Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Learning Resilience
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Responding Together
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
Target audience
- Primary school
- Secondary school
Target groups
- Small group
Program delivery
The program is designed to be adaptable, from small mentoring groups to larger class settings.Aims
Path of Life encourages young people to make positive choices, now and along their life path. Students to learn and connect with their teachers, wellbeing leaders, chaplains or student leaders to build positive relationships. The program supports students to grow and develop, and experience a strong sense of personal identity, confidence and hope. These objectives are achieved through these foundational concepts: values, hope and purpose, choices and goal-setting. The program aims to see students become more willing to share and engage; more confident; more eager to help or lead; be a positive influence on peers; try harder; and be empowered student leaders.Program theory
The Personal and Social Capability and the Ethical Capability of the curriculum.Topics
Path of Life topics include an introduction for students; attitude; respect and honour; enthusiasm and good habits; Integrity and influence; strength and confidence; excellence; compassion and kindness; choice; hope and purpose; goals and planning; teamwork.Cost
Program structure
The program is presented in 11 sessions for 45 to 60 minutes. Programs are delivered through a combination of games and activities, group discussions, practical exercises, role-play and 'Action It' activities.Instructor
- Wellbeing leader
Instructor training
Training involves 1 to 2 hours of reading the training manual. Appointments are also available for questions.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Manual
Ongoing support
Ongoing support via phone and email.Parent involvement
- Homework
Origin of program
Australia
Path of Life Inc
Program authors
Joanna Hames
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
No |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
Some links |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Pre-post cohort |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
None |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Face to face, all instructors, in person |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Primary school Secondary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
VIC |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
No |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
Yes |
Last updated: 19 November 2021