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset. Examples of how mindset affects performance and attitudes.
• Activity (20 minutes): ‘Mindset shift’ game where students are given common negative thoughts and work in pairs to ‘flip’ these into positive ones.

Conclusion and Reflection (16 Minutes)

• Group Discussion (6 minutes): Reflect on what was learned in today's session. Discuss how these skills can be applied in daily life.
• Personal Reflection (10 minutes): Students complete a reflection worksheet to assess their understanding and set personal goals regarding the session's content.

Evaluation

• Observation of student engagement and participation in activities.
• Review of students' responses on the Personal Reflection Worksheet to measure understanding and personal goal setting.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that all activities accommodate the diverse needs and backgrounds of the students.
• Foster a supportive and respectful class environment encouraging open discussion and honest reflection.

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This detailed lesson plan is structured to provide comprehensive coverage of managing self, empathy, and mindset, essentials for personal development according to the New Zealand Curriculum standards for Year 10 students. By the end of these sessions, students should have an improved toolkit for understanding themselves and others, providing a basis for better personal and academic success.