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2 Lets get started! First introduce the TransformME programme to your students. Explain that it will teach them how to change themselves
so that they overcome personal challenges and then be able to lead change in their community-to make it a better place to live and learn.

1. Feel

Learning Intention: To observe the local area,

identifying an issue affecting oneself and others.

OBSERVE and SENSITISE:

Ask the learners to choose a value they would like to
develop in themselves. Then in groups of 5 ask the learners
to walk around the school/community, locate
issues/situations that bother them and make lists of things
they would like to see changed.
(Example of issues that have bothered children - dirty
bathrooms/bullying/broken infrastructure/saving trees and
animals/dull classrooms...)
MAP and VOTE:
In groups, ask the learners to share all the issues that they
observed and discuss with each other why it bothered
them. Then each group will draw a map of the area in which
they mark the issues and finally vote for the one area that
they will like to change.
ENGAGE and RESEARCH:
Encourage the learners to speak with other people who are
affected and/or are a part of the problem and ask them why
the situation is the way it is.
21st Century Skills: Observation,
research, self/peer awareness.

Disposition:
Empathy

Learning Intention: To design a solution for

the chosen issue and develop an action plan.

IDEATE: Guide the learners to look at ways in which the

situation can be changed for the better. Demonstate how
to draw mind-maps and flow diagrams that enable them
to plan steps to transform their idea into achievable action
using the assessment criteria below:
ASSESS CRITERIA FOR SOLUTIONS:
Potential to be replicated EASILY
Potential to impact MAXIMUM number of people
Potential for LONG LASTING change
Potential for QUICK impact
VOTE AND REGISTER:
Guide the learners to choose the idea that has potential to
effect significant change in ONE week! Register online to
participate in the DFC School Challenge or send us a
registration form.
21st Century Skills: Critical thinking,
Problem-solving, Creativity.

Disposition:
Innovation

4. Share

PLAN:
Encourage the teams to take up the responsibility of
their choice by answering the questions below that guide the
implementation plan.

STORYTELLING and MEDIA

Guide the learners to choose the most suitable media to make
a compelling story. Demonstrate how to make a visual process
map of the story of change using the seven steps. Encourage
them to document regularly and edit their drafts before the
final submission of all 7 steps.

Learning Intention: To use media to share the

story of change, inviting others to join in.

What resources will be required?

What is the budget, how will they get the money?
How many people will be required?
How much time will it take?
IMPLEMENT:
This is the most exciting part. Prompt the learners to choose
their week of action and observe/record the changes as they
unfold. Remind the learners to write daily reflections by
setting regular reflection time.
RECORD and DOCUMENT:
Encourage the children to document each step and also
invite filmmakers and photographers to record the process of
the children and youth creating change.

21st Century Skills: Leadership,

Groupwork, Collaboration.

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Disposition:
Self-direction

INSPIRE:
Suggest these ideas to empower your learners to expand their
circle of influence and share their story of change:
Share the story at your school assembly
Spread awareness through posters, petitions, newsletter
Organise a parent meeting to gain more support
Share your story with other schools
Get support from local news media
Run a community campaign to mobilise people
SUBMISSION:
When the group has completed all seven steps and is ready to
submit their story, send in the Submission Form by post or
online attaching the story using these submission guidelines:
-Photo and text documentation (max 4 photos for each step)
-Powerpoint presentation (max 15 slides, 20 mbs)
-Video/Youtube (max 3 min long)

21st Century Skills: Communication,

Storytelling, Digital literacy.

Learning Intention: To reflect on the learning

process and draw upon inner power.

Learning Intention: To enjoy changing oneself

and being a change-maker in the community.

BE SILENT:
Guide the learners to be silent, so the group can listen to
their hearts and quietly reflect on their progress using the
Mindful Inquiry Prompts below:

RELAX:

LOOK INWARD, IN MINDFUL INQUIRY:

1. Close your eyes, relax your body and listen to your
heartbeat and your breath. Ask for guidance if there is
anything that you wish to improve. (5 min)

Disposition:
Inspiration

eduSOIL sells a fabulous Transform Me Toolbox that contains vibrant posters, guided inquiry
cards, reflection sheets, activity workbooks for 5-8, 9-13 and 14+ years, assessment rubrics
and our unique interactive reflection mandalas to encourage learners and educators to
be inspired and mindful changemakers! Write to inquiry@edusoil.com to find out how your
school can use the TransformME Toolbox to run an TransformME Lab-an after-school
programme for learners and school-leavers in your community.

Play some relaxing music at the start of each lesson. Ask the
learners to close their eyes, relax the bodies and think about the
motto. They can keep their eyes closed and move their bodies
to the music if they feel relaxed enough.
ORGANISE and MOTIVATE:

2. Open your eyes and review your learning process, actions,

behaviours and choices choices using the Essential
Questions Questions in Sustain. (20 min)
3. Close your eyes again. Visualise the change you wish to
see. Imagine that it is complete and observe how it feels to
be of service and improve the world. (10 min)

Use these simple steps to uplift and empower your learners.

1. STRATEGISE, plan, map out and illustrate the next steps you
will take towards success!
2. LIST your goals and use a calendar to set targets for greater,
long-lasting impact!
3. CELEBRATE every success and learn from every challenge!
Never give up! Believe that YOU CAN!

AFFIRM and TRUST:

TRANSFORM:

Guide the learners to repeat the TransformME Mantra

"I CAN BE THE CHANGE IN THE WORLD, BY LISTENING TO
MY HEART"
Disposition:
21st Century Skills: Reflection,
Empowerment
Self-analysis, Mindfulness.

21st Century Skills: Self-awareness,

Personal expression, Adaptability.

7. Sustain

3. Do

Learning Intention: To take action as a

group, leading oneself and others.

6.Enjoy

5. Reflect

2. Imagine

Learning Intention: To develop practical

strategies to sustain and embody the change.
INQUIRE AND LISTEN:
Ask learners to regularly read and discuss:
Core Understandings: Every person has the power to heal and
create positive change. All change in the world radiates from
my heart.
Essential Questions: What am I DOING to be the change I wish
to see in the world? Am I listening to my heart, while BEING
the change I feel is needed? Do my actions show what I KNOW
about my inner self?
ASSESS AND ADJUST:
1. Schedule periodic feedback time with each group to guide
them to self/group assess whether their intentions match their
actions and if their ideas are working by looking at the impact.
2. Guide the learners to adapt and make changes to their
strategy to make it more effective. If suitable, encourage them
to grow their change project into a school business. (refer to
TIP FOR TEACHERS #11)
BELIEVE and EMPOWER
See the infinite potential within each learner just by listening
to your heart. Remember and remind the children that they
have the power to change the world. Believe in yourself and
empower them to believe that THEY CAN!

21st Century Skills: Time-management,

Groupwork, Perseverence.

Disposition:
Transformation

ENTER THE SCHOOL CHALLENGE

1. Pay the registration fee to enter our yearly challenge.
www.edusoil.com/transform-me.html
2. After paying, register and submit your story on
http://challenge.dfcworld.com/southafrica

Guide the learners to regularly reflect on how they have

changed as a person. Remind each learner of the unique value
they have chosen, by affirming it and enabling it to grow.

Disposition:
Joy

TIPS FOR TEACHERS

1. Watch a story! www.youtube.com/user/icandfc

2. Inspire your students (preferred age group: 6-19 years) with stories of
change on www.stories.dfcworld.com
3. Make sure that you have paid the registration fee for your school to
enter our yearly challenge. www.edusoil.com/transform-me.html
4. Allow the learners to form core groups of 5 members.
5. Guide the learners to go through the Feel, Imagine, Do, Share, Reflect
Enjoy, Sustain steps as explained in each box.
6. Remember that the ideas must come from the students, not from adults
The challenge is about real issues that affect children directly, no matter
how simple the problems may seem.
7. Encourage the learners to think beyond the first answer (eg raising
money or holding rallies) and guide them to include as many
members of the school community as possible in the act of change
8. Enable the children to document and reflect regularly as you will
use the documentation to assess grade specific requirements..
9. Guide learners to choose a media for storytelling and submit the story of
change on http://challenge.dfcworld.com/southafrica. Remember that
only if your school has paid the yearly registration fee, will the stories of
change be accepted into our challenge and be considered for the annual
prize $500 travel grant to attend the global BE THE CHANGE conference.
10. Continue the ongoing change initiative by ceating a school display,
mapping out projects. Encourage learners to meet at least once a week.
11. Should groups initiate a change project that has the potential to
develop into a student-led school business, visit this fabulous website
http://www.schoolenterprisechallenge.org/ Here you can download
free resources to enter a unique and free global competition that
takes students step by step through the process of setting up an
educational and profitable school business.
12. Celebrate!! Host a BE THE CHANGE day and invite parents and
members of the community to learn about how your school is leading
inner and outer transformation!

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