iDentifying problems lesson plan

iDentifying problems (DOCX 319 KB) lesson plan explores how to identify and categorise problems.

In this lesson, students will:

• communicate with peers how they identified their topic as a problem through inquisitiveness and discovery

• communicate what category their problem

• understand why they chose that category for their problem
  

• seek opportunities to solve problems

• how empathy towards other people’s problems.

iEntrepreneur mindsets

• Critical and creative thinking
• Resilience
• Initiative

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

• Opportunity
• Curiosity
• Empathy

iCommunicate clearly lesson plan

iCommunicate clearly (DOCX 283 KB ) lesson plan is about the different forms of communication and how to communicate your message clearly.

In this lesson, students will:

• define the concept of clear communication
• understand the features of the two communication methods used in the iEntrepreneur process: a verbal pitch and a slideshow.
• give effective self and peer feedback
• work effectively in a small group to create a text that gives advice.

iEntrepreneur mindsets

• Critical
• Creative thinking
• Initiative

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

• Communication
• Confidence
• Collaborate
  

iFlexible thinking lesson plan

iFlexible thinking (DOCX 317 KB) lesson plan poses the challenge to think differently about a situation or problem.

In this lesson, students will:

• define the skill of flexible thinking
• understand the processes involved in thinking flexibly
• work collaboratively to create solutions

iEntrepreneur mindsets

• Critical and creative thinking
• Innovative
• Risk taking
• Resilience
• Initiative

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, confidence, flexibility, collaborate and problem solving.

iEmpathy versus iSympathy lesson plan

iEmpathy versus iSympathy (DOCX 281 KB) lesson plan identifies the difference between empathy and sympathy.

In this lesson, students will:

• identify the difference between empathy and sympathy
  
• articulate feelings of empathy in given scenarios.

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking; resilience and initiative.

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, empathy and curiosity.

iAsk the right questions lesson plan

iAsk the right questions (DOCX 455 KB) lesson plan focuses on constructing open-ended questions.

In this lesson, students will:

• demonstrate the difference between closed questions and open-ended questions
  
• have a clear understanding of how to structure open-ended questions
• understand when to use either open-ended questions or closed questions
• develop and practice critical thinking skills by exploring multiple dimensions of a topic or problem.

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking; innovative and initiative.

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, confidence, collaborate and curiosity.

iDevelop my curiosity lesson plan

iDevelop my curiosity (DOCX 284 KB) lesson plan builds on interest, the essential tools to develop curiosity skills.

In this lesson, students will:

• confidently ask questions relating to the topic
• have a clear understanding the difference between judgment and curiosity
• look at issues from a different perspective
• show empathy towards issues relating to others.

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking; innovative and initiative.

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Confidence, seek opportunity and curiosity.

iUse observation lesson plan

iUse observation (DOCX 319 KB) lesson plan is used to build on observation skills.

In this lesson, students will:

• understand what are observational skills
• have an understanding of common issues
• have a clear understanding of how to use key performance indicators
• seek opportunities to collaborate, problem solve and critically evaluate using key performance indicators (KPIs).

iEntrepreneur mindsets

Critical and creative thinking; risk-taking, resilience and initiative.

iEntrepreneur personal qualities

Communication, seek opportunity, empathy and problem-solving.