Advocating for yourself

What Will You Learn?

• Self-Awareness: You will learn to identify their unique learning styles, strengths, and specific needs to create a clear personal "learner profile."
• Assertive Communication: You will master the art of professional communication, learning to use "I" statements and an assertive tone to express their needs effectively to authority figures.
• Navigating Systems: You will gain a practical understanding of institutional policies, student rights, and the specific resources available to support your success.
• Goal-Oriented Decision Making: You will develop the ability to set SMART goals and make informed choices that align with their long-term academic and personal objectives.
• Negotiation and Resilience: Students will learn how to handle conflict with grace, practising how to propose alternative solutions when their initial requests are not met.