This resource is an assembly focused on Raising Aspirations. It focuses on challenging student perceptions of HE/FE and looks at the example of a paralympic swimmer to show overcoming adversity.
The assembly contains:
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a starter slide using positive quotes about overcoming challenges alongside motivational and inspiring music which is embedded. The first slide also contains the objective: ‘To explore aspirations, fear and expecting more of ourselves.’ It asks students questions about fear and what fear does for holding us back.
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the next slide looks at students deepest hopes and deepest fears - discussing how fear can paralyse us from moving forward.
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the next slide tackles some of the common misconceptions about students moving onto FE and HE.
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the next slide is facts to dispel myths about FE and HE.
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top tips for expecting more of ourselves and then a video of an paralymic swimmer winning a backstroke race with no arms. Video embedded.
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a discussion around his excuses - or lack of!
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link back to the quotes from the beginning
This is a very effective assembly and I have had great success with it when delivered!
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