Introduction

Initiative means taking action without being asked to do so. Why might initiative be important to help you achieve your goals?

Why might initiative be important to help you maintain positive relationships?

Why might initiative be important for your future?

Critical Thinking

Consider the following situation on your own: One of your teachers provides excellent instruction, teaching students everything they need to know about their subject, but they do not give you feedback on your work, so you do not know how you are doing.

What do you do? Try to think of a few different things you could do (positive, negative, and neutral). What might the results of your actions be?

Collaboration

For a small group, ach student presents their ideas to the whole class. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

For a larger group, divide students into small groups and have students present their ideas to the small group. Provide opportunity for positive feedback from peers or support if they are struggling to think of ideas.

Application

Review your SMART goal and think about this upcoming week. How might you practice initiative to help you achieve your goal? What actions will you take? What might the results of your actions be?

Observations

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