Module 14 began yesterday and is due Friday. In my weekly course message, I shared information about your final exam activities - be sure you read it:)
Got exam anxiety? Whether final exams have begun or will begin soon at your school, it is completely normal to be stressed now. To avoid exam anxiety, practice some of the principles you have learned this semester.
- Plan ahead. You have tools to help you plan ahead like the weekly planner from Module 3 - go ahead and plan the next few weeks. Build in time for review as well as time for relaxing (just be sure the relaxing does not take more time than the reviewing!). Looking at your schedule will help you balance school, sports, work, friends, family, and exam preparation.
- Avoid time wasters. In Module 3, you identified what causes you to procrastinate. Stay away from those distractions when you are preparing for your exams and use them as rewards for when you need a break.
- Focus on your goals. Starting in Module 1, you set leadership goals. What do exams have to do with your leadership journey? How will doing well on your exams help you move closer to your leadership goals?
- Pick an exam practice. What do you worry about most when it comes to exams - time management, review, etc.? Apply what you learned from Module 10 to be responsive and resourceful now.
- Remember your commitments. In Module 12, you explored perseverance and commitment. Take a look at your commitment tree again - each thing on your tree is about making you a better leader. Think of doing well during finals as one of the ways to move closer to and/or honor those commitments. And like the leaders you have researched this semester, persevere and push through your fears.
- Progress Report May 10
- Module 14 Empowering Others Due May 11 (Last Day for Students Finishing Course Early)
- Module 15 Let's Lead! Leadership in Action Due May 18
- Progress Report May 24
- Last Day of Course - Final Exam Activities Due June 1
Got resources? Check out the following NCVPS Resources at www.ncvps.org by clicking on the resources visual below:
Just as Rosie the Riveter represented empowerment for WWII, women continue to represent empowerment in today's world. Why do you think women are seen as the catalyst for change and equality? The United Nations Women's organization offers one explanation for how women affect the development of the world. Check out their exploration of empowerment by clicking on the picture of Malala Yousafzai, a modern empowered woman you have studied this semester, below.
- Module 14 Lesson 1 Assignment
Using your Lesson 1 Practice, you will create a stick figure version of yourself that shows your potential as well as your dedication to being an empowering leader. For each "body part," use the key at the bottom of the template to fill out each section. In addition to your Lesson 1 Practice, you are encouraged to review previous assignments where you explored your goals, mission, and/or vision. Looking back is a self-reflective practice and will get you ready for your final exam activities.
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