INSPIRE STUDENTS WITH
THE WILL TO FLY
THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS ABOUT ENCOURAGING THE YOUTH OF TODAY TO DREAM BIG AND SOAR HIGH.
See below for accessing the free educational study guide.
“The Will To Fly not only captivated the minds of 200 teenagers, it was able to motivate them to succeed as well as inspire them to do better”
Teacher, Geelong High School
“I have watched numerous motivational films. The Will To Fly stands out as a film which hits the mark. It displays many personal traits required for success including persistence, resilience, passion and an unbending will”
Teacher, Pymble Ladies College
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About the Study guide
The study guide has been written primarily for secondary students in Years 7–12. It provides information and suggestions for learning activities in English, Health and Physical Education, Media, and Sport and Recreation.
Study of The Will to Fly may also be of interest to students completing TAFE Certificate courses in the areas of Sport, Fitness and Recreation, and Psychology.
The study guide is structured as a series of discussions about The Will to Fly. Teachers may select from the information and activities to support student’s viewing and close analysis of the film.
As a curriculum resource, the film expands and enriches student’s understanding of human experiences. Students can discuss how individuals with commitment and vision such as Lydia can make a difference in their life, in their chosen field and in the lives of others. The Will to Fly also offers students the opportunity to develop a knowledge and understanding of the physical, mental, social and emotional health benefits of embracing sport as a participant and/or a spectator. In particular, the film endorses gender equality and the need for level playing fields, and encourages conversations about empowerment. In addition, The Will to Fly can be used to discuss the use of the documentary format.
The activities within this study guide provide opportunities for students to:
- Share their responses to the story told by the documentary;
- Acquire knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to develop and maintain their physical, mental, social and emotional health;
- Define how participation in physical activity and sport influence an individual’s identity;
- Analyse the representation of ideas, attitudes and voices in texts to consider how texts represent the world and human experience;
- Use critical approaches to analyse and interpret a film; – create a range of texts, make presentations and contribute actively to class and group discussions.
The empowering nature of the story told by The Will to Fly makes it a relevant resource for student welfare programs. It is important that students are provided with strategies to support their learning about themselves and others.
The Will to Fly provides opportunities for students to learn to:
- Manage their emotions and behaviour;
- Develop social and emotional skills and sense of self;
- Persevere in overcoming obstacles;
- Set personal and academic goals;
- Develop self-discipline, resilience, adaptability and initiative.