The key to delivering invigorating leadership training sessions is selecting  and combining creative instructional methods. This list includes some that I  have found to be quite effective, especially when working with youth. Blend a  few, achieve your objectives, and leave a lasting impression.

Movies

The right movie gets the point across. First, select ones that relate to your  subject; refrain from using movies with profanity and sexual content! Secondly,  decide if you will show clips of the movie or the entire feature. Third, prepare  stimulating discussion questions. Finally, plan related activities.

Documentaries

Visit the audiovisual department of your local library to find documentaries  on leaders in politics, religion, business, and more. They are loaded with  lessons on leadership. Documentaries reveal much about leadership styles,  traits, and challenges.

Educational Videos

Like movies and documentaries, videos are great teaching tools. Choose videos  that relate to your topic. Again, your local library  has videos on leadership  topics like character, responsibility, and respect.

Action Education

Community service and service learning projects give teenagers the  opportunity to apply what they learn. They gain valuable hands-on  experience.

Case Studies

A case study generates discussion, problem solving, and critical thinking. Be  creative! Consider writing your own or allowing the participants to do so.

Computers

Take advantage of technology. Present some of your lessons using Power Point.  Find educational software and online leadership training. Let the participants  use the computer to prepare reports and conduct research.

Games

Games make learning stick. Involve every student, and award prizes. Remember,  competition inspires performance.

Guest Speakers

Recruit dynamic speakers to visit your class. Spend a session or two  familiarizing the participants with the topic and the background of the guest  speaker.  Then, they can ask good questions.

Field Trips

Educational field trips provide a breath of fresh air. In addition, they  familiarize youth with resources within the community.

Journal Writing

Journal writing offers the chance for reflection. Instruct participants to  respond to thought provoking statements and questions related to the topic.  Supply participants with journal writing supplies.

Small Group Projects

Find challenging small group projects that require teamwork, communications,  problem solving, and critical thinking. Try to incorporate computers into the  project.

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