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My Guide Inside

My Guide Inside, print and MGI Online learning platform, elicits well-being in all learners.

My Guide Inside (MGI) solves what kids say they need help with. WELL-BEING! Observable well-being is a key benefit as My Guide Inside fosters an understanding of universal principles. Equally effective as prevention and intervention. MGI learners experience well-being and are able to navigate their world. Please view 'Introduction to My Guide Inside' which features Benter interviewing Magaga.

Overview

Information on this page is provided by the innovator and has not been evaluated by HundrED.

Web presence

2018

Established

4K

Children

16

Countries
Target group
Students basic
Updated
March 2024
With My Guide Inside K-12 Curriculum, the change we see, and we hope you have the opportunity to see, is children, youth and educators realizing the inside out nature of the human experience. This principle-based understanding naturally enhances well-being and the ability to navigate life. As one MGI learner put it, 'The principles are already there; ready to be tapped into!'

About the innovation

Why did you create this innovation?

My Guide Inside increases well-being:
Academically
Mentally
Behaviorally
Socially.

Story-based My Guide Inside focuses learners on discovering their well-being by understanding the principles of how we operate from the inside out. (Primary, Intermediate, Secondary) MGI is a flexible innovation for targeted, universal prevention and intervention, and/or a whole school approach. myguideinside.com

What does your innovation look like in practice?

My Guide Inside can be infused as part of a class or offered as an independent course.

MGI is aligned with universal learning objectives:
• Enhance Personal Well-being with an understanding of basic principles.
• Simultaneously develop 21st Century competencies in: Communication, Thinking, Personal and Social Awareness & Responsibility

Outcomes are documented in this official secondary student focus group video:
See 'Classroom Curriculum' section: https://www.nationalresilienceresource.com/Curriculum.html

Research foundation:
Marshall K. (2021) Discovering Resilience and Well-being in School Communities. In: Nabors L. (eds) Resilient Children. Springer Series on Child and Family Studies. Springer, Cham.
https://rdcu.be/cMsYf

3 Year Official Focus Group Report
Marshall, K. (2023). My Guide Inside 2018 and 2021 Focus Groups: Retrospective Evaluation Report.
https://www.nationalresilienceresource.com/Education/MGI_Focus_Groups_Retrospective_Evaluation_Report_10_21_2023.pdf

How has it been spreading?

Students and teachers who have learned from My Guide Inside are spreading the news..
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Social
Referrals
Webinars
https://myguideinside.com
https://schooleducation.com/my-guide-inside

If I want to try it, what should I do?

Check out My Guide Inside
About https://www.myguideinside.com/about
Voices https://www.myguideinside.com/intro
Products https://www.myguideinside.com/books
Online https://lamp.myguideinside.com
Online Sample https://lamp.myguideinside.com/course/view.php?id=18
Pro-D 'Orientation for Educators' https://myguideinside.feelthevibe.net
See 'Implementation Step' below.

Media

Post-pandemic: Embracing Well-being in India’s Schools with My Guide Inside
My Guide Inside is "backbone" of new Care Economy Career course in British Columbia. MGI provides the "self-care" theme that is woven throughout the 4 credit course. "Care economy careers explored in the course will include early learning and education, health care and emergency response, looking at support roles in those sectors in particular." Created by the Career Educators at GISS.
New Infographic describes My Guide Inside Curriculum describes alignment with Mental Health in Schools Strategy. see myguideinside.com/about
MGI Student mentors facilitate MGI Online in their Life Skills 4 and Life Skills 9 classes. The leadership shown is remarkable--shows the ability of this generation to facilitate and share knowledge.
GERMAN My Guide Inside I. II, III Learner Books and Teachers Manuals are now available. (Created through much goodwill from expert educators!) For details please see the Books Page at www.myguideinside.com
MGI ONLINE The authors are pleased to collaborate with edTree; their proven educational expertise is key in the development of the MGI Online Moodle driven programs. They're created to serve children and youth in the global community. Visit this special MGI Online Book 2 Chapter 2 section for Guests: https://lamp.myguideinside.com/course/view.php?id=18
ORIENTATION FOR EDUCATORS: Co-author Christa Campsall and guests offer video recordings orienting educators to the MGI learner books and teacher manuals. Guiding questions and special resources are included for personal study times. This free nine hour program, in twelve sections, allows educators to schedule their learning experience to accommodate personal needs. myguideinside.com
MGI SPONSORS LIONESSES The Lionesses football team is clearly tapping into their "guide inside.” Coach reports, “The players were awesome. They worked hard for each other and took the lead with 10 minutes to go with an absolute scorching goal in the top corner...what was really impressive was the unity and team work. I think you can see the unity and team work." Aye, coach!
HEBREW My Guide Inside I. II, III Learner Books and Teachers Manuals are now available. (Created through much goodwill from expert educators!) For details please see the Books Page at www.myguideinside.com
MGI Online Benefits: ✔️ Relative advantage: 3 Principles; 21st Century Competencies; experiential learning increases well-being. ✔️ Trainability: Online Orientation for Educators ✔️ Simplicity: Tech is simple, supported. ✔️ Compatibility: Adaptable subject areas. Aligned with sound education & resilience research. ✔️ Observability: Written and creative expression. Learner Pre and Post Assessment.
HINDI VOCABULARY available with MGI Online I, II, III. see myguideinside.com (Books and Online Page)
SCHOOL COACH REVIEW "I think the spirit that teachers have is the same... no matter what country you are in, what you teach, the challenge is just one: to win the hearts of people. My Guide Inside, with its consistent theme of care and compassion, helps teachers meet this universal challenge, while offering invaluable knowledge for navigating the journey of life successfully." Sandeep Dutt
Home - Papers
My Guide Inside Learner addresses school system:

Implementation steps

My Guide Inside (MGI) Innovative Well-being Program
Choose the approach: targeted, universal prevention and intervention, and/or whole school. Determine which level of story-based My Guide Inside suits your needs. Primary (Young Kids), Intermediate (Kids) or Secondary (Teens). Print books (learner books and teacher manuals) are available worldwide and in multiple languages. MGI Video on Demand supports English Language Learners. MGI Online is a safe Moodle platform for classroom use. See myguideinside.com for more information.
MGI Professional Development Learning
Participate in Pro-D 'My Guide Inside: Orientation for Educators.' (3 Main Sessions: Resilience, 3 Principles, and Implementation.) Orientation aligns with the MGI teachers' manuals. Free; pay it forward model. Self-study, online with discussion opportunities. Register with a colleague to amplify the learning. See the professional development page (Pro-D) myguideinside.com
Implement MGI
Assess, Listen, View, Read, Speak, Reflect, Represent, Write, Create and Play! ASSESS-MGI Learner pre-assessment.
LISTEN-My Guide Inside story.
VIEW- My Guide Inside Video on Demand. READ-enjoy the stories. SPEAK-allow ample time to talk about the "Big Picture" ideas. REFLECT-WRITE or REPRESENT in MGI journal and written activities. CREATE art. PLAY games. ASSESS-post-assessment and summative reflection. Celebrate the learning journey!
MGI in the Education System
Students and adults who learn they operate from inside out report the My Guide Inside principles change their lives!
Consider a school-wide prevention and intervention plan to teach MGI at certain stages of the school experience. Consider well-being for students and adults--we are all teachers and learners. Get in touch; let's collaborate to support your vision of well-being as a foundation at the Primary, Intermediate AND Secondary levels.
contact@myguideinside.com
MGI Key Benefits
AVAILABILITY: Primary, Intermediate and Secondary Levels.
RELATIVE ADVANTAGE: Knowledge: 3 Principles; 21st Century Competencies. Language skill development. Experiential learning increases well-being.
TRAINABILITY: Online Orientation for Educators.
SIMPLICITY: MGI print books or MGI Online learning platform.
COMPATIBILITY: Customizable, adaptable subject areas. Aligned with sound education and resilience research.
OBSERVABILITY: Written and creative expression. Learner Assessment.
MGI Online in Indian Context
MGI Online was initially developed for learners in India, but has potential and is applicable for any English speaking classroom in the global community.
MGI Online principles align with the India National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023: "Well-being of individuals remains crucial for success in all aspects of life."
Hindi vocabulary included with every chapter.
Please see:
https://schooleducation.com/my-guide-inside
MGI Translations
Due to the goodwill of expert educators grounded in the 3 Principles, we have multiple translations available in print and e-books: German, Hebrew, and Portuguese. Partially complete are: Italian and Spanish. In progress: Swedish. Included with MGI Online: Hindi vocabulary. The universal nature of the MGI principles makes it possible for the stories to be used effectively--they're beyond culture and are focused on inclusion.
See: http://myguideinside.com/books

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