WAYFINDER CURRICULUM
NOTE: This is the classroom version designed for teachers. The individual version for the self-directed course can be found here.
An innovative and empowering curriculum to help students connect with who they are and how they want to make a meaningful contribution to the world.
With 10 engaging lessons exploring themes such as Passion, Purpose, Values, Strengths, Fear, Success & Failure, Wayfinder is designed with a focus on the development of self-knowledge, examining the questions: Who am I? What do I want? and What is the first step?
Available online with PDF downloads and streaming video as well as the option for a physical edition, the curriculum includes a Course Guide, Teachers Guide, and Further Resources DVD that features: 10 introduction videos narrated by Sean Aiken discussing the theme of each lesson; the Educational Cut of the award-winning documentary film, One Week Job; short weekly episodes that showcase 13 of Sean’s 52 different jobs; as well as Sean’s TEDx Vancouver talk, “What Makes You Come Alive?”
OPTIONAL ADD-ON: At the check-out you will have the opportunity to add-on a skype presentation with Sean. After you have completed the course with your class, or before, we will schedule a time for Sean to deliver a keynote presentation to your class sharing the story of One Week Job and the lessons learned.
There are three units:
Each lesson includes five sections:
1. Introduction Video
The intro video is approximately 3-6 minutes in length and features Sean Aiken introducing the theme of the lesson. For reference, the transcript is included at the start of each lesson in the Course Guide. Sample below.
2. Reflection
The reflection questions are designed for the students to answer individually in their notebook as they tend to be more personal and thought-provoking.
3. Exercise
In each lesson, an exercise is used to illustrate the theme. This is a chance to go further with the ideas of the lesson and to inspire some practical takeaways for each student.
4. Discussion
Following the exercise, there is a discussion section with questions to stimulate dialogue about the theme of each lesson.
5. Final Thoughts
At the end of each lesson, there are final thoughts that re-visit some of the more important ideas of each lesson.
Sample introduction video:
Lesson 7
The Meaning Of Success
The predominant vision of success in our society is that the size of your bank account and the things you own become the standard by which you measure the value of your life. In this lesson, we’ll explore what it means to be truly successful and you will determine your unique definition of success.
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Course Guide: Lesson Descriptions
UNIT 1 - WHO AM I?
Lesson 1 - Introduction
An introduction to the One-Week Job project and the themes explored in this course.
Lesson 2 - Self-Knowledge
Your success and fulfillment depend largely on self-knowledge - knowing who you are, what you’re good at, what you like to do, and why you do what you do.
Lesson 3 - Values, Strengths & Gifts
In this lesson you will identify your top values, strengths and weaknesses.
Lesson 4 - Passion and Purpose
Discover your top five passions and create the most powerful and succinct definition of your current life purpose - what you have come here to do and what drives your greatest passion.
UNIT 2 - WHAT DO I WANT?
Lesson 5 - Your Best Life
In this lesson, you will design your ideal life. It will likely change over the years but having an idea of what your best life looks like provides enough direction to get started on making it happen today.
Lesson 6 - Find Your "Why"
The people who are most fulfilled in life know why they do what they do – they are connected to the meaning behind their choices or actions. In this lesson, you are going to find your “why”.
Lesson 7 - The Meaning Of Success
The predominant vision of success in our society is that the size of your bank account and the things you own become the standard by which you measure the value of your life. In this lesson, we’ll explore what it means to be truly successful and you will determine your unique definition of success.
UNIT 3 - WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP?
Lesson 8 - Informational Interviews
In this lesson, you’re going to develop a list of careers you find interesting, perhaps even your dream jobs, and then research people in your community who currently hold these positions in order to conduct an informational interview.
Lesson 9 - Dealing With Fear
How often do you base your choices on fear? How often do you base your choices on what other people think? In this lesson we’ll explore how you can use fear as a tool instead of a compelling reason not to take action.
Lesson 10 - Permission
There is an underlying belief in our society that your worthiness is not a given, that you must prove it, causing many to seek acceptance, validation, and permission. Permission to exist. In this lesson, you will uncover this false belief and create meaningful goals for the next five years.
Wayfinder was designed by Sean Aiken in collaboration with educators, Dr. Michelle Jones, Lindsay Goodridge and Kristy Baker, and is a part of a larger collaborative project called The Wayfinding Initiative, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.