You are born male. You must learn to be men.
Men of Vision is an 18- to 36-week program specifically designed to end the cycle of destructive behavior afflicting adolescent males in the nation’s inner cities. Based on proven research from the Search Institute, Men of Vision focuses on the role of developmental assets in improving urban males’ ability to deal with adversity and increasing their chances of life success. The curriculum develops 20 core assets associated with positive identity formation and resilience. Students follow five very different young men on their individual paths toward manhood. Some will succeed, others will fail. Along the way, students will witness the outcomes of positive and negative decision making. They will also gain valuable lessons in responsibility, conflict resolution, commitment and how to stay focused on the future.
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Components
The curriculum is available in two formats: Standard (book only) and E-Interactive (book plus DVD). As a gender-based program, Men of Vision utilizes the principles of gender-based instruction to create a comfortable, safe environment where youth can share openly and be molded into men of vision.
- Student Workbook
- Interactive DVD
- Teacher Classroom Manual
- Comprehensive Teacher Training
- Teacher Compliance Tool to monitor teachers’ delivery of curriculum
- Online surveys and data collection to assist with program evaluation
- End-of-Year Executive Reports summarizing student outcomes
Program Design
Fits seamlessly into a home-school, classroom, after-school, summer camp, church or community program as an elective course under personal development and character education; can be adapted to complement existing programs. Aligned with research from the Search Institute on the role of developmental assets in positive youth development, The Men of Vision program is designed to increase students’ internal assets in the following areas:
- Commitment to Learning
- Positive Values
- Social Competencies
- Positive Identity
Curriculum Overview
The program focuses on seven attributes, or “degrees of manhood” that help urban males improve their resiliency and ability to cope. Each chapter discusses one of those attributes in detail and includes: Vision, Wisdom, Responsibility, Integrity, Self-Control, Strength & Endurance, and Love & Commitment.
Chapter 1: Vision and Chapter 3: Responsibility
These chapters nurture a commitment to learning and provide the motivation to fuel students through the paces of hard work that will be required in order to successfully complete the Men of Vision program.
Chapter 2: Wisdom and Chapter 4: Integrity
These chapters instill positive morals and values that assist students in constructing the parameters that will guide their decision-making.
Chapter 5: Self-Control and Chapter 7: Love & Commitment
These chapters help students develop life skills such as conflict resolution, communication skills and strategies to resist peer pressure.
Chapter 1: Vision and Chapter 6: Strength and Endurance
These chapters include many empowering activities that help students develop a strong sense of identity and self-worth.
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Who is the program designed for?
The program is designed for middle and high school age youth.
What does the program teach?
Men of Vision focuses on the role of developmental assets in improving urban males’ ability to deal with adversity and increasing their chances of life success. The curriculum develops 20 core assets associated with positive identity formation and resilience. Students learn about responsibility, conflict resolution, love and commitment and how to stay focused on the future.
How much does the program cost?
The comprehensive program including teacher/student textbooks, an interactive DVD, a digital mentoring tool, teacher training, and wraparound services, costs less than $70 per student (minimum order applies). Student workbooks can be purchased individually for $34.95 each. Contact RTV’s office for customized package pricing.
How is the program structured?
The program can be mapped for delivery across the course of a semester (18 weeks), school year (36 weeks), or short-form (8-12 weeks). RTV will provide assistance with mapping out your curriculum to fit your program structure and hit all benchmarks necessary to achieve program outcomes.
How can I review a sample?
View sample pages by clicking here.