Excellence Innovation Diversity

 Critical Information  Low Scores on National Standards  Testable items on State Board Exam (NCLEX)

 Role Modeling - 9 th grade student and health educator – Dual Assignment  Group Assignment – assigned STI and contraceptive measures  Present a PowerPoint health education presentation to an uninformed and sassy group of 9 th graders using visuals, props, and videos  Participate in a classroom setting as a loud, questioning and misinformed 9 th grader  Evaluate the experience of both roles

The students will successfully complete the following objectives:  Group Planning (2-3) for Assigned Topic  Complete Laboratory Assignment  Role Play as Leader  Role Play as Challenger  Debriefing on both roles in the assignment  Topical Testing in the Classroom

 Student comments were quite positive  Hands on learning  Leadership skills  Understanding of challenges of communication  Extreme visuals with props, plates, and Ppts  Teachable moments throughout related to NCLEX testable content  Humor and social interaction  Trust and respect for individual creativity

 Math, Biology, Chemistry, Government, Education, English Literature  Challenge and plan for excellence and confidence, understanding that there will be conflict, so prepare for it in a safe environment  Understand that “real life situations” are character building and necessary in leadership

 Jennifer Ware MSN RN UTEP School of Nursing