
The KS5 Speak Up, What is HE to Me? programme is a three-session workshop designed to empower learners through self-reflection, exploration of personal values, and skill-building in podcasting. Participants examine societal portrayals of working-class males whilst developing an understanding of higher education (HE).
Summary of Resources:
- Session 1: Foundations of Self and Society
- Aim: Explore motivators, personal values, and societal representations of working-class males.
- Activities: Group discussions, workbook activities, motivation and value exploration, societal analysis, and introduction to podcasting.
- Outcome: Learners identify personal drivers and develop insights into societal perceptions while laying the groundwork for podcast creation.
- Session 2: Podcast Planning and Creation
- Aim: Plan, practice, and record a podcast with student ambassadors.
- Activities: Group icebreakers, defining success, addressing imposter syndrome, and collaborative podcast creation.
- Outcome: Learners apply planning and communication skills to create podcasts, gaining insights from role models and tackling personal challenges like imposter syndrome.
- Session 3: Reflection and Skills Development
- Aim: Reflect on podcasting experiences, evaluate soft skill development, and assess the overall project.
- Activities: Listening to and critiquing podcasts, identifying soft skills, and reflecting on the programme’s impact.
- Outcome: Learners build awareness of transferable skills, consolidate their learning, and provide feedback to enhance future projects.
The programme encourages learners to understand themselves, connect with HE opportunities, and articulate their perspectives creatively and confidently.
Downloadable Resources
Speak Up Workbook
pdf (517.43 KB)
Session 1: Delivery Notes - KS5
docx (761.46 KB)
Session 1: PowerPoint KS5
pptx (33.01 MB)
Session 2: Delivery Notes - KS5- (non campus visit edition)
docx (1.16 MB)
Session 2: PowerPoint- KS5- (non campus visit edition)
pptx (14.54 MB)
Session 2: Warm up Student Ambassador Information Game
docx (50.43 KB)
Session 3: Delivery Notes - KS5 (non campus visit edition)
docx (1.37 MB)
Session 3: PowerPoint - KS5 (non campus visit edition)
pptx (9.59 MB)