Learning Objectives
- Define financial literacy and explain its importance in personal and community contexts
- Understand BBYM's community wealth philosophy and how it differs from traditional approaches
- Identify connections between personal financial decisions and community economic health
- Recognize the role of financial literacy in breaking cycles of poverty
- Set personal financial literacy goals aligned with community values
Module 1.1: What is Financial Literacy?
Introduction to financial literacy concepts, exploring why money management skills are essential for individual success and community prosperity.
- Financial literacy self-assessment quiz
- Group discussion: "What does wealth mean to you?"
- Video analysis: Financial literacy success stories
- Reflection journal: Personal money experiences
Module 1.2: BBYM's Community Wealth Philosophy
Deep dive into BBYM's unique approach to wealth building that emphasizes community empowerment alongside personal financial success.
- Case study: Successful community wealth initiatives
- Compare individual vs. community wealth strategies
- Guest speaker: Local community development leader
- Group project: Design a community wealth solution
Module 1.3: Personal-Community Wealth Connection
Understanding how individual financial decisions impact the broader community and how community economic health affects personal opportunities.
- Mapping exercise: Money flow in our community
- Research project: Local economic challenges
- Role-play: Financial decisions and community impact
- Create personal mission statement for wealth building
Module 1.4: Breaking Cycles & Building Foundations
Examining how financial literacy can break generational cycles of poverty and create sustainable pathways to prosperity.
- Historical analysis: Economic challenges in our community
- Interview assignment: Family financial stories
- Goal-setting workshop: Personal financial roadmap
- Presentation: My financial literacy commitment