On Wednesday, 6 March, middle school students participated in their IMYC Unit #4 Entry Point learning activities. The purpose of the Entry Point is to establish the new unit Big Idea and invite students to consider its significance. The ‘Entry Point’ forms the beginning part of the IMYC Process of Learning, and aims to kick off a new unit of learning in a fun, hands-on and enjoyable way.
Big Idea: For better or for worse, one or more people can use influence so that others aid and support them.
Students learned about different styles of leadership and were tasked with selling a ‘useless product’ drawing upon one of the style of leadership explored.
Sell a ‘goldfish walker’ using ‘Autocratic’ style of leadership
Sell a mug with a hole in it using ‘Democratic’ style of leadership
After creating and presenting their products, students voted on their favourite advertisement and had to justify why this type of leadership was the most powerful and persuasive.
"I found the entry point awesome because it was a creative way to express leadership. I really enjoyed it because the activity we did not only informed us of what different leadership styles look like, but also daily life examples, such as advertisements, and the techniques the companies use, to buy products, that may not necessarily be of use to the buyer." ---- Aditi K., Grade 8
