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Self-Discipline I. Objectives: II. Materials (2 Manila Papers Per Group)

The document outlines an activity to teach students about self-discipline. It involves using concept maps to define discipline and self-discipline, with examples like punishments and completing assignments. Students discuss how self-discipline relates to self-control, motivation, and achieving goals. They then evaluate their own self-discipline by completing a survey with statements about responsibilities, health, and focus. The goal is for students to understand the importance of self-discipline and how to develop it in their own lives.

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Self-Discipline I. Objectives: II. Materials (2 Manila Papers Per Group)

The document outlines an activity to teach students about self-discipline. It involves using concept maps to define discipline and self-discipline, with examples like punishments and completing assignments. Students discuss how self-discipline relates to self-control, motivation, and achieving goals. They then evaluate their own self-discipline by completing a survey with statements about responsibilities, health, and focus. The goal is for students to understand the importance of self-discipline and how to develop it in their own lives.

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SELF-DISCIPLINE

I. Objectives

After the session, the students will hopefully:

1. appreciate the value of self-discipline


2. learn how to cope with uncomfortable emotions in a healthy way
3. understand the importance of self-discipline in attaining their dreams

II. Materials (2 manila papers per group)

 Three blank manila papers. On the two manila papers, then draw a large central circle with
rays extending outward. In the central circle of each manila paper, write, "What is
________?" (Save the completed charts for the next lesson.)

II. Procedures

1. Opening prayer (pray for wisdom and understanding of the subject matter)

2. Review of past lesson

3. Lesson of the day – Self-Discipline

4. Group Dynamics Activity

 After distributing the three manila papers to each group and giving them instructions on
what to write on them, tell the students that you will be playing a “Jeopardy” style game –
you will supply the answers and they will guess the question that goes in the central circle of
the first manila paper or concept map.

 Read some of the answers. Tell them that as you read each answer, they have to write them
on one of the rays of the concept map. Based on the answers given, they have to guess
what the question is.

 Anwers: in-school suspension, time-out, loss of allowance, being grounded, curfew time,
scolding, loss of privilege (like participating on a sports team), grade dropped, sent to
principal’s office, added responsibilities, writing lines...

 The students may guess “What is punishment?” as the answer but thru discussions, lead
them to the bigger idea of “What is discipline?” Once this is guessed, ask them the
difference between punishment and discipline and to supply additional examples of
“discipline” to add to the rays.

 Ask each group to take out the other blank concept map and in the circle write the words
“What is Self-Discipline?”
 Ask them to think about how adding the prefix “self” to the word discipline changes the
meaning of the word. Suggest the following examples of self-discipline:

1. count to 10 before responding when angry


2. training for an athletic event
3. going on a diet
4. completing assignments on time
5. keeping room neat

 Prompt the students from each group to think of examples of self-discipline related to:

1. self-control - restraint of one’s self or one’s actions, i.e. anger


2. self-motivation - will power or initiative to begin or continue a task or activity without
prodding or supervision, i.e. physical training, studying your lessons daily

and write them on the rays of the concept map.

 Ask each group to discuss and develop a definition of self-discipline. Encourage them to
refer to the concept map and the T-Chart of positive and negative aspects. Discuss which,
if any, of those positive or negative attributes of discipline apply to self-discipline and why.

 Ask a reporter from each group to read their definition to the whole class. Ask them to
take note of phrases or words from each definition and write them on the rays of the
concept map.

 Afterwards, share the following definition to compare to the ones they developed.
“Training that one gives oneself to accomplish a certain task or to adopt a specific
behaviour.” Another meaning could be “acting according to how you think rather than
how you feel in the moment.” Related words that might be added to the concept map:
perseverance, self-control, motivation, patience, will-power, integrity, persistence.

 Read the following poem from an anonymous author:

Watch your words, they become actions


Watch your actions, they become habits
Watch your habits, they become character
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny!

Ask the students whether they agree or disagree with the poet. Why or why not? How does
the poem relate to self-discipline?

Read the following quotes and ask them to reflect on these:

“Self-Discipline is a form of freedom. Freedom from laziness and lethargy, freedom from the
expectations and demands of others, freedom from weakness and fear and doubt. Self-
Discipline allows a person to feel his individuality, his inner strength, his talent. He is master
of, rather than a slave to, his thoughts and emotions.” - The Mental ABC’s of Pitching by H.
A. Dorfman

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack
of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” – Vince Lombardi
“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if
you’re willing to work hard.” – Oprah Winfrey

 Summary: Self-discipline is hard, because your worst enemy is yourself.

 As a last activity, ask each student to fill out an assessment of their current level of self-
discipline (distribute the Personal Self-Discipline Survey). Explain to them that the
purpose of the survey is to make them aware of the level of their self-discipline. Tell the
students that the survey is for their information only and they will not be asked to share
their answers. As such, it will benefit them more if they will answer the questions
truthfully. Please complete the survey and compute your personal score.

III. Evaluation

What have you learned today? Can you share your thoughts or reflections while filling out
the survey form.

IV. Closing prayer (pray that the students will learn how to practice self-discipline in their liv
es that will help lead to their success in the future.
Personal Self-Discipline Survey Choose

The extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement by rating your responses on
this 5-1 scale.

Strongly Agree Agree Not Sure Disagree Strongly Disagree


5 4 3 2 1

Rating

1. I keep promises I make to others.


2. My room is organized enough for me to find what I need.
3. I complete school assignments on time.
4. I am able to keep a secret when asked to do so.
5. I decide what I want to spend my money on and am able
to save toward that goal.
6. I am able to stay “cool headed” when something angers or upsets me
7. I do not break school rules.
8. People can depend on me to do what I say I will do.
9. If friends want me to do something I know I shouldn’t do,
I am able to walk away.
10. I shower/bathe on a regular basis.
11. I eat healthy foods and get regular exercise.
12. I keep the promises I make to myself.
13. I could give up my cell phone, videos games, junk food,
and/or T.V. for a week.
14. I set expectations for my day and can stick to them.
15. I choose to attend school and to get there on-time everyday.
16. I do not cheat, even when the opportunity presents itself.
17. I always do my personal best.
18. I can start a challenging task and am able to stay focused on
it until the task is completed.
19. I don’t need to be reminded to do chores or homework.
20. I usually don’t whine or complain.

Total Rating Points ___________

Total Points divided by 20 = Personal Self-Discipline Score __________

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