Description
Overcoming Obstacles is a website that includes downloadable and customizable modules with lesson plans. Topics include confidence building, communication and conflict resolution, goal setting, problem solving and decision making, resource management, studying, planning the future, developing college and workplace skills, and service learning.
Recommendations
The strengths of this resource are:
- value placed on student experiences and responses
- encourages self-awareness and self-exploration
- preparation for real-world activities
- breaks down tasks into simple parts
- clearly explains concepts
- lessons are easy to chunk, use, adapt, and modify to fit learner needs
- available in 28 languages
Users should note that:
- the resource is not fully accessible to screen readers; PDFs could be revised to improve accessibility
At a Glance
Format
- website includes downloadable lesson plans
Audience
- Includes resources for elementary, middle, and high school students
Facilitation
- Should be facilitated by an adult or youth leader
Last Updated
2024
