Table1 Teaching methods and contents of every session
Sessions | Actions, methods, techniques and contents |
|---|---|
First session | Explaining the goals of taking part in the group, displaying media content affective on motivation of the target group, using simple and creative methods like preparing a notebook for solving problems from today until the rest of their lives (for creative naming and problem-solving) Using balloons and writing down fears on them, then bursting them in order to eliminate the fear Stablishing sincere relationships by involving class members in expressing their dreams and goals |
Second session | Enhancing students’ self-confidence by hanging motivational sentences in the classroom Attempting to change the mental model of members from “I cannot” to “I can” using age-appropriate stories Defining assertive and unassertive behavior by describing and comparing it using two different stories Practicing critical thinking and expressing opinions using plays designed by students |
Third session | Practicing assertiveness by involving each of the class members in discussions Teaching problem defining as the next step in problem-solving skill Teaching body language using role-play and explaining its importance in a simple way Explaining individual rights and using visual contents in the class Considering anger management as a method of reaching a suitable solution to the problems ahead |
Forth session | Teaching brainstorming method as the next step in problem-solving and practicing it in class Promoting self-confidence by emphasizing on satisfaction with individual differences and physical features by telling informative stories Teaching how to understand individual rights and express opinions by involving participants in discussions |
Fifth session | Using positive imagination and storytelling for motivation Teaching If–Then technique as the next step in problem-solving process and using decision-making tables technique Rebuilding the issues that they have had encountered with at home and at school during these sessions by role-playing Practicing how to reject unreasonable requests by expressing students’ experiences in the classroom Accepting individual and physical differences and expressing dreams in public as a technique to enhance assertiveness |
Sixth session | Emphasizing on consulting in order to reach the right solution to problems Managing stress as an important issue and by mentioned methods, and brainstorming solutions designed by students Saying goodbye and encouraging students to continue the practices by hanging the sentence “I should learn the skill of problem-solving and assertiveness in order to reach my dreams” on the class board |