Student Worksheet

Thought-starter: Knowledge has no value unless you use it and share it.

1. The clips in the links below highlight the experiences of students in La Trobe University’s Aspire Program. These are young people who saw a need or opportunity to get involved and make a difference in their community. Watch one of the clips, then complete the table below. Prepare to share your analysis with the class. There is some room in the table for you to add any thoughts about summaries presented by other classmates.

Aspire: Lachie Cooper
Aspire: Connor Bethune
Aspire: James
Aspire: Joshlyn

Aspire: Raquel
Aspire: Drew
Aspire: Rebecca
Aspire: Breanna

2. If you were to write a headline right now that captured the most important aspect about the issue that you have been investigating, what would that headline be?

3. Now, refer back to your notes, research, survey and interview data collected from previous lessons. Use the table below to help you collate and synthesise the information and prepare a brief presentation of your insights to the class.

3. Share with your class what you have found out about your local community and the issues an challenges faced within it. When planning your presentation, think about the following:

Identify the key issue or challenge that you identified and the way it affects the community.
Are there any visuals to support what you are sharing, e.g. photos?
Have you included key quotes from the interview/survey?
Have you used sensory or descriptive language to deeply engage your audience?
What communication skills will you use (voice control, pace, pitch emphasis, gesture, movement, eye contact)?

Reflection

If you were to write a NEW headline for the issue that captured the most important aspect that should be remembered, what would that headline be? Your new headlines should be 15 words or less.

Use the following questions to reflect on the changes or differences in your first and second headlines:

How has your headline changed based on today's work and activities?
How does it differ from what you constructed earlier?
Why did you make these changes?
What does the new headline reveal in terms of how your understanding/perspective has changed?

The aspire generation is a community of young people connected by their aspiration to make a difference through community service and leadership.
They are the givers, the dreamers, the doers and the leaders who passionately pursue opportunities to address the big issues of their time.
They think boldly and act responsibly and strive to leave a lasting impact on the world.

Aspire Generation - Capturing Insights

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