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Communicating with Confidence Learning Labs
What Your Child Will Experience
Students perform roles in a mock business or learning laboratory, developing communications skills through an iterative process of learning, doing, and leading. Students are encouraged to explore topics of their interest, expand self-knowledge, and express their creativity, and curiosity in various STEAM topics. The student-led sessions aim to foster a love for STEAM, inviting students to talk about themes or topics they care about. With instant guided feedback, students transform, improve, and become more confident in their communication and leadership skills. Please check out our students' testimonials below.
Golden Elementary
- Mondays and Wednesdays, starting Oct. 9th thru Nov. 8, 2023.
- After school on Mondays from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm and on Wednesdays from 1:30pm - 3:00pm.
- STEAM Club fee is $239.00, the regular price $269.00, a savings of $30.00 per student.
- Limited space is available. Maximum of 20 students per lab.
Experience project-based learning that is engaging and fun
What students will learn in 10 Labs
STUDENT OUTCOMES & LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- How to give a 3-5-minute presentation
- How to Listen effectively to connect and engage with others
- How to Give Feedback in a way that others will listen and learn from you
- How to speak spontaneously and inspire through personal stories
- How to take initiative and lead others
SKILLS STUDENTS WILL PRACTICE DURING THE LAB:
- Overcome the nervousness they feel when speaking to engage in collaborative discussions, building on the ideas of others and expressing their own ideas. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1)
- Prepare, organize and present their ideas and stories in an effective way, having read, researched information to share and explore ideas under discussion. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.A)
- Listen with positive intentions, follow and carry out their assigned functional or leadership roles. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.B)
- Review ideas expressed, draw conclusions and offer advice to help others grow and improve. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.D)
- Participate, pose and respond to questions that contribute to the discussion, and possibly lead a discussion or lab meeting (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1.C)
- Through reflection exercises students will gain self-knowledge, self-agency, efficacy, and empathy.
- Most students will experience what leadership is about, the actions involved and given opportunities to develop their leadership skills.
What are students and parents saying about the learning lab?
Evelyn, Student
After completing the Learning Lab during the summer of 2021, Evelyn shared this story in the fall. (The content has been paraphrased for brevity.)
"I recently joined a club called Cyber Patriots/Cyber Security at my school. I think the Communicating with Confidence Learning Lab helped me a lot in giving my speech and having enough confidence to do so, so thank you!
I applied to be a Officer and gave a speech in front of 80+ people!! I was elected as 1 of 2 secretaries!
The Learning Lab have given us so many opportunities this year including presenting at the Empowered: Women in Industry District Event. We've grown a lot, not only in our confidence and public speaking skills, but also mentally and personally.
Thank you so much! I hope 2022 will be an even better year for the REACH Foundation."
Angela, Student
"One thing I've learned is that it is better to learn how to communicate correctly sooner rather than later, as the use of communications will always remain an important part of our future."
Makhayla, Student
"Learning to take initiative, learning about how to be confident with speaking, and learning how to give feedback in a way that others can use to help themselves."
Evelyn, Student
The Learning Lab allows for students to expand and develop their communications skills while in a safe environment so that even if they're nervous or make a mistake, it's ok, and they know no one will judge them for that. It allows students to have fun while learning and to think deeply about STEM topics and practice their writing skills when preparing their speeches using the Communicating Outline Checklist.
Sanaa, Student
The Learning Lab has been a great experience! Some of its key benefits are that it has helped me to educate myself on various topics. The feedback givers are great as well because they help you to understand what areas you need to work on.
Daniel, Student
I enjoy how it's structured. How there are certain things that we do every day, the games. How we get to learn about new things every day with the speeches.
Leticia, Parent & Teacher
The Learning Lab "has many benefits, but the main one is helping to build public speaking confidence in students."
Our Partners
Student guidelines and protocols:
At the LifOpps Learning Labs, we are committed to providing a positive and valuable learning experience through our Communicating with Confidence Class. To ensure that your student(s) will achieve the expected learning outcomes, please review the following guidelines:
Students are expected to attend every Lab and give their best efforts. Students will be encouraged to speak about topics that interest them, especially topics they are learning in school. Students will have access to the Learning Lab documents, PDFs and worksheets to help them work efficiently and effectively.
For in-person Learning Labs Student Expectations:
- Be prepared to learn, engage and give your best effort
- Be on time
- Be respectful and show kindness to everyone.
- Take initiative and volunteer for roles.
- Put away iPhones, laptops, iPads, and all devices to limit distractions. Thank you for your cooperation!
At LifOpps, we understand that circumstances may arise that require a refund, although this infrequently occurs. Please review our refund policy below:
LifOpps Learning Lab Guarantee:
1. LifOpps Guarantee:
- If a student registers and requests a refund within 3 days after the start of the class (after attending two classes), LifOpps will issue a full refund.
- If a student is unable to attend any of the classes, and LifOpps is notified via email within 3 days after the start of the class, LifOpps will issue a full refund.
2. Refund Amount:
- If a refund request is made within the eligible period of 3 days , the refund will be processed for the full tuition fee paid, less the e-transaction PayPal fees ($5.00) for the class.
3. Non-Refundable Situations:
- No prorated refunds will be provided for students who’ve missed classes or for requests made after the 3rd day window has closed.
4. Excused Absences: When a student is planning to be absent, please send an email to info@lolearninglabs.com. The LifOpps facilitators will help your student catch up. In addition, your student will also receive support from their classmates.
Our facilitators and staff have invested a significant amount of time to plan for a successful and productive experience for your students. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with your students. Thank you so much for your cooperation and support!
We welcome your comments and suggestions at info@lolearninglabs.com.