Welcome to Havo 4 Mentorship - Getting to Know Each Other

Welcome to Havo 4 Mentorship - Getting to Know Each Other

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the importance of the mentorship program, be familiar with the structure of the school year, and have begun building connections with your classmates.

Explain the learning objective to the students and emphasize its significance in their academic journey.

What do you already know about starting a new school year and getting to know your classmates?

What is Mentorship?

Mentorship is a program designed to provide guidance and support to students. Mentors help mentees navigate through their academic and personal challenges.

Discuss the concept of mentorship and its role in students' lives. Encourage students to reflect on the benefits of having a mentor.

Structure of the School Year

The school year is divided into semesters. Each semester is further divided into modules, which consist of specific subjects and topics.

Explain the structure of the school year, highlighting the importance of modules and how they contribute to a well-rounded education.

Getting to Know Your Classmates

Building connections with your classmates is crucial for a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Take part in team-building activities and icebreakers to get to know each other better.

Introduce the importance of building relationships with classmates and emphasize the value of teamwork and collaboration.

Activity: Two Truths and a Lie

In this activity, each student will share two true statements and one false statement about themselves. The rest of the class will try to guess which statement is the lie.

Provide clear instructions for the activity and encourage students to actively participate and engage with their classmates.

Activity: Find Someone Who

In this activity, students will walk around the room and find someone who matches the descriptions on their worksheet. They will then introduce that person to the rest of the class.

Distribute the worksheets and explain the instructions clearly. Encourage students to actively listen and be respectful while introducing their classmates.

Benefits of Mentorship

Mentorship provides a support system, helps improve academic performance, enhances personal development, and fosters a positive school experience.

Discuss the various benefits of mentorship, highlighting how it can positively impact students' overall well-being and success.

Closing Thoughts

Remember, mentorship and getting to know your classmates are essential aspects of your havo 4 journey. Embrace the opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together!

Wrap up the lesson, summarizing the key points discussed, and encourage students to approach their mentorship and classmate interactions with an open mind.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.