The goal of this lesson is to allow you to put research on courage into practice as you face college-related challenges, such as choosing/changing your major/minor, applying for a job, starting/ending a relationship, joining a community, having a difficult conversation, or putting an idea into the world. You will reflect on your college-related challenges and the processes necessary for calling on courage through written and craft-based reflection of a courage crown.
Learning Outcomes
Through engaging in this exercise, you will be able to:Ìý
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Define what courage is and the four-part process (fear, values, action, change) of putting it into practice.
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Reflect on current college-related challenges and the fears, values, and actions required for calling on courage
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Practice written and craft-based reflection as methods for addressing college-related challenges
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Build community alongside others facing college-related challenges with courageÌý
Time: 1.5 – 2 hours
4D Dimensions:ÌýIntellectual Growth, Well-being, Character, Careers and Lives of Purpose
Audience: Undergraduate & graduate students
Resource Type: Self-guided exercise, Class lesson & activity, Community workshop
Supplies:
Measuring tape
Felt
Fabric glue
Fabric scissors
Embellishments (e.g., gems, sequence)
Ribbon
Activity Information
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Instructions
- Pre-lesson Preparation: View the sample invitation in Appendix A
- Lesson: See the full lesson in Appendix B. Generally, the lesson includes the following steps:
- Opening table talk
- Courage and the connection to the 4D Experience
- Courage lecturette
- Crown of courage craft-flection
- Crowning closing
- Post-Lesson reflection
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View Crowning Image
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Resource
Goel, A. (2022). . Ten Speed Press.Ìý
Author(s)
Erin K. Willer, Ph.D.Ìý
Director of Faculty Innovation, 4D ExperienceÌý
Professor, Communication StudiesÌý
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