Grade/Age Level: Ages 4 - 13 (5 children)
Time Allotted for Each Lesson: One lesson
State Curriculum Standards Met in the lessons: N/A (not designs for school)
Adaptations for special learners: None - there are no special learners
LESSON 1 - INTRODUCTION & HORSEMAN: CONTEMPT
In this lesson, the learners will learn what Gottman’s Four Horsemen and their accompanying remedies are, and why this is important. They will begin a focused, deeper learning of the Horseman named Contempt.
Instructional Objectives
Learners will learn what Gottman’s Four Horsemen and their accompanying remedies are, and why this is important. They will begin a focused, deeper learning of the Horseman named Contempt.
Instructional Procedures
a. Lesson Set: To begin and "hook" our children (learners), mommy and daddy will roleplay to show the difference between good and bad relationships interactions in a funny way.
b. Techniques and activities:
1. Parents will roleplay to introduce the material.
2. Parents will describe the course (what it is, what we wish to accomplish and why) and material. "The Four Horsemen Typograhy" will be used to illustrate a "feel" for the words and help define them:
4. Parents will teach The Four Horsemen.
5. Parents will teach remedies.
6. Children will role-play The Four Horsemen and Remedies.
7. Parents will teach more deeply about Horseman Contempt.
8. Children will role-play Horseman Contempt and its remedies.
c. Lesson Closure:
1. The lesson will be summarized
2. An Adventure Map will be introduced ("unlocked" as a game) to be used during the week.
3. Homework will be given to begin practicing applying remedies for behavioral change.
Supplemental Activities: Extension and remediation
None will be used.
Assessment/Evaluation
Informal evaluation will be initially applied by using the Adventure Map. Each day during the week the family will decide how well it has done as a whole by looking at the family's progress on the Adventure Map. A sticker will be place on the map if parents believe the family has given a strong effort in applying the lesson. Feedback will therefore be immediate, and additional feedback will be given via additional shared items on the blog.
The Adventure Map:
Learner Products
No physical "artifacts" will result from this lesson.
LESSON 2 - HORSEMAN: CRITICISM
In this lesson, the learners review the Four Horsemen and their remedies, and begin a focused, deeper learning of the Horseman named Criticism. They will learn how to use the Happy Talk Checklist.
Instructional Objectives
Learners will learn what Gottman’s Four Horsemen and their accompanying remedies are, and why this is important. They will begin a focused, deeper learning of the Horseman named Criticism.
Instructional Procedures
a. Lesson Set: To begin and "hook" our children (learners), mommy and daddy will roleplay to show the difference between good and bad relationships interactions in a funny way.
b. Techniques and activities:
1. Parents will roleplay to introduce the Horseman: Criticism.
2. Parents will describe what will be learned in this lesson.
3. Parents will ask each child how the week went, applying remedies. The Adventure Map will be discussed.
4. Parents will briefly review The Four Horsemen, and teach the Horseman: Criticism. Children will be shown the following graphic so that they can see the words as they hear them, to help reinforce the message.
5. The family will watch the following video, which describes Criticism using animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rThIi0nxuks.6. Parents will teach remedies for the Horseman: Criticism.
7. Children will role-play The Four Horsemen and Remedies.
8. Parents will introduce ("Unlock") and explain the tool, "Happy Talk Checklist."
c. Lesson Closure:
1. The lesson will be summarized
2. Homework will be given to begin practicing applying remedies for behavioral change.
3. The family will celebrate victories from application of the material during the last week, using treats and tokens.
Supplemental Activities: Extension and remediation
None will be used.
Assessment/Evaluation
Informal evaluation will continue to be applied by using the Adventure Map.
Evaluation will begin to be applied by using the Happy Talk Checklist, which will track specific instances of behavior.
Learner Products
No physical "artifacts" will result from this lesson.
LESSON 3 - INTRODUCTION & HORSEMAN: DEFENSIVENESS
In this lesson, the learners review the Four Horsemen and their remedies, and begin a focused, deeper learning of the Horseman named Defensiveness. They will learn how to use the Thought Journal.
Instructional Objectives
Learners will learn what Gottman’s Four Horsemen and their accompanying remedies are, and why this is important. They will begin a focused, deeper learning of the Horseman named Defensiveness.
Instructional Procedures
a. Lesson Set: To begin and "hook" our children (learners), mommy and daddy will roleplay to show the difference between good and bad relationships interactions in a funny way.
b. Techniques and activities:
1. Parents will roleplay to introduce the Horseman: Defensiveness.
2. Parents will describe what will be learned in this lesson.
3. Parents will ask each child how the week went, applying remedies. The Happy Talk Checklist will be emphasized as a tool for evaluating this. The Adventure Map will also be discussed. The following graphic will be shown while reviewing remedies and discussing them in context of the Happy Talk Checklist:
4. Parents will briefly review The Four Horsemen, and teach the Horseman: Defensiveness. Children will be shown the following graphic so that they can see the words as they hear them, to help reinforce the message.
5. Parents will teach remedies for the Horseman: Criticism.
6. Children will role-play The Four Horsemen and Remedies.
7. Parents will introduce ("Unlock") and explain the tool, "Thought Journal."
c. Lesson Closure:
1. The lesson will be summarized.
2. Homework will be given to begin practicing applying remedies for behavioral change.
3. The family will celebrate victories from application of the material during the last week, using treats and tokens.
Supplemental Activities: Extension and remediation
None will be used.
Assessment/Evaluation
Informal evaluation will continue to be applied by using the Adventure Map.
Evaluation will continue to be applied by using the Happy Talk Checklist, which will track specific instances of behavior.
Evaluation will also begin by using the "Thought Journal."
Learner Products
No physical "artifacts" will result from this lesson.
LESSON 4 - INTRODUCTION & HORSEMAN: STONEWALLING
In this lesson, the learners review the Four Horsemen and their remedies, and begin a focused, deeper learning of the Horseman named Stonewalling. They will learn how to use the Thought Journal.
Instructional Objectives
Learners will learn what Gottman’s Four Horsemen and their accompanying remedies are, and why this is important. They will begin a focused, deeper learning of the Horseman named Stonewalling.
Instructional Procedures
a. Lesson Set: To begin and "hook" our children (learners), mommy and daddy will roleplay to show the difference between good and bad relationships interactions in a funny way.
b. Techniques and activities:
1. Parents will roleplay to introduce the Horseman: Stonewalling.
2. Parents will describe what will be learned in this lesson.
3. Parents will ask each child how the week went, applying remedies. The Thought Journal and Happy Talk Checklist will be emphasized as a tool for evaluating this. The Adventure Map will also be discussed.
4. Parents will briefly review The Four Horsemen, and teach the Horseman: Stonewalling.
5. Parents will teach remedies for the Horseman: Stonewalling.
6. Children will role-play The Four Horsemen and Remedies.
c. Lesson Closure:
1. The lesson will be summarized. The entire class will also be summarized.
2. Homework will be given to begin practicing applying remedies for behavioral change. This homework will be systematized as part of a weekly behavior and rewards system, individualized for each child.
3. The family will celebrate victories from application of the material during the last week AND the entire class, by throwing a special party (going out for ice cream, etc.)
The following graphic will be shown as a daily reminder/"encourager" that will be posted on the kitchen refrigerator.
Supplemental Activities: Extension and remediation
None will be used.
Assessment/Evaluation
Informal evaluation will continue to be applied by using the Adventure Map.Evaluation will continue to be applied by using the Happy Talk Checklist, which will track specific instances of behavior.Evaluation will also begin by using the "Thought Journal."
Learner Products
No physical "artifacts" will result from this lesson.
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