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TYPES OF ACTIVITIES
In the lesson plans, we have suggested one or more of the following activity types for each topic. Varying the structure of the activities throughout the class can help keep parents engaged, break up long topics and facilitate bonding with their partners or the other parents in class.
• Individual reflection: this is time set aside for parents to reflect on the information learned, complete forms and handouts or discuss information with their partner.
• Discussion: the instructor provides information, answers questions and prompts discussion with the entire class. Each topic in the curriculum contains discussion prompts. In addition the Warm-Up Activities and Wrap-Up Ideas on the following pages contain additional prompts.
• Hands-on practice: parents practice what they have learned.
TEACHING TIPS
• Small group activity: the class is divided into small groups( i. e. 2 – 4 individuals / pairs). Each small group completes a discussion or activity together. When
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completed, the small groups may be asked to report on their activity to the larger group.
Within each topic, we include suggestions for managing each activity and key points to include in your discussion.
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