EP-II Training Curriculum: Lesson Plans.

Efficient Parenting – Lesson Plans Page 146 /170 TIME REQUIRED FOR THE ACTIVITY 20-30 MIN INSTRUCTION Assess the author's expertise: Look at the author's qualifications and experience. Reliable information usually comes from experts with academic or professional credentials in the subject. Check publication reputation: Check the source of the information. Does the information come from a well-known educational institution, government website or respected news source? The more reputable the source, the more reliable the information. Evaluate the credibility of the website: Note the website's domain (.edu, .gov, .org) and purpose. Is the website educational or is it trying to sell something? Pay attention to transparency and citations of original sources. Cross-reference: They are looking for practical skills they can use in everyday situations, such as evaluating news articles, posts on social media or even school assignments. Practice critical thinking: Always ask questions. Who wrote this? Why was it written? Is there evidence to support the claims? Approach surprising or sensational information with a healthy dose of skepticism. INSTRUCTION START THE GAME The participants (the child and parent) open the game and go to the 2nd page. Here is the menu with the games. All but the first game is locked. These can be unlocked by playing the games in order. After playing each game, the next one is unlocked. When opening the first game, an explanation follows. On the page after this, the game is started.