Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.
Students picture a situation in which they felt uncomfortable in relation to their peers.
Objective: To connect students with their own need for independence.
Activity: Ask students to picture a situation in which they have felt uncomfortable or pressured in relation to their peers, then to their family. Mention a few as examples.
